I Had a Makeover!

After several weeks of enduring BLAH appearance on my blog, I finally sat down (for several hours, I must admit) to put together a header and a logo for my page.  I added some color (just a dash!) and a little less rigid of a structure. I couldn't help myself--I had to use pink.  And I wanted to use a daisy, because to me they symbolize simplicity, freedom, calm, beauty.  And also because they are my favorite flower, of course! Hope you enjoy the makeover as much as I do!  (Comments appreciated, by the way)

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How to Live Your Life

If there's anything that I learned about my uncle, whether throughout my life or just from the days after his passing, is that he lived a great life.  I'd have to say that, out of the three mortal men I admire the most, my uncle is one of them, preceded only by my grandpa, my father, and my husband. My uncle lived his life to the fullest.  Whenever he had the chance to laugh, he did.  If anyone could shine a light into a dark situation, he could.  He was loud when he wanted to be but quiet when he…

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What of Death?

Today my uncle passed away following a journey with kidney cancer. It was a short journey. A difficult journey. A well-fought journey. Many will miss him. It's hard to understand death, especially in young people. When my grandmother passed away in 2008, it was difficult, yes, but she had fought for a great length of time with Alzheimer's. It would have hurt much more if it had been sudden. My uncle still had years to live. He has young grandchildren. He was active in his church, a pillar of the community, an asset to his workplace. It's hard to wrap…

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Welcoming 2013: My Hopes and Dreams for the New Year

Well happy new year, everybody!  I hope all of you had a safe and joyous end of 2012 and that you welcome 2013 with open arms.  I know I am!  Every year, I have high expectations and this year is no different.  I've been a resolution person ever since I can remember.  This year I'm sharing them with you; however, I've cut down my list.  Hopefully it's a little more manageable this year, because I often have such high standards that I never follow through with my resolution at all.  Well, here goes anyway: 2013 Resolutions: Lose 52 pounds (that's…

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If You Could Sum Up 2012 in One Word…

...what would it be? For me, I'd have to say conflicted. Initially, I wanted to say that it was "discouraging".  It was disappointing, frustrating, sad.  I was appalled by the insensitivity of people who were supposed to protect me.  I lost my job.  Many of our friends separated and/or divorced.  My uncle was diagnosed with cancer.  Money was tight.  We spent over $950 on Prince Charming's truck, our dog has ear mites, my medication costs went up, and our dishwasher broke.  When it rains, it pours.  Children died.  People were killed.  We lost some friends to vicious diseases. BUT THEN... I…

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