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Surrounded by Grace: January 2009
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I am a fallible human being. These are the stories of my life, as little as they may be in the entirety of the world. Monday, January 12, 2009. The Update (Aquarium and Mighty Mouse). Honestly, two days a week isn't enough. In fact, I wish I could go every day. It seems that my favorite animals rotate constantly as I learn new information about each one. Currently, my top three (keeping in mind that marine mammals are always at the top) are hands-down: . Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). My dear friend Abbie.
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Surrounded by Grace: The Focus
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I am a fallible human being. These are the stories of my life, as little as they may be in the entirety of the world. Monday, March 1, 2010. For my physical suffering. My friend Deirdre and I were talking today about the ridiculous saying, "Time heals all wounds." Really? Wounds. At least I hope it does, because that's what I'm currently counting on to help me get through this. Positivity (my beloved friends and family that have held us up during these times, being true to what I love: helping others, ti...
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Surrounded by Grace: The Loss
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I am a fallible human being. These are the stories of my life, as little as they may be in the entirety of the world. Saturday, January 30, 2010. My friend and I also spoke about how common it is for women to have miscarriages, upward of 30% that are. I will never have the answer to this question, but I give it to God and know that this too shall pass. Someday we will be parents, whether by birthing a child, by adoption, or both. I am looking forward to that day. January 30, 2010 at 9:13 PM. Thank you fo...
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Surrounded by Grace: February 2010
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I am a fallible human being. These are the stories of my life, as little as they may be in the entirety of the world. Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Snowpocalypse 1 and 2. Once the sun came out. That blobby hump behind Zach is his car. No I have been waiting for a storm like this my entire life. I was made for snow. Am I cold? It just DUMPED over a meter of snow last night! During the summer of 2003 I flew to Germany to spend time with my grandmother. We vacationed at Lake Konstanz, a beautiful and ve...
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Surrounded by Grace: October 2008
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I am a fallible human being. These are the stories of my life, as little as they may be in the entirety of the world. Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Maybe this is no news to you, but I love the ocean. When Colter and I were thinking about leaving California I had one itsy bitsy tiny small requirement: I had. 160; That's obviously a big title to carry. . During my first visit to the NA, I felt my eyes could not contain my pupils because they were so large. Surely my eyes were going to pop out of...Obviou...
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Surrounded by Grace: February 2009
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I am a fallible human being. These are the stories of my life, as little as they may be in the entirety of the world. Thursday, February 5, 2009. 160; . Almost three years ago, Colter and our good friend Matt Will were talking about this guy they had heard a lot about. Who is this Barack Obama character? 4:30 am-picked up Matt and Jen and drove to Penn Station to catch our 5:16 am train into D.C. . 11ish am-Aretha Franklin. Need I say more? 160;I loved having her here even though her visit was much t...
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Surrounded by Grace: September 2008
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I am a fallible human being. These are the stories of my life, as little as they may be in the entirety of the world. Monday, September 29, 2008. I often wonder how many times in life I have spoken/heard/read the word "Change." How many quotes exist that offer a deeper understanding of the word and its relativity to life as we know it. How many books exist and are currently being read that deal with change? 160;How many people seek out wisdom for all areas of the earth to help them cope with change?
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Surrounded by Grace: March 2009
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I am a fallible human being. These are the stories of my life, as little as they may be in the entirety of the world. Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Then she began to read maybe her most famous poem, "Phenomenal Woman" (please read it! A few of many wonderful lessons from my Mami have been to love fiercely, to have unshakable faith, to fight for justice, and to persevere. . I would also like to honor the following women for the impact they have made on my personal and spiritual development: Eileen Banghart,...
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Surrounded by Grace: The Loss Continued
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I am a fallible human being. These are the stories of my life, as little as they may be in the entirety of the world. Wednesday, February 10, 2010. When a woman discovers that she has had a miscarriage before it has actually taken place, she is given several options:. The right to wait and see if her body will naturally "eliminate" the tissues. This could happen rather quickly after discovering she has had a miscarriage, but in some cases, can take over a month. For now we are sitting tight, keeping hope...
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Surrounded by Grace: August 2009
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I am a fallible human being. These are the stories of my life, as little as they may be in the entirety of the world. Sunday, August 16, 2009. Costa Rica, today's highlights. Bought fresh ceviche from a road stand and ate it at playa Dominical (Dominical Beach), there were fishing boats in the distance. Picked up two German hitch-hikers who had a lot to tell us about this country. Stopped at a roadside stand to buy fresh lychees, and a papaya that is guaranteed larger than your face. Cost: $1.50. About t...