We begin this life outside of the womb as an infant. Then, we progress through all of the stages -- the toddler, the child, the tween, the teen, and then, finally, we arrive to adulthood. Even diapers have "stages" on them. Or, at least they used to when my kids were little. We couldn't wait …
My Christmas Tree
Yes, it's almost the end of January. Yes, I know that Christmas is over. Yes, I've heard all of the old wives tales about Christmas trees being up after New Year's Day. But, this year, I'm not listening. I've watched the way that mama has enjoyed the lights of the tree as they yield a …
When The World Stands Still
Throughout life, we are presented with many moments that define us. These moments can be good ones that take our breath away at the mere remembrance of them. Or, they can be the kind that knock the wind out of you, and leave you gasping for years. This week was made up of the latter. …
It’s Relatable
It's been a while since I've added a new blog post. People might say that it's hard to keep a following when I'm not consistent. That's true. It's also true that I've been so busy with my day job that by the time I get home from work, I truly just want to stare at …
Stress
Lately, my life has been filled with various types of stress. I think of it like looking at a tornado in the distance. I can see it, I can feel the wind hitting my face, and I can hear the roar of the tornado. But, I'm frozen and still with anticipation of the tornado hitting …
Fragility
I’m sitting in a hospital room listening to the whizzing noise of a bi-pap machine. The room smells clean and sterile, and the air is cool. I hear voices in the hallway and carts rolling by with nurses hurrying to take care of their patients. The seconds on the clock tick slowly by and the …
The Air We Breathe
I don’t think about breathing. It’s just something that I do. Because air is invisible, I just assume it will always be there. But what about when it’s not? Mama is having a heart procedure today because her heart has decided to jump out of rhythm. They’ve got to shock it back in regular sinus …
Messpot Diaries 