Category Archives: FAMILY

A Variety Of Posts Relating To Our Lives

Happy Birthday, Mamacita!

Posted on March 25, 2012 by thisnest

She is a diva, mostly in the good way, lol. She is beautiful, smart, compassionate, passionate…and she is fifteen now. In true diva style, her birthday lasted not one, not two, not three, but spanned four days. Thursday she had … Continue reading →

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Growing Pains and Victory

Posted on March 15, 2012 by thisnest

When I think back to where he was just one year ago, and even further back to two years ago, today’s races were made even sweeter. The last years have been a journey for our son. He was so small … Continue reading →

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Blow Your Mind – Pop!

Posted on March 8, 2012 by thisnest

As he ran down the hall toward me, little feet slapping the hardwood as he approached, his voice reached me before he did. “Mama, Mama!” He called out urgently. “Yes, D’Lo?” I answered. “You know how you blow yah mind?” … Continue reading →

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Amen – Hey, Man

Posted on March 4, 2012 by thisnest

He reached for my hand, his food sitting in front of him, as we prepared to eat our lunch. As is the routine, I prayed a short blessing over our meal and he repeated me, line for line. He waited … Continue reading →

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No News Is Good News?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by thisnest

D’Lo is our brave and funny, little soldier! Overall, and through its ups and downs, this day went well. No real answers…but that’s not really a bad thing. We knew going in that it was going to be a good … Continue reading →

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