Hello July! I know we all say this every year .... But wow! This year is flying by. It's hard to believe we are officially halfway through 2019, a year which has been one of the most pivotal of my entire life. When I began this blog at the start of the year, I shared how … Continue reading My Storms & Silver Linings Of This Year So Far
Welcome to The Newlywed Diaries! As you are undoubtedly aware, if you are a regular reader or know me in real life, I am newly married and as excited as can be! This new season of life was what felt like a long time coming for me, but as with most things in life, I've learned that thus … Continue reading Newlywed Diaries – 5 Things I Learned In The First Month Of Marriage
5 years ago today, on June 25th 2014, I boarded a plane in the Greater Moncton International Airport and set off for Pearson ... soon to land in Toronto and begin my new life in Ontario. It was a wide open future, with no set plans other than to 'do life' with my then-boyfriend, now-husband … Continue reading It’s Been 5 Years Since I Moved Away From Home … Here’s How Life Has Changed
Friends, did you know that I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the hosts of the Grief Dreams Podcast a few months ago?! The episode is now live and you can listen to it wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you're not familiar with the podcast world, click HERE and you can listen online. … Continue reading I Was Interviewed On “Grief Dreams Podcast” – Listen Now!
A couple of weeks ago, Mac and I traveled to Alaska, where we spent a whirlwind week of adventure; exploring the breathtaking and wondrous mountains and ocean of the Pacific North Coast. The experience was unforgettable, and each moment of our trip was a gift. We know this, and we are grateful for it. But … Continue reading Home Sweet Honeymoon
On May 18th, 2019 I married the love of my life and my very best friend. The day was blissfully perfect and everything we'd been working towards throughout our eighteen month engagement. Of course, as my readers will know, despite it being the best day ever, there was one person missing who undeniably should have been … Continue reading My Wedding Day + The Loss Of My Mom
Friends ... Guess what?! I have officially been married to my very best friend for two whole weeks! My heart is still overflowing with joy as I look back on our wedding day with so much gratitude for the way everything came together and it truly was, as they say, the 'best day ever!' We … Continue reading Looking Back On The “Best Day Ever”
You guys .... ONE WEEK from today, I am going to be getting married! And while our 18 month engagement certainly felt like an eternity at times ... and the 6.5 years of our relationship haven't exactly zipped by in a flash .... I somehow still can't believe this day is finally here! Where the heck did … Continue reading The Week Before Our Wedding
On May 3rd, 2014 my mama died in a tragic accident. On May 4th, 2014, her official declaration of "Brain-Dead" came through in the wee hours of the early morning. On May 5th, 2014, she was finally taken of life support as doctors harvested her organs for donation. Throughout those three days, I barely cried. … Continue reading On The 5th Anniversary Of My Mother’s Death
Hi Friends! Today, I wanted to take an opportunity to share a special person with all of you who has been inspiring and impacting women online for several years now. Jordan Lee Dooley is an 'online influencer' with a growing platform including a blog, a huge social media presence, a podcast and more. Next month, … Continue reading My Favourite Quotes From Jordan Lee Dooley
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