Tag Archives: Family

A Mother’s Heart

Posted on May 6, 2012 by thisnest

Tomorrow marks a week since I got that long awaited phone call; “Donna? My water just broke.” she nervously stated through the cell phone. My heart began to pound out of my chest and an emotional lump began rapidly growing … Continue reading →

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One Crazy Week (Surviving)

Posted on April 26, 2012 by thisnest

Halfway through this week and I’ve been way too busy to even begin the post I wanted to write about how busy LAST week was! Awww, the life of a student/wife/mommy-of-five has a way of making the minutes, hours, days, … Continue reading →

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Important, Magnificent, Remarkable, Sensational, Amazing, Phenomenal, Marvelous, Beautiful Child

Posted on April 13, 2012 by thisnest

One of us is brown and one of us is cream, And you are a beautiful shade in between. You are such an important child! im•por•tant Function: adjective * having great meaning or influence You look a little bit like … Continue reading →

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A Crossroads…Again

Posted on January 26, 2012 by thisnest

I am at a crossroads. The road behind me has been long. Sometimes smooth, but those parts are only made clear by the rough patches they contrast with. Unfortunately for me, real degrees cannot be earned in the School of … Continue reading →

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A Visit From Grandma

Posted on January 10, 2012 by thisnest

I dreamed about you last night, Grandma. I was with you, at your place. It was a retirement community…but not the one I was familiar with while you were still here with us. It was different but, in the dream, … Continue reading →

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