Re-establish the Nucleus of Your Family I shared with you before that Larry and I dated for an extended period of time (almost nine years!) before we decided to get married and have children. Obviously, things didn’t happen overnight and there were many adjustments along the way. Our first adjustment was getting used to living with
Grief has many facesHello there,Last week I shared with you that I felt I was experiencing another realm of grief after my oldest son left for college. It made me think more about grief and that it’s not only related to death. In fact, grief has many faces.While most of my posts about grief center around the loss of my husband, Larry, there are o
I'll See You LaterHi There,Before my husband, Larry, passed away, we lived in Arizona most of the year. We were fortunate to spend our summers and holidays in Illinois. This allowed the boys to get close with their grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. On the flip side, family enjoyed visiting us, especially during the spring training season. A
Are you drinking enough water?
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Living in Arizona for the last fifteen years has given me ample reason to pay more attention to my levels of hydration, especially in the summer!
Dehydration can occur when you use or lose more body fluids than you’re taking in. Many people believe that when they are thirsty, it’s a good indica
It’s A Beautiful Day!
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Are you someone who jumps out of bed each morning full of gusto and ready to face the world? Or, do you automatically hit the snooze button multiple times and pull the covers over your head? I tend to be somewhere in the middle. I get out of bed with purpose, but I do need time to myself to replenish my spirit a
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Tomorrow, July 11th, is Larry’s birthday. He would have been 62.
This is the 9th year we haven’t been able to celebrate his birthday with him.
I wish I could tell you that I don’t cry for him anymore.
I wish I could tell you that I don’t miss his smile and big hugs.
I wish I could tell you that my heart still doesn’t ache.
Breathe
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I’ve shared with you in previous posts that I live with mild anxiety and one of my biggest challenges is being able to capture a full, deep breath.
The first time I had a panic attack, I honestly thought I was having a heart attack. My chest tightened and I couldn’t catch my breath. Since my mott
The Power of Positive Thinking
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After last week’s mishap with my website, I’ve been practicing a lot of positive self-talk. Staying positive, especially amid unfortunate events, isn’t easy. Like all the other wellness tools I’ve mentioned before, focusing on positive thinking is essential for my continued healing.
It’s my bel
Zesty Guacamole
One of my favorite foods to eat is guacamole. It’s versatile: it can be served with chips and/or vegetables. It’s a delicious accompaniment to numerous dishes, the possibilities are endless. I’ve been perfecting this recipe for years. And I do say, this is my favorite!
My favorite story about this guacamole is when eldes
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When someone you love is no longer in your life what you miss about him or her gets scattered over time.
For instance, I didn’t miss the way Larry took responsibility for the maintenance of our cars until I needed to get work done on mine. I didn’t miss his photography skills until I had to ask someone else to take our holiday p