I can’t remember if I’ve shared this in a blog post yet, but I’m going to be in a fashion show. Yes, you read that correctly: the self-proclaimed “dude with boobs” is participating in a fashion show. It’s laughable, but it’s...
I’ve been drowning in my thoughts for nearly a week. It’s exhausting, painful, and overwhelming. Yet, when I feel like I’ve reached my breaking point, something else fuels the fire, and my mind spins even more. Tonight as I sat in my Disciple Bible...
It started on Saturday as I boxed up her clothes and kept finding pieces that had memories attached to them. On Sunday, I must have said her name 100 times as I explored Metropolis, Illinois with my mom and my brother + his wife. Yesterday, I took apart the bedframe...
Today was by far one of hardest days I’ve faced in the past five months. It’s also probably one of the largest projects I’ve tackled since we moved into this townhouse last June. Most of all, it’s the biggest step I’ve taken so far...
Before you read any of this post, I want to preface it all with a single statement: I feel so incredibly blessed to have some truly amazing friends. These friends have opened their homes to me, taken time out of their busy lives to be present with me, and listened to...
When I met with my therapist on Friday, I told her that I was concerned about this weekend. I knew it was going to be a busy weekend between several events on Saturday and the addition of Eleanor’s birthday party to our already busy Sunday routines. And, while...
I almost called you today just so I could hear your voice. I’ve tried imagining it in my head all day, but it’s like the sound faded away, just like your presence here on Earth. I almost texted you today just because I wanted to share a moment. I’ve...
It’s 2:30 in the morning. I shouldn’t be awake at all. Yet, here I am, writing. Right now, I’m experiencing one of those rare instances where I feel angry. I don’t know exactly who I’m angry at, but I do know why. And, I’m not just...
I think I’ve mentioned it before, but Emily and I signed up for Disciple Bible study back in the fall. I remember that first week, as we debated between going to Disciple class or another option, Emily looked at me and said, “I’ve heard that Disciple...
Do you ever just have those days that instantly suck from the moment you wake up? Monday was that kind of day for me. The alarm brought my dream to an abrupt halt, which made me angry and sad because dream me was cuddled up in a hospital bed with a very much alive...
