It has been over 3.5 years since I've posted anything. here. I'm not going to bore you with all the things that have transpired, but I'll briefly touch on a handful... Got married (August 2020)Bought a house (June 2021)Met my biological family (September 2021)Launched a kid to college (August 2022)Won the Reduction in Force lottery … Continue reading Bon Retou (Welcome Back)!
Falling into Life | Chapter 05: Brave New World
Missed out on previous chapters in Falling into Life? Start here. Plans are funny things. After so many years of making plans that never took flight and gained traction, Emma was determined that today's plan was going to be different. Today's plan was going to pave the way for her and her children to have … Continue reading Falling into Life | Chapter 05: Brave New World
One “step” at a time
My parents are still married. They will celebrate 52 years of marriage this June. I have never personally had a step-anything. When Wolfgang and I started dating a little over two years ago, I honestly had no thoughts of getting married again. No slight to Wolfgang whatsoever. I just didn't see myself (and my baggage) … Continue reading One “step” at a time
5 things I have already learned from wedding planning
Since Wolfgang and I became engaged at Christmas, we've been mindfully navigating the minefield (not an exaggeration) of wedding planning. Over the months leading up to the events we are planning, I'll share some of the things I've learned along the way... to remind myself when it is all said and done, to bring a … Continue reading 5 things I have already learned from wedding planning
My word for 2020
I've chosen focus words in recent years. Usually, I have them selected even before the year begins. But 2020 was different. I really wasn't sure what my word should be. In my defense, a lot will be happening in 2020 that I didn't expect in the weeks leading up to the new year. So, it … Continue reading My word for 2020
The rest of the story
For those of you who know me personally, you are probably already very familiar with the excitement of Christmas this year... specifically getting engaged to Wolfgang. And some of you have even heard our proposal story. Except, only a few have heard a small detail that makes me giggle, even now. So here it goes... … Continue reading The rest of the story
2020 New Year’s Survey
1) What did you do in 2019 that you'd never done before? Multiple family vacations in a single year to new places 2) Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? Did I even make any resolutions for 2019? Meh. On to 2020...do what makes me happy. 3) … Continue reading 2020 New Year’s Survey
The ultimate plan
I'm not shy about my faith in God. And I'm quick to tell anyone who will listen that I truly believe God has a plan for each of us. It may not feel that way during moments along the way. In fact, I can recall some very difficult times in my own life when I … Continue reading The ultimate plan
A blur of memories
For decades, I avoided living in the moment for a multitude of reasons. Instead, I just looked ahead to the next...the next class, the next home (we moved around a lot growing up), the next day, the next project, the next anything. I rarely took the time to focus on the present and to embrace … Continue reading A blur of memories
Falling into Life | Chapter 04: Letting Go
Missed out on previous chapters in Falling into Life? Start here. The first night in their new home was certainly an adventure. Emma and Tess were able to unbunk the beds upstairs to create separate areas for Grace and Sam. Snoopy roamed throughout the house most of the night, ensuring everyone was safe. Tess slept … Continue reading Falling into Life | Chapter 04: Letting Go
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