by Kathy on May 18, 2018 · 0 comments
in Background, Bereavement, Blessed, Blogging, Change, Coping, Courage, Faith, Grace, Grey's Anatomy, Healing, Hope, Journey, Life, Loss, Molly, Quotes, Time, Transitions, TV Shows, Writing
I watched the Grey’s Anatomy Season 14 Finale on DVR today and realized that it’s been 10 years since Bob and I (who were late to the party) started binge watching the previous four seasons to catch up in time for Season 5 that Fall. It was something we did together, after Molly was born […]
by Kathy on April 23, 2018 · 4 comments
in Baby Benson, Background, Bereavement, Blessed, Blogging, Change, Communication, Coping, Family, Friends, Gratitude, Grief, Healing, Hope, Journey, Life, Loss, Love, Memories, Milestones, Molly, Neonatal Death, Pain, Relationships, Time, Transitions, Writing
Sometime over the past week, after our Molly-girl’s birthday had come and gone, I realized that for the first time, in 10 years, I forgot to post my letter to her on our BabyBenson2008 CarePage after sharing it here on my blog. I felt sad about that, as we received so much support on our […]
by Kathy on March 23, 2017 · 3 comments
in Accountability, Anxiety, Background, Balance, Change, Communication, Coping, Courage, Decisions, Exercise, Family, Friends, Game Changers, Healing, Hope, Life, Love, Mental Health, Relationships, Sensativity, Time, Transitions
I’ve been considering this for awhile. I’ve consulted with loved ones, as well my therapist and PCP. I’ve been mindful of my daily activities, interactions, relationships, triggers and stressors, trying to imagine how they might feel differently. And I’ve come to a decision. After over 3 years taking Fluoxetine (a.k.a. Prozac), an antidepressant that has […]
by Kathy on September 13, 2016 · 0 comments
in Accountability, Background, Before I Blogged, Change, Dreams, Expectations, Family, Life, Memories, The Past, Then and Now, Time
12 1/2 years between these two pictures… ⌛️ Sean was almost 6 months old and I had just turned 29. ? In some ways it seems like so long ago and yet I can also remember a lot about what 29 year old me felt like. ♥️ I was adjusting to life as a new […]
by Kathy on September 8, 2016 · 0 comments
in Accountability, Background, Before I Blogged, Change, Exercise, Family, Game Changers, Life, Memories, Parenting, Quotes, Reality, Resolution, Then and Now, Throwback Thursday, Time
Then (2003): I had just taken my first BFP (positive pregnancy test)! ???? Now (2016): I am mom to three awesome and unique children (a son in 7th grade, a daughter in Heaven since she was born and died in April 2008, and a daughter in 1st grade)! ✌?️♥️☺️ Then (2003): I had an expensive private gym […]
by Kathy on March 19, 2016 · 2 comments
in Anticipation, Background, Blogging, Chicago, Coping, Courage, Decisions, Disappointment, Expectations, LTYM, Writing
At 41, I am getting better with acceptance. Much of the time I am able to appreciate things and people for what and who they are, as opposed to my expectations for them. Today is the first rehearsal with my fellow Listen To Your Mother (LTYM) 2016 Chicago cast. It is still surreal to me […]