February 2024

Jackson 4

Four years ago today I brought Johnna to the farm to pick out a puppy from the litter. There were maybe 8 or 10 of you. You ran around like a playful and crazy little fella. But every single time she picked you up, it’s like a switch was flipped and you immediately turned into …

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Half Eaten Cookies

I walked into my daughter’s room to grab something. She wasn’t home. Afterall, she’s 18 and very busy.  I opened the door and glanced across the room. Something caught my eye. On her bed was a cookie container with a half eaten cookie in it.  My heart filled with joy and I smiled from the …

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A Cold Winter’s Day

An open letter to my daughter on Valentine’s Day 2024 My goodness. It’s Valentine’s Day. What is Valentine’s Day to me? Valentine’s Day is you and me. Patrick and Bum-Bum. Hilary and Assistant Desta. Your class parties in elementary school- me volunteering so I didn’t miss a single moment that I didn’t have to. Sitting …

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