“Keep your face to the sunshine”

-Walt Whitman

  • My Father
    When I think of my Father, I think of his hands. How even to this day, they’re bigger than mine Hands that are used to hard work Worn and calloused Hands that have tossed a football to me in the driveway Drawn with me at the dinner table And held…
  • Sweet Magnolia: A Birth Story
    Sat. June 12th – 10 days past my Estimated Due Date The day started just like any other. But by my toddler’s nap time at noon, I was so dang tired, I could cry.We go to bed that night, and everything still felt normal. While lying in bed, I start…
  • Red
    I never liked the color Red It’s always been A little too bold For my liking A little too bright Too audacious Never a good match for my complexion It was the color of the lipstick That I always wanted to wear But never had the right occasion Red was…
  • Top 10 Pregnancy Faves
    I’ve been excited post this blog for several weeks now, but I wanted to make sure that my list was fully complete. So I finally bestow upon you, my Top 10 Pregnancy Faves this time around! *Always check with your Midwife or OBGYN to make sure you‘re doing what is…
  • Trying to be
    Almost Always Trying to be… The words that sit Between you and me It’s nice to have you In my life again Just don’t say “goodbye” Please tell me it’s not The end Possibly yes, But maybe no Why can’t I decide to Stay or to Go From once upon…