Category Archives: FAMILY

A Variety Of Posts Relating To Our Lives

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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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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Pissed Off

Posted on March 3, 2014 by thisnest

  Our children are asleep. All five of them – sleeping under our roof. Together. Here. Tomorrow will be different. Our roof will cover but four of them…and one will be several hundred miles away. Away. Away from me. Away … Continue reading →

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Grateful Goodbye to 2013

Posted on January 1, 2014 by thisnest

2013, As quickly as you came, you leave. You leave. As though, just yesterday, I welcomed you into our lives, full of the hope you promised to bring – today I reflect on those promises fulfilled, so gratefully. I began the … Continue reading →

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