Wheee!! That’s how I feel on this roller-coaster ride that has become my world these past few days. From the dizzying heights of euphoria and joy to the downhill free-fall that takes your breath away (and makes you feel like you’re going to throw up) to the depths of sadness and grief and confusion…Yeah, we’ve… Continue reading Watch my head spin!
Month: September 2008
Peace Like a River
Today’s the big day. We meet with the oncologist for our initial consultation. And I am totally at peace with whatever will be. Now, that doesn’t mean I don’t have my moments. I definitely do. I have moments where the inside of me is all twisted up like a big bowl of spaghetti noodles and… Continue reading Peace Like a River
South Beach Update – Week 9
What can I say about this week? I feel like I’ve lived a lifetime in the last three days. Still, we are continuing to live “on the Beach” as best we can. This week has offered numerous setbacks, and I’m not even referring to the Matt’s current health issues. As you may recall, we had… Continue reading South Beach Update – Week 9
“The Dog Ate My Homework”: New and Improved!
There is a story in Edwards family lore that is often repeated at family gatherings and special events. Poor Dan, he will never be allowed to forget this, because, well….it’s just so darling. He was quite young at the time, and was in trouble for some thing he had done. My parents asked him quite… Continue reading “The Dog Ate My Homework”: New and Improved!
Death of a Doughboy
With many thanks to my brother who sent me this yesterday Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities… Continue reading Death of a Doughboy
Flaggin’ and Braggin’
Just call me Proud Mama. Better make that Proud Cub Scout Den Leader Mama. Or better yet, Totally-Rocking-Best-Ever-Proud-Cub-Scout-Den-Leader-Mama. Maybe I should back up a bit. This summer, as we were planning for the year ahead (“we” meaning my TOTALLY AWESOME Assistant Den Leader and I) we decided we wanted to be more visible, more involved… Continue reading Flaggin’ and Braggin’
Punctuation: Theme and Variations
Ain’t punctuation grand? Just think of all the ways we can use those little dots, squiggles, and lines to express a range of emotions. Take this sentence, for example: My husband has cancer. (A declaration of fact, which I learned today.) Now, just by changing that last little bit of punctuation, we can give a… Continue reading Punctuation: Theme and Variations
It must have been fate
On my piano teachers forum email group (think of it as a virtual teacher’s lounge for piano teachers…I know, how music nerdy can I get?), there’s been a lot of discussion about a fun website someone discovered. You can click on the links to your birthday and find out the #1 Billboard song for that… Continue reading It must have been fate
A Step of Faith
One of our greatest joys as parents is sharing in those defining moments in our children’s lives. This weekend, we were privileged to witness one of Crisana’s as she took the step to follow Christ’s example by being baptized. Some of the long-time blog readers know that on January 9, 2008, Crisana made her first… Continue reading A Step of Faith
South Beach Update – Week 8
It’s back to reality – both for me and for the blog. This week we begin week 8 of our journey on the Beach. We’re definitely finding it easier to eat by the “rules” now, and I’m starting to find that my portion sizes are diminishing as well. Twice this week I went out for… Continue reading South Beach Update – Week 8