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Picture Day
A few months ago my husband won a free portrait. It was supposed to be just the two of us, but when they called to schedule, they invited us to bring the whole family. Today we all dressed up and… Continue reading
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My Friend Rhonda
My family has had an extremely rough few months. Job loss, health issues, stolen cars, and unemployment that just won’t kick in. It has been a lot. Our bank account isn’t just crying anymore, it is just plain empty. Credit… Continue reading
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How Big Was the Win
The size of the lottery win makes a huge difference in what I would do with it. Is it only big enough to pay off our debt and get us into a house of our own? Is it big enough… Continue reading
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No Thank You
In my family, you either make it past 80, and often to 100, or you die young. There isn’t much in between in my family. I have said many times that I have no desire to live to be 100,… Continue reading
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2023
I don’t know about you, but 2023 has not been a great year for me or my family. It has been filled with health problems, stolen cars, and lost jobs. My husband had surgery 10 days ago and is recovering… Continue reading
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Holidays
My husband, kids, and I are not religious. Like, at all. But we celebrate Christmas as a time of love and family. This year looks different. A lot different. My husband is still recovering from surgery and is still on… Continue reading
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What’s For Dinner?
I absolutely hate this question. It always comes when I’m in the middle of something else, or when I’ve lost track of time and it is now past dinner time. I got lucky today. Not only did no one ask… Continue reading
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Waiting
I really was going to write something thoughtful, or helpful, or insightful tonight. But I can’t get my mind to stop worrying about my husband while he is in surgery. I’m sitting alone in the waiting room, trying not to… Continue reading
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Surgery Time
It is time. Tomorrow is surgery day for my husband. He is ready and calm. I am trying to be. This time of year is a trigger for me all on its own. So the thought of him going into… Continue reading
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