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Early Mornings
“I’m tired” just doesn’t describe it. A more accurate description might be exhausted, wore out, zombiefied. I am physically, mentally, and emotionally drained. I am to the point that my brain just won’t function normally. Did I mention that I am tired?? About three weeks ago we lost our night nurse, so that job fell…
Keep Reading...Six “R’s” to Storm Survival for Tropical Storm Isaac
An earlier evening this week, my hott-hubby Dan emerged from his office with an announcement: “Hey boys… Guess what? There is a tropical storm forming in the Caribbean and you’ll be surprised to hear what the National Weather Service has named it!… ISAAC!” “Cool! A storm named after ME!” our eight year old son responded…
Keep Reading...Holding On
My dear sweet child, It’s four o’clock in the morning and once again I am sitting in bed with you trying to console you. I know you are frustrated and scared, Little One, and so am I. This is a journey neither of us planned and neither of us knows where it is going to…
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