True Devotion
Today is May 1st... 25 years ago on this day my dear self-named "Tante Mary" threw me a bridal shower that was executed as if it effortlessly popped out of Martha Stewart's most psychotic version of awesome. There were homemade table clothes and impeccably arranged...
The Only Parent Available
Last Sunday it hit me like a ton of bricks....it was the one year anniversary of my new title of "only parent." The "only parent" who would take her to get her hair and make-up done for prom. The only parent she would have at the end-of-season swim and cheer team...
Day 1: Diagnosis Day
...and then, unbeknownst to us, an 82 day clocking starting ticking on his life. April 12th, 2017 was diagnosis day...I knew John was visiting with a surgeon down at Penn Medicine to talk about having a small bump removed from the side of his neck. He had already...
The Small Club of Graceful Ducks
We look like graceful ducks paddling across the pond with our children, our ducklings in line behind us (hopefully). We post pictures on Facebook of smiles and accomplishments as if life is easy and awesome. As if nothing has happened. The truth is we are paddling...
Committing to Me
There are times in your life when you finally "wake-up" from a fog you didn't see or would not acknowledge. You might find yourself having an ah-ha moment that is going to propel you forward....you may also wake-up and realize you are in a place you aren't too happy...
Committing to Me
There are times in your life when you finally "wake-up" from a fog you didn't see or would not acknowledge. You might find yourself having an ah-ha moment that is going to propel you forward....you may also wake-up and realize you are in a place you aren't too happy...
What Should I Blog About?
This week marks the true end of the holiday season as we leave Valentine's Day behind. I hope you were filled with love in some way and you took the time to remind your nearest and dearest that they are loved. At this time of year - half way through February - many...
Trying Something New…Look, I Ubered
I just arrived in Orlando, Fla to watch Steph compete in a national cheer competition. I'm enjoying two days of free time, and of course, always turn to writing. Over the course of my adult life I have realized the awesome power of trying new things. Some have...
Finding Safe Harbor
"Hi, my name is Jen. I bring my daughter Stephanie tonight. She is 16 years old. On July 2, 2017 we lost her father, my ex-husband and dear friend, after his 81 day battle with Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. He was only 50." These are the words I say as I introduce...
Benefits of a YouTube Channel
YouTube is the second largest search engine next to google. What could be even better? It’s owned by google- and we like google. It is a wise digital strategy that includes YouTube. Afterall, 300+ hours of video are uploaded to Youtube every minute and about 5...