Last week I wrote about having to be “stronger than everyone else.” Shortly after the post went live, the athletic trainer messaged me and shared her experience. It led to an ongoing discussion, and I hope a new lasting friendship, beyond the cycle theater. This week I have worked my ass off. Each ride ledContinue reading “Archive: One Week Later and A Tribute”
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Archive: Stronger Than Everyone Else
Background: I have been writing a blog in one form or another for more than 20 years now. My last blog: “Journey of Eternity” began as a way to cope and process the significant events of the last several years. This entry is from April 2021 (yes, just weeks ago). If I was to pinpointContinue reading “Archive: Stronger Than Everyone Else”
Friday
This marks the 2 week mark of being a family of 4. It feels like a lot longer. Tonight the 7 year old said that they’re happy here. It was a completely unprovoked and unprompted statement. Also, tonight the 12 year old was able to connect with friends from school. It was nice to seeContinue reading “Friday”
Motivation Through Movement
This was an event put on by Womeness Community just over a month ago that I attended. I’m at a point in my life where I’m actively trying to do things differently than I’ve done before, After the last event that I attended from Womeness… well, I found people I could not only learn fromContinue reading “Motivation Through Movement”
After Dinner Drive
The kids and I had a very busy day on Monday. So, yesterday… we stayed home and relaxed. They were excellent throughout the day but decided to go nuts when my husband came home from work, so I got in my car to go for a drive. I was essentially on autopilot as I wasContinue reading “After Dinner Drive”
Fast and Testimony Meeting
Each month in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we fast and contribute our fast offerings (the cost of the meals we did not eat) to the local leaders to assist families in our area that stand in need. As part of our fast, we also have a testimony meeting. Instead of assignedContinue reading “Fast and Testimony Meeting”
Successes
It’s officially one week since the kids have been in our home. It’s been an interesting week, but here are the successes. We eat dinner each night as a family. Whether that means cooking a meal or getting take out. Dinner time has become a real awesome experience. We have had good conversations with bothContinue reading “Successes”
Today
So, where do I begin? Yesterday, was hard. But, last night I slept. And was able to stay in bed for longer than usual this morning… which made the kids much easier to work with. They got to see their mom this morning while I went to my doctor appointment. The doctor appointment was goodContinue reading “Today”
This Might Be Something Else…
The world of parenting is hard. The world of parenting through trauma is harder. The world of parenting through trauma while I’m swimming/drowning through my own trauma is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life. It was a hard day. Kids were being kids and it escalated to hitting. Which ledContinue reading “This Might Be Something Else…”
Memorial Day
I spent the morning at cyclebar taking in the atmosphere, music, people, and just enjoying some me time. Three classes of great music, motivation, and face time with some of favorite people in my community. I didn’t ride in any of the classes… but being there was so needed. I was reminded that my bodyContinue reading “Memorial Day”
Indomitable Bellatrix 