Mina has been gone almost a week and people are asking me how I am spending me days. I have put my "Mommy-Hat" up on the shelf for the time being and pulled out the "Student/Professional-Hat." I have committed myself to finishing up my application to the International Coaching Federation and …
Single Mom
Who are you?
There is something foreign with getting to know yourself again after losing yourself for so long. Who are you? Who do you want to be? What qualities do you want to foster? Yes, yes..multiple questions and I haven't given you time to think. When I gave myself the time, the quiet, and the …
I love you, Mama
My Little Mina left yesterday to go to Turkey. It was a mad dash to get everything done and ready before her father picked her up. I spent some time wrapping up little surprises for her plane trip and making a little note-card advent calender for her to take with her. Everyday, she could open a …
Be Safe, baby-girl!
In one week, my baby will be flying over to Turkey with her dad. She and I are starting to have a difficult time as the reality of this comes close. She will be there for 16 days, in another country thousands of miles away. We spent the afternoon gathering things she may need: medicine in case …
Strong Enough?
Yes, I know the common quote: You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it. However, my shoulders are only about 14 inches wide and they feel heavy from the weight. How much of this is me positioning myself to take on more than necessary? How much of this is placed upon …