As she drove away, an undeniable ache filled her chest. She stopped the car. Something was missing. She looked back at the ocean in her side mirror. There it was. A piece of herself at the water’s edge. With a deep sigh, she turned her eyes back to the road. She kept driving. She’d have to do without that piece of herself, until her toes found their way back into the sand. Until...
The End of 2018
December 31, 2018. It’s the last day of another year. As I get older, it seems like the years go by faster and faster. Like clockwork, as the year comes to a close, I find myself looking back on all that the year has brought me. The physical things.. the experiences… the inner growth and evolution. Some things that come to mind are the trips we’ve taken. A beautiful vacation to...
Stole My Heart
For our anniversary last year, we took a short trip to Port Aransas, Texas for the first time. We stayed at the beautiful Sandcastle Condos. The place is magical. The beach. The people. The small community. I fell in love. I have literally never felt like that about any other place I have been. We only stayed a few days, but I knew even after such a short time there, Port Aransas had...
Hello, Old Friend
I almost called you the other day. It’s been almost 3 years, since I have heard your voice. And that was my choice. I know. I’ve reached out since then, with no response from you. I understand. But when shit hit the fan and my world felt like it was crashing down around me… you were who I wanted to call. You were who I thought would care. You were who I thought would be there...
Harvey- Recovery
September 10, 2017 We’ve been home for 12 days. It feels good to be home, but it’s still pure chaos. Sleep is still eluding me. I just woke up from a dream that we were evacuating all over again…. *sigh* My heart and thoughts go out to all of those who are and will be affected by Hurricane Irma. I’m woken by nightmares more days than I’m not. Evacuations...
Harvey – Going Home
August 29, 2017 We have power. Electricity is on at our apartments. Some of the town is still in the dark. They still say by Saturday, 95% of the town will have power. Tina confirms that stores are getting more supplies in and that the area is safe for children. We will be going home tomorrow. I’m excited to get back, but I’m afraid of what we might find. What if the yoga mat...