but you don’t look sick — the spoon theory

I’m currently sitting in what I lovingly call the “green room.” In the middle of this way-too-brightly-painted-green room sits two large chairs, a single IV station, and sickness. I can’t help but wonder if the bright green walls are meant to distract from the sickness? It’s in this green room I receive my monthly Multiple Sclerosis infusion of Tysabri.I have also planned to  Typically, someone…

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to walk or stay :: book club – week 4

Do you think I’m pretty? Whoa! This week’s chapter hits deep! I think if we’re honest, most of us would admit we come into marriage with insecurities. And we look to our spouse’s to fill our insecurity need. We need — want — to be reassured and told we’re pretty, beautiful, special, valued, and there’s no other he could possibly desire. Sadly, it doesn’t always…

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teacher appreciation and a lil’ bit o’ crazy!

So awesome, right?!? The teachers loved our teacher appreciation gift this year. Practical with some funny thrown in for good measure! What I loved most though? It was a no-brainer for me and I was oh-so-very-thankful for that this year. I’m currently drowning in the craziness of life, and no-brainer, fun gifts are exactly what this worn-out momma needs!! Our school does teacher appreciation on…

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to walk or stay :: book club – week 3

Today, the lovely Katie Orr is hosting our discussion over on her blog, Hello Mornings. I’m pretty sure you don’t want to miss out on this: There’s a great discussion happening in the comments! Lara’s put together another great video! And Katie talks about some other crazy-incredible resources! If you haven’t picked up your copy of To Walk or Stay, you can find it right…

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