I received this succulent as a gift from a dear friend of mine right after I had my 11th hip surgery this past February. At first, I didn’t think too much of it. Usually after I have a surgery, I receive flowers and/or cards. After 11 times, I am pretty use to the routine. This…

July 1, 2013 was the day we lost you here on Earth and you went to Heaven. It was the day two cars collided and your short 17 years of life ended. It was the day you went to be with Jesus. It was your homecoming. It was the day my whole world changed. I texted…

Yeah, so I was that awkward girl crying at the gym today… 4.42 miles done on the elliptical all done with a prosthetic hip!! I had no intention in running that far, but I allowed myself to keep going. I was shocked. Tears of joy, yet in awe over the beautiful gift I have received….

I currently live on a street that is pretty busy during rush hour. I usually hear the sounds of cars passing by and the occasional sirens. This evening was different. As I was about to sit down on my couch with the dinner I had made, I heard a noise I’ll never get use to…