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My Trip to the ER: the Worst and the Best of It

My Trip to the ER: the Worst and the Best of It

It’s not every day that your husband saves your life in literal terms, but Wednesday night should seal the deal for Todd to win Spouse of the Year (for the 14th year and counting). I had an allergic reaction to my new medication, and if it hadn’t been for...
Need a Little Christmas

Need a Little Christmas

Two days ago I had what I like to call a “Unicorn Day.” Once in a blue moon, I’ll wake up feeling like myself. I was not going to waste the day; I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I devised a scheme to surprise Ella and Todd. I was going to decorate...
Apologies and Updates

Apologies and Updates

I (finally) wrote a friend a handwritten card this week and sent it via the United States Postal Service. It was LONG overdue. So much so, that I was almost too embarrassed to send it. My message included citing a personal flaw: sometimes in my desire to do something...
Little Surgery, Big Deal

Little Surgery, Big Deal

Turns out, zebras give birth to baby zebras. Or at least half zebras, whatever that is. I’ve got two in my house and one of them is having surgery tomorrow. Evan needs tubes in his ears. For most kids, this is the surgery any parent would pick if they had to...
Highs and Lows

Highs and Lows

If you’ve ever planned a move, but the movers didn’t show up to help, you might know how my body feels right now. All is swollen and every muscle hurts down to the bone. My wedding rings won’t budge. I want to stretch my muscles, but when I do, they seize up. I walked...