The Journey

Gratitude. There is still a lot to be thankful for. If you attended Tanner's Celebration of Life, you would have seen me in bright orange blouse...

And then there were two. Four months and one day ago, I was mom in a crazy, blended family of six. Four months ago today, we...

'Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane Don't know when I'll be back again... Today I finally decided it was time for a Facebook break. I need...

I was a momarazzi. Thank God. I'm treasuring the videos I have of him. As his perfect soul was leaving us in the hospital I was...

Tanner says, "THANK YOU!" Or at least I know he would if he were here. Sorry this is delayed in coming but thank you to everyone...

I was his protector. Any mom of a child with disabilities knows the fight that comes with parenting such special children. Discrimination, ignorance and apathy still...

The doors have closed. Sitting with my Travis on Friday, for what was supposed to be his adoption "Gotcha Day" celebration, a very solemn look...

I. Can't. Breathe. While I've always liked to believe I was exceptional in some of my own special ways, I've learned that, in grief, I'm...

I don't know how to say this. I don't want to offend. Christians, I think we're missing it a little. For every one of you who has...

Good morning, Birthday Boy! Happy 18th birthday! Okay, yes, you were only turning 17 today but seeing as how you've been telling everyone for months you...