I need to give myself a pat on the back. I’m seven days into November’s NaBloPoMo and still going strong. I think I’ll high-five my right hand with my left hand because I’m feeling so pleased with myself. Okay, now that I’m done bragging I’ll admit to drawing a bit of blank when I sat […]
I’m a Mom to an Adult Son with Autism
November 5, 2013 · by · 5 Comments
When Cody turned 18 last year we celebrated in a big way by surprising him with a trip to his favorite place, Walt Disney World. Just like with any child, an 18th birthday is a huge milestone, but if I’m being honest there was a part of me dreading it for Cody. There is enough […]
I Love to Run, but I’m Not a Runner
November 4, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
“The difference between saying I run and I’m a runner is confidence.” I may not have gotten that quote exactly right, but it has still stuck with me ever since the first time I saw it a few weeks ago. It made me realize that as much as I love to run, I would not […]
I Ran My First 10K Road Race and It Was More Emotional Than I Expected
November 3, 2013 · by · 4 Comments
A week ago at nearly this exact time I was arriving at the start line for my first 10K race. I was feeling nervous, but happy the weather cooperated and the sun was shining with the gorgeous southern Maine coast as a backdrop. The main reason I wanted/needed to run a 10K race was so […]
Why I’m Glad I Started a Gratitude Journal
November 2, 2013 · by · 7 Comments
I’m horrible at keeping a journal. I have one that was given to me as a gift, which is basically a fill-in-the-blank diary and I still struggle to stay consistent with writing in it. A few weeks ago I watched an interview with Elizabeth Smart and it truly changed me. If you know Elizabeth’s story, […]
What I Would Do With a Million Dollars – NaBloPoMo Day 1
November 1, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
I’ve made several attempts in the past to get better at blogging. By better I mean posting more regularly, but I also mean that I would like to improve my writing skills. In an attempt to stay motivated and hold myself accountable, so to speak, I signed up for BlogHer’s NaBloPoMo, with the ultimate goal […]
Call Someone You Love
October 29, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
This past weekend I traveled to the southern part of my state to run in my first (EVER) 10K road race, which I can’t wait to tell you more about very soon. While there I spent the night with family and visited with my 84-year old grandmother. It would have been so easy to tell […]
Boston Duck Tour – A Must-Do When Visiting Boston
October 15, 2013 · by · 1 Comment
We recently took a short family trip to Boston and even though we were only there for two days, we managed to pack in a good amount of sight-seeing as we soaked in a big little city that we love so much. I already shared how important it was for me to visit the Holocaust […]
