It has been a whirlwind since my last post. Every night as I settle in to write, I literally fall asleep sitting up. At first, I was saying to myself, “You have to get this done. You’re supposed to do it every day.” So much wrong with that statement. Eventually, I...

The past couple of days have been running at full speed. I seem to have a lot of energy lately—not very hungry, just bouncing right along. I keep knocking things off my list... and somehow adding more back on. Today started with my colonoscopy consult. It went well....

For the past few years, every August I've posted a thought, a photo, or something each day just to see what the heck I'm really up to. This year feels different. This year has a deeper meaning. This girl is going deep—working hard to heal, be present, and become my...

Today was about looking ahead and imagining brighter days. I treated myself to some pampering with gift certificates I had been holding onto—a teeth whitening (yep, things are definitely getting brighter!) and a facial. I've always felt pretty blessed with good skin...

This morning, I woke up believing I had a fresh start. Then yesterday came rushing back. Before my feet even hit the floor, I knew something wasn't right. I wasn't okay. The loneliness settled in before I could get to my studio. Old abandonment wounds that I thought...

Yesterday was all about being present. Today was about learning that being present doesn't always protect your heart. The day began beautifully. I slept in again—mostly because it was nearly two in the morning before I finally crawled into bed. When I woke up, I was...

Later, I reached out to Amanda and Jesse to see if they'd like to grab dinner, and we ended up at Texas Roadhouse. Jesse is my former stepson, and after more than 25 years apart, God orchestrated a reunion that neither of us could have imagined. Amanda, his wonderful...