May 2014

May 31, 2014

Not A Pretty Picture

Please Note: I had published this post on HubPages but they keep deleting my posts for all kinds of crazy reasons (not high enough ratings, what?). I finally gave up on them and here’s my post again. Reflections and Confessions… I just finished reading a beautiful, photo-filled book of a mom...

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May 26, 2014

A Grateful Heart

It occurred to me this past weekend how when I saw a single negative or hateful post anywhere-on Facebook, Twitter or the Web at large-how it would just ruin my day. I would get a pit in my stomach that was riddled with ugliness and I couldn’t shake it. Let’s...

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May 20, 2014

Return To Zero – My Story

I know for many, the death of a child, an infant, the loss of a pregnancy is unthinkable. Unfortunately for many, it is a reality. After I lost my first baby, Alex, at full term, I was shocked to find out how many women suffered such loss-the latest estimates state...

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May 16, 2014

Nicky’s Pastry Chef Dream Comes True!

Nicky’s dream has always been one of being a Pastry Chef… years ago, when he was about 10 years old, while flipping the TV channels, he came about a show on the Food Network when a sweet old lady (as he tells the story) was making soup. I think it...

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May 11, 2014

My Gift To You

Happy Mother’s Day everyone! In honor of all Mothers who had to give their children back, and as my way of paying it forward and my gift to all of you, I am offering my book ‘Losing Alex’ for the kindle for FREE for a few days. Here’s the Link...

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May 8, 2014

Special Siblings & Social Graces

I was just thinking last night how sweet and compassionate Connor is with Nicky. He is very patient while I spend an hour almost daily helping Nicky with his homework, about two hours every night changing bandages, about 45 minutes at night putting Nicky to bed, and another 45 minutes...

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May 5, 2014

Here’s The Latest…

Nicky’s having a rough time right now. Just when he was able to clear his throat by chocking up a piece of skin-not a pleasant thing, since now he has a wound in his throat that needs to heal-he is now dealing with a big piece of skin torn from...

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