Laying here remembering Christmases past, I was reminded that this will be the 4th Christmas PCCd (Post Chelle’s Cancer diagnosis). There have been some tough moments and there have been some good times too. In fact, I decided to re-post something I wrote the Eve of my favorite Christmas. This was Christmas 2010, the year […]
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December 11, 2012
The Intervention
tishamarie grief, Mercy, Self Care, Spiritual 2 Comments
You guys are just going to have to forgive me as I struggle with some intense emotions over the next couple of weeks. With Christmas Eve being the first anniversary of my sister’s passing, I am almost daily encountering anniversaries of one aspect or another of her final days. Today was a big one! It […]
October 16, 2012
Empty Promises
tishamarie grief, Mamavation Monday, Mercy, Self Care, Weight 1 Comment
In January I made a promise. It was a promise to my friends (both online and in real life), to my family, and most of all to myself. I promised to take the brevity of my sister’s time on earth, and learn from it. I promised to make the most of the time that I […]
October 11, 2012
The Post Can’t Write Itself
tishamarie Depression, grief, Mercy, Self Care, Spiritual 2 Comments
Do you see all of those smiles? That is the last time I have seen everyone smiling at one time. Sure, occasionally one slips through, but not since this day…the last good day, have I seen everyone cheesing like this. It was a long time before I found out there were even pictures of that […]
June 26, 2012
When a fortune cookie makes you cry
tishamarie Depression, grief, Mamavation Monday, My girls, Self Care, Spiritual 2 Comments
I have had fortune cookies say some pretty crazy things, but most of them are accurate, if carefully interpreted. They can also sometimes spawn some sort of self-prophecy, making them even more relevant. However, I have never known fortune cookies to be themselves prophetic in nature, until tonight. In a hissy fit brought on […]
May 6, 2012
Happy Birthday Caylee
tishamarie grief, Mercy 1 Comment
Seven years ago my precious miracle child took her first labored breaths. Although she was born just after 7pm, it was nearly midnight before we knew there was a problem with her lungs. All of our friends and family were long gone and sound asleep after the exciting day we had. The two of us […]
April 15, 2012
Operation Never Forget
tishamarie grief, Spiritual 9 Comments
We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day, and I wasn’t even running late. As I drove up the Boulevard to the downtown area, I could see where this flag was to be hanging above all of the buildings as far as the eye could see. This is a big day for our community, […]
April 1, 2012
Say a Little Prayer
tishamarie Depression, grief, Mercy, Spiritual 12 Comments
My story begins in a Wendy’s drive-thru, but this story isn’t about food or will power. In fact, I am not even sure what the story is about, I just knew it had to be written. When I pulled up to get my order, I noticed that the lady who was going to help me […]
March 20, 2012
A Great BIG Hug From Washington State
tishamarie Depression, grief, Mamavation Monday, Mercy, Self Care, Spiritual, Weight 2 Comments
I don’t feel like writing. I know that I have to, and I know it will make me feel better. I don’t know what to write about this week. So welcome to my stream of consciousness, as if that isn’t the norm. A really good friend said something to me tonight that cut through me, […]
February 12, 2013
Love is in the air
tishamarie grief, Mercy, Self Care, Spiritual, TNT, Weight 2 Comments
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and I for one LOVE this holiday, but not in the traditional way. While I truly adore my husband and our annual dinner and gift exchange, I use this holiday to show some love to the single most important person in my life….ME. I started the tradition of purchasing something […]