...Asshole So, here's a secret few people know. Maybe no one. I'm kind of an asshole. I didn't even realize this til recently. Now, before I delve, this is not a blog to get sympathy, or to garnish a bunch of people reassuring me that I'm a really great person or that someone should try … Continue reading I’m an…(3-7-16)
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Praying For You! (3-22-16)
Recently an acquaintance informed me that upon learning about my situation, has started praying for me. Usually, prayer is considered a kind gesture, appreciated on any level. It struck me, kind of suddenly, how strange it feels to know that for perhaps the first time in my life, this type of prayer is not only … Continue reading Praying For You! (3-22-16)
My Parents (3-30-16)
Here’s a little warm and fuzzy blog about my parents: My parents, in some ways, are typical Midwestern, middle age people. They are conservative, the live in a tiny little town, they have been married for over 45 years, raised three kids on a single income so my mom could stay at home. They got … Continue reading My Parents (3-30-16)
On Quitting Stuff (6-12-16)
I'm no quitter. I pride myself on this. I take on some big things, see it through. I've had natural births. I've breastfed even though it was a rough go at first. It was almost impossible. I've done some big races. I've been determined to never quit pretty much anything. I've kept a sourdough starter … Continue reading On Quitting Stuff (6-12-16)
Well Played (6-12-16)
I finally got one. My first "you're going to hell for your lifestyle" message. I've been pretty lucky. The worst I've gotten before was, "well, you're sinning, but we'll try to love you anyway." I've actually wondered if this type of message even really existed anymore. In light of the events in Orlando this weekend, … Continue reading Well Played (6-12-16)
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