For me this morning started like most mornings in our house do—too fast, too loud, and already carrying more weight than I had the energy for. Gerald needed something, the phone was buzzing with a check in message from David, and I remember standing in the kitchen just trying to remember what I walked in there for in the first place. It was one of those moments where everything feels slightly unstable, even though nothing is technically “wrong.” Just life piling up in ordinary ways that still manage to feel heavy. That feeling is exactly Why We Suffer and How We Heal landed so deeply with me. What struck me…

I restarted Swagbucks this week and I need to let you know I’ve never had as much trouble gathering points as I had this week through there surveys. This week hasn’t been about big wins—it’s been about showing up. Even though it didn’t work out the way I hopped I’m not giving up because every little penny counts and will help with Christmas. Its one step in front of the other as I’ve been working on earning through Swagbucks to help build a little extra toward Christmas this year. Some days go smoother than others, and this week definitely tested my patience. But its okay because that is life. Even…

I believe it was during Easter I found two signs that complimented each other. One of them says welcome. I’ve used it throughout my home to welcome our guests including my front porch. The sign is white and it has flowers on all of the letters. The flowers are pretty Spring colors including a yellow Tulip or to me it looks like a Tulip which Suzzane would have liked. A yellow flower that is fully opened up and blooming and standing over the other flowers looking down on them. Purple flowers which is my favorite along with lots of different styles of green leaves. David liked the little blue flowers…