68

Today wraps up the last of the “hard days” of 2018.  Today would have been my mom’s 68th birthday if she had lived past the age of 59.  Every year for my mom’s birthday, I would make her a chocolate cake with chocolate icing.  I have baked for her ever since I can remember (yes…

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Thankful November

Throughout the month of November, I participate in #ThankfulNovember on my social media.  Each day of the month, I try to make sure to post things I’m thankful for and it spans from people and things like my husband, family, and job all the way to coffee and chocolate.  On the last day of November…

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Thankful For Hope

This week in Child Grief Awareness Month, we are focusing on those who have decided to help children along the path of their grief journey.  These people include a child’s parents, caregivers, volunteers at bereavement centers, therapists, and any person who has dedicated some time to loving on and supporting grieving children and teens.  One…

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When Celebrities Die

In the past couple years we have lost some great celebrity icons.  From classic figures such as Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher, Robin Williams, and the latest Burt Reynolds and Aretha Franklin to younger teen icons like Mac Miller or Avicii, we as a community seem to be very upset when we hear about their passing.…

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