Author Archives: thisnest

About thisnest

The Sparrows are happily married, and the parents of five children. Donna and her husband Antonio are college sweethearts who also raised his seven siblings, many with special needs, for nearly two decades. Along the way they have navigated the ups and downs of being a blended, black, white, and brown family. Donna celebrates each day of blessings and embraces her family’s “interraciality” through poetry, anecdotes, and glimpses into her beautifully chaotic life on her blog at www.ThisNest.com

I Want To Grow Old With You

Posted on May 18, 2014 by thisnest

I was looking at him yesterday. He was talking about something, I don’t clearly remember what, because I was too busy looking at him to really listen. His eyes were sparkling in their majestic brown way. His high cheek bones were … Continue reading →

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Just A Few Reasons Why I Love My Mom

Posted on May 11, 2014 by thisnest

Because there was never a shortage of hugs and kisses. Because she loved me gently, even when I screamed for two straight days on the Greyhound bus with a raw-butt-rash-allergic-reaction to disposable diapers. Because she made me believe that the whole … Continue reading →

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Hitting the Books

Posted on April 28, 2014 by thisnest

Lord have mercy. This is for me, right? I have worked this hard and come this far and, well, this IS meant to be my road…right? It’s just after 8:30pm, and I am just now getting to sit down and … Continue reading →

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A Sick-Prom-Study Kind of Day

Posted on April 19, 2014 by thisnest

So much irony in the fact that, all day, I have been unable to  study for my nursing tests coming up this week…because I have a house full of sick people that are requiring my care. My husband, Baby Girl, … Continue reading →

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You Are. You Really Are.

Posted on April 11, 2014 by thisnest

“You are important.” I say to him “I am important!” he echoes “You are special.” I say to him “I am special!” he echoes “You are smart.” I say to him “I am smart!” he echoes “You are kind.” I … Continue reading →

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