Tag Archives: Family
Dear Mom, – My Rebuttal
Last week my mother addressed a letter to me in her blog titled “Dear Son”. I am a young man of few words but I was taught when someone addresses you, you respond. Today, I am writing as a guest … Continue reading
Dear Son,
Dear Son, The day has come and you have crossed the threshold into what many call “manhood”. It is now time for you to fly and as your mother I vow not to clip your wings, but allow you to … Continue reading
And We’re Out
Today is officially the last day of the school year and my son has formally completed his public school education and is preparing for graduation. In past years, high school graduations and celebrations had become standard . What was once … Continue reading
The Things We Take for Granted
“We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.” – Thomas Fuller I was recently sitting in a Zoom meeting and a teacher sent me a private message stating, “Hey, how are you? I really miss our … Continue reading
No Sports??!?
I keep a very busy schedule in the spring and summer and much of that is attributed to being the mom of an athlete. With the spread of Covid-19 and the cancellation of sports, life has taken a drastic turn … Continue reading
“Heal the Girl and the Woman Will Appear” – Part I
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.” -David Richo Exactly six months ago, I posted my last blog post. The day before I would have posted my weekly post, I received a … Continue reading
Cancun, Quintana Roo
Every summer we take a family trip and this summer was no different. This year we pulled out the passports and headed to Cancun, Quintana Roo. After having completed my first graduate class, this trip definitely gave me a renewed … Continue reading
Summer Bucket List
Now that the school year has officially ended and I’ve completed my required summer trainings, I’m ready to settle down and create a routine that embraces and affords allotted times for my new commitments. Even with new endeavors ahead of … Continue reading
365 Days of Sixteen
“The best substitute for experience is being sixteen.” As we near the ending of the “year of 16”, my family and I sat down and discussed the lessons that were taught and learned during the time of my son being … Continue reading
When Jealousy Creeps In
One of the things I’ve tried to avoid in life is envy. To suggest I am jealous would mean I’m not satisfied with the life I have. I work hard with the intent to always move forward in every aspect … Continue reading
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