Wine spilled on the couch again tonight... It happens from time to time. One slip, one distraction, one glass too close to the edge and suddenly, I am scrambling. Because spills demand cleanup. Because stains threaten permanence. Because I paid too much for this couch to let it be ruined. So I get to work.... Continue Reading →
The Bravery of Courage
There are mornings I wake up and wish I could be the kind of woman who just packs a bag, grabs her keys, and leaves without looking back. I’ve played that scene out in my head at least fifty times. The silence behind me. The road ahead. The relief of not wondering anymore if I’ll... Continue Reading →
Tracy’s Room
I was one month out from placement. The paperwork was finished, the home study complete, the bedroom to come... My heart was open. I was about to step into the calling I had carried for most of my adult life... to be a foster mom. And then love came. He told me he wanted me.... Continue Reading →
Cup Size Doesn't Matter 