My family has been captivated by several Harry's over the years. There was Harry from "Harry and the Hendersons". This Harry was a lovable Sasquatch that my family found hilarious. My family loved Harry Connick Jr, the actor and musician. His "When My Heart Finds Christmas Album" will always be played in my house at … Continue reading Day 19: Harry Has Our Hearts
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Day 18: The Ins and Outs of In-laws
My in-laws are wonderful. I know I am truly lucky. I have heard stories from real life people and seen how in-laws are portrayed in the entertainment industry. Our life is not represented by the beginning of "Monster-in-Law" or any one of the "Meet the Parents" movies. I describe life with my in-laws as a … Continue reading Day 18: The Ins and Outs of In-laws
Day 17: The Gift of Time
Kevin and I moved back to Michigan at the end of 2002. We had been married for about 8 months and were about to celebrate the marriage of my brother, Steve to his bride Julie. We shoved an apartment full of belongings into my parents garage and moved into their basement. Kevin was able to … Continue reading Day 17: The Gift of Time
Day 16: Honeymoon Phase
We were engaged for about 6 months and were married in March 2002. Our wedding was done on a budget, but as excited as we were to get married we just saw the wedding as a day. It was an important and beautiful day, but we wanted to start our life together. Our wedding was … Continue reading Day 16: Honeymoon Phase
Day 15: Gift of Engagement
Our story picks up where we left off yesterday. While the events of 9/11 were tragic and ongoing the people around me were just trying to find ways to keep life going. I was no different. Everything slowed down a little, but things also still needed to get done. Planes were grounded, non-essential events and … Continue reading Day 15: Gift of Engagement
Day 14: September 11th
Where were you September 11, 2001? I had just spent the first night at my new apartment in Nashville. My roommate had not moved in yet and I did not have any furniture. All of my belongings fit in the back of my tiny, two door Chevy Cavalier. I wasn't sure how long it was … Continue reading Day 14: September 11th
Day 13: Open to Adoption
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. Both of our boys came to us through adoption. It is a beautiful and heart wrenching process. There is joy and sorrow every step of the journey. Our journey started in February 2006. I went as a chaperone to Jamaica for a high school missions trip. The last day … Continue reading Day 13: Open to Adoption
Day 12: The Transparency of Addiction
My junior year of high school, shortly after my 16th birthday, my brothers and I found out my dad was a crack cocaine addict. I had driven my brothers home from school, which was weird because my mom worked at the school. We all traveled to and from together almost every day. We walked in … Continue reading Day 12: The Transparency of Addiction
Day 11: Soup’s On
Yesterday was just a gross and nasty day here in Metro Detroit. It was Halloween, sub 50 degrees, the threat of snow was out there and it rained ALL DAY! We were warned and made arrangements to have a Halloween celebration indoors. I couldn't believe how excited my boys were when I told them we … Continue reading Day 11: Soup’s On
Day 10: Fathers Be Good to Your Daughters
We are a quarter of the way through our journey together, only 30 more days to go! One month from now I will be in one of my favorite places with some of my favorite people. I cannot wait! My dad loved me like crazy. I want you to remember that when you read what … Continue reading Day 10: Fathers Be Good to Your Daughters
The Misadventures of a Late Blooming Introvert 