Tag: family

Troubled Times

July 30, 2020

From Lisa: I work so hard to stay positive in life. No matter what is handed to me, I always try to find the lesson or the silver lining. And Covid is no exception, I have found plenty of positive outcomes from this pandemic… But it has taken so much away from us too. It … More Troubled Times

Family

January 23, 2020

From Lisa: Not only the one you’re born into. But also the family you create. The friends you do life with. To me there is NOTHING more vital. I’ve always been very close to my parents, sister ,cousins, Aunts and Uncles. Heck even at 49 I speak to my parents a couple times a week … More Family

Gratitude

June 13, 2019

From Lisa I have so much to be grateful for lately.  My youngest graduated from high school and many people came to celebrate this momentous occasion.  For two weeks, we were visited by family and friends.  People that have poured into my daughter for years and years.  The village that helped me raise her.  Words … More Gratitude

Blog: Simplicity

January 16, 2019

Dec. 5, 2018 From Lisa My eldest daughter hates Christmas!  Yes, you heard me, she hates this time of year.  To her it brings great anxiety, tons of obligations, unnatural pleasantries and the ever haunting reminder of childhood losses.  For me, Christmas has always been an amazing time of year, filled with great joy, music, … More Blog: Simplicity

Blog: Alone Time

January 16, 2019

Nov. 7, 2018 From Lisa Alone Time used to be the scariest thing I could imagine.  I would do almost ANYTHING in my power not to be alone.  I would cram activities and people into my life until the seams were bursting.  Responsibilities, social activities, work, children, friends, community, church, animals, family, chores… you name … More Blog: Alone Time