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Shades of Gray

by Kathy on March 10, 2015 · 7 comments

in Anticipation, Anxiety, Background, Change, Decisions, Game Changers, Inspiration, Life, Social Media, Transitions

I have a love/hate relationship with gut feelings. When they come over me, they are so hard to ignore. I feel pulled to embrace them and yet struggle with other factors that play into my perspective. Recently I learned that my friend Jen, from  Born Just Right, was getting ready to transition, from dying her […]

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Anticipatory Grief

by Kathy on February 27, 2015 · 5 comments

in Anticipation, Anxiety, Background, Change, Communication, Coping, Friends, Game Changers, Grief, Hope, Journey, Life, Love, Memories, Reality, Relationships, Sadness, Time, Transitions, Writing

I was sitting across the table from her, in their kitchen. I asked how she was doing. She said, “really busy.” I said, “I know what you mean.” She replied, “I’m not sure that you do…” And then she told me. He got an amazing new job offer, the opportunity of a lifetime. High risk […]

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2014: Looking Back & Moving Forward

by Kathy on December 31, 2014 · 3 comments

in Accountability, Anticipation, Background, Balance, Bereavement, Blessed, Change, Courage, Decisions, Exercise, Faith, Family, Fear, Forgiveness, Friends, Game Changers, Happiness, Life, Loss, Love, Memories, Mistakes, Reality, Relationships, The Future, The Past, Vacations, Writing

I love this post my friend J wrote and shared today about what she would tell her 2013 self, if she could go back in time. As I reflect on the year that was 2014 and prepare for 2015, I decided to do the same. So to Kathleen Marie in 2013: 1. You truly never know what […]

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10 Things I Learned from the 3-Day Refresh & My Giveaway Winner

by Kathy on October 28, 2014 · 1 comment

in Accountability, Background, Food, Giveaways, Gratitude, Journey, Reality, Time, Top Ten Lists

I wrote this top ten list right after I finished my first 3-Day Refresh, back in July. But I never ended up posting it. I recently came across the draft and decided it would be fun to share with the announcement of who won my Customer Appreciation Giveaway of a 3-Day Refresh! So first off, […]

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Today (and Everyday) We Remember

by Kathy on October 15, 2014 · 0 comments

in Babies Benson, Background, Bereavement, Coping, Grief, Healing, Hope, Life, Loss, Love, Memories, Miscarriage, Molly, Neonatal Death, October 15, Parenting, Pregnancy Loss, The Past, Time

It’s October 15th again. The ninth October 15th since our family experienced our first miscarriage in December 2004. It’s hard to believe that much time has passed since we were introduced to the world of pregnancy loss. As I shared last year in my post on October 15th, It is a bittersweet day for many families […]

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Today You Are Eleven

by Kathy on October 2, 2014 · 4 comments

in Anticipation, Background, Birthdays, Blessed, Coping, Family, Friends, Frustration, Happiness, Life, Memories, Relationships, Sean, Siblings, The Future, Transitions

My lucky number! The age Harry Potter was when he found out he was a wizard (as you like to remind me). The age you will be when you get to go to Universal Studios and see The World of Harry Potter attractions there (in August 2015). The age you are turning today. Wow! How […]

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