April felt like a lifetime. Between the anticipation of Frank’s surgery, recovery processes, and little ways life keeps one on their toes, we were full. I worked on exploring watercolor.I bought a small watercolor book and spent some time quietly painting in the evenings. It is such a sweet way to spend an evening, quiet… Continue reading

The month of March was fast and furious. As always, much is always happening behind the scenes. This month was a roller coaster of high highs and low lows. We often take for granted to things we hold as routines. For example, I wake up, exercise, get ready for school, and spend my day teaching… Continue reading

Have you ever wondered how purposefully February is a brief entrance and exit of months during the year, yet drones on painfully slow at times? On the contrary to many a Februarys where I have held bated breath, this one has been remarkably sunny, warm, and vibrant. We started the first Sunday of February in… Continue reading

2026 is already one month in! I started the month in Detroit, spending time with family. I finished all eight books of the series, The Unsolicited Journals of Emma M. Lion. I also walked my brother and sister-in-laws dog, who is intrigued by squirrels. Before I returned home, I walked the mall with one of… Continue reading

The beginning of December was ushered in by a great snow fall! It was my first snow day, so I enjoyed staying home and relaxing. Frank spent a good amount of time shoveling us out. The following day, there was also the added bonus of a snow delay, so I didn’t have to be at… Continue reading

Inevitably, since Frank is in school, we share a laptop. Often, I don’t have access to the computer, so these posts are late. Nevertheless, I am persevering in this activity for the sake of hope. I hope these posts are helpful in my endeavors to record the waiting period for adoption. Adoption seems like an… Continue reading

We started October with a walk to our favorite coffee shop with Takoda and Tahlia. It was a calm, peaceful, and meaningful time. We enjoyed lattes, a breakfast sandwich, almond croissant, and a ham and cheese croissant. Frank was granted a $12,000 scholarship for his acute care nurse practitioner degree. He received his scholarship at… Continue reading

I feel extra late in writing this update. We are already at the peak of fall, golden yellow aspens with leaves slipping through the branches, honeycrisp apples, pumpkin sprinkled everything, and a good dose of evening tea to soothe the daylight into the golden sunset. September was an epic month-my 40th birthday! It is with… Continue reading

This month has been filled with inspiration in life. From new beginnings sparked by the wonder of my kindergarten class to the decision to host my 40th birthday party and booking a once-in-a-lifetime experience when school is on fall break. At the beginning of the month, we went to the Rampart Reservoir via the Rainbow… Continue reading

I feel I could write a long chapter or short sweet paragraph this month. Much has happened, and I have a feeling, much more will happen in the coming weeks and months (no, there is no adoption information on the horizon, at this point). On July 1st, I traveled to Michigan. Spending time with friends… Continue reading