Nine years ago, about two weeks after Graduation, I almost died. By all accounts, the reason I am here today, is because I wore my seat-belt. Moments before the accident, I had taken off my seat-belt to reach my phone that had fallen under my feet. Thankfully I put it back on, because within minutes,…
Category: Family
Things remembered…
As I near my 27th birthday, I cannot help but sift through my box of cherished memories, (not so) eloquently called my “special things.” Growing up a military brat has taught me that things are disposable, so learning what to keep and throw out is a necessity. It is almost as if my entire life…
Georgia on my mind, Alabama in my heart…
“Alabama the beautiful, At least that’s what the signs say. And it’s where my past lies As deep as the Alabama clay. It’s where I spent my summers Out on the dusty dirt roads. It’s where I earned a few battle scars And once upon a time broke my nose. It’s where my family lives…
Fear: what drives you?
I love using social media to get to know people better. What better way to get to know someone than simply ask questions. Some people will share a lot, while some share very little. Every story is important in some capacity. Every person has value. I love the deep questions; the ones that make people think,…
Safety skills
When should you start teaching your children safety skills? The answer is: NOW! I hope you have find this list of safety skills helpful. My intent is not to scare or overwhelm you, even though it sure does scare and overwhelm me at times! These are just some topics that don’t come up in every…
A rose by any other name
I love the names we chose for our children. The more I think about it, did we really choose them or is that who they were always supposed to be? So much time goes into picking a name. Some people have names for their future children only to find out that as we get older,…