Recently I found my son sitting on his bed, teary and staring off into space. Mommy radar brought me up…
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Motherhood
Laughing Off the Crazy: Chronic Illness and Lessons In Humility
There are a lot of things that royally suck about chronic illness. After 15 years, you’d think I’d have experienced…
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A Letter to My Son: When you feel invisible…
It’s bedtime. The lights are out and you are snuggled underneath your comforter with your loveys that remind me you…
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“How was your day at school?” – Parenting through the good and bad days of growing up
My kids had a good day. There is something about when they have a good day that makes my mama…
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Carry On Battle Weary Soldier (My Family’s War on Lyme)
A war is coming. I’ve agreed to fight it. But I don’t know if I’m ready. In fact, I know…
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Where have I been?! Here’s a snapshot of the last six months…
It’s been a long time since I’ve showed up here on Surrender the Day. I’ve been doing quite a bit…
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