Today is a good day, my friends. While I've walked through a few dark and gloomy days this holiday season, I feel as though the cloudiness of my grief is lifting, and while the absence of my mom is still felt as deeply as ever, the healing magic of the holiday spirit is at work, … Continue reading Counting My Blessings Through The Holiday Season
As I look toward settling goals for 2020, I've decided to use a strategy that was taught to me by a therapist several years ago. I've seen different variations of this in various books and online, and it's definitely something that's easily adaptable, based upon what works for you. That being said, it really is … Continue reading 2020 Goals | Welcoming the New Year
Today is my birthday, and I am officially 29 years old! I've said a few times this year that turning 29 doesn't feel particularly exciting ... After all, it just seems like an in-between birthday before the milestone birthday of the big THREE-OH next year. Regardless, I'm choosing to see this birthday as an opportunity to … Continue reading As I Enter “29” What I Hope To Leave Behind
This Christmas Season, I will be sharing a reflection for each Sunday of Advent, leading up to Christmas Eve. If you are not familiar with Advent, I encourage you to visit this link or do some googling of your own. Having grown up in the church, Advent has always been one of my very favourite … Continue reading The Advent Series: Joy
I know everyone says this every single year ... But holy heck, where did 2019 go!? This year has sped by, and I can honestly say it was one of my very favourite ever. We made so many memories and were blessed beyond measure in so many ways. In celebration of the end of the … Continue reading The Most Wonderful Time of the Most Wonderful Year – Looking Back on 2019
You guys ... My birthday is on Monday! Yippee! I am unabashedly a 'birthday person,' however I have to admit, this year I'm not feeling particularly enthralled. It's not that turning 29 makes me feel 'old' or anything of the sort. Rather, it's that 28 has been such a good year, and I look forward to … Continue reading 28 Years Have Taught Me …
One of the best parts of the holidays is undeniably the food ... Right?! I don't think anyone would deny that. This December, Mac and I have been eating particuarly well, and it's largely in part because of a company that's recently become a part of our weekly routine. I thought it would be fun … Continue reading Turkey, Ham & All The Fixings!
The Christmas season can be so jam packed with festivities, and shopping, and wrapping, and decorating, and baking, and prepping, and more ... All while keeping up with your regular life of working, exercise, cooking, healthy eating, trying to maintain healthy relationships, planning, cleaning, running 325 errands a week, laundry, dishes, and more. And while I … Continue reading Silent Night, Holy Night | Seeking Out Space For Self-Care During The Holidays
Sometimes, I get the impression that a lot of folks think that those who are grateful are only surrounded by good. I also get the impression that some other folks think that those who are hurting are only surrounded by pain. But, I know I'm not alone in having multiple experiences which prove this could … Continue reading Being Grateful For The Good Doesn’t Cancel Out Being Hurt By The Hard
The Christmas Our Dog Opened The Presents When I was in highschool, I had a part-time job working at a purse and accessories boutique in town. We sold beautiful handbags and purses, that were definitely on the higher end of the price bracket, and not something that we would typically 'buy for ourselves' on a … Continue reading Sharing A Few Of My Favourite Christmas Memories
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