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Dying To Vote

Posted on November 6, 2012 by thisnest

My Precious Babies, Mommy voted today. I didn’t get to vote during the last Presidential election because I was with you, D’Lo, at Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital – witnessing the fight of your life. Already an emotional wreck from watching your battle, I cried deep tears when … Continue reading →

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The Friday Night Lights Have Dimmed

Posted on November 3, 2012 by thisnest

  Just got home from Boo Boo’s last high school football game…I’m sad. The little sting in my heart isn’t a result of our devastating loss, nor is it due to any resentment I feel toward his coaches for how they overlooked … Continue reading →

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Re-Do

Posted on October 24, 2012 by thisnest

  Mornings with him are like this big surprise gift that is given each new morning. From downstairs I can hear his loud “plop” as he jumps from my bed, uh, our bed down to the floor. His fat three-year-old feet … Continue reading →

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A Particular, Involuntary, Unexpected, Unfamiliar Thought

Posted on April 6, 2012 by thisnest

Something happened tonight, a thought – a particular, involuntary, unexpected, unfamiliar thought. I was allowed to grow up without this thought, allowed to exist blissfully unaware that this should even be a thought. My priviledge allowed me these things and … 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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