There are a few things that make the perfect day for me. Spending time with my family and friends. Being at the beach. Sunshine and clear skies. Good food. When all of these converge into one single day you can imagine that my day is Continue reading →
12:15 AM —- 4.23.1985
It was a really long day. I was young, excited and if truth be known a little scared. Maybe a lot scared. The delivery did not go as planned, labor did not progress well, drugs were administered and the baby got a little stuck. But Continue reading →
The Times They Are A Changing
The times they are a changing. That may not be great English but it speaks to what is going on in our lives. Several of you have asked me recently about Chris’s brother, Carlton, and how he is doing. I have not shared a lot Continue reading →
Happy Birthday, Mr. Diamond!
Happy Birthday to my Mr. Diamond. It’s very hard for me to believe that I have known this man for 39 years and have celebrated 38 birthdays with him. It’s a funny thing sometimes when you are married to your best friend. You see sides Continue reading →
Weekend Recap? Here You Go!
A quick post today to share just a few photos of what was going on with me this weekend. Lots of family time which makes my heart so happy. First up—I did Meals on Wheels with Aaron. His company, Cisco, encourages community service and actually Continue reading →
All We Have Are Memories, Photos and Blisters
This will be short and sweet. We are back. Our feet hit Raleigh soil around 2:30 pm on Sunday. Our whirlwind 2 weeks in Europe was amazing. Simply magical and amazing. The wedding was wonderful. There are no words. Micah and Wendy worked so hard Continue reading →
Laughter: The Best Medicine
Laughter truly can be the best medicine. My mom has had quite a year and she will tell you if you visit her that it has not been easy. A failing hip led to a move from an independent living house to an independent apartment Continue reading →
The Seasons of Motherhood
With Mother’s Day approaching all of the focus typically turns to mothers and their impact on our lives. Gift ideas start popping up in newsfeeds and the race is on to find that one perfect gift for that special mom. Regardless of your relationship with Continue reading →
A Heart Full of Memories
My niece Carla is a pretty amazing young lady. Not only is she a skilled and compassionate licensed counselor in the schools she also manages to be a pretty amazing wife and mother to my great niece Harper. In between working, taking care of the Continue reading →