orientation flights

…and I keep asking why he wants to fly. I do not understand why men must do such dangerous things. Does he not know what all could happen? Sigh. Mothering boys is not the easiest thing. I think I could stomach stamp collecting, or even building model planes- but his eyes are on learning to fly…and he loves it, and…

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one thousand gifts

The best, most absolute way to fight depression is to learn to be thankful. Show me someone who is in bed all the time feeling sorry for themselves- show me someone who thinks the world is falling apart around them- show me someone who feels like their life is horrible….I’ll show you someone who doesn’t know how to say thank…

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another day

It’s been a hard week. I feel like I’m fine, like I’m ok, and then as a wave rushing over me, I’m back. I’m crying. I’m broken. Tonight, I stood in the store trying to find Jackson’s birthday gift. The thought passes through my head– my mama is going to miss Jackson’s first birthday. He’ll never remember sitting in her…

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