Monthly Archives: September 2012

Losing And Finding D’Lo

Posted on September 27, 2012 by thisnest

Five years and eleven months ago, I was on a flight to Chapel Hill, North Carolina to undergo a tubal reversal. My sweet mama accompanied me on my journey, and when I say journey – I mean that in more … Continue reading →

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First Day Success

Posted on September 26, 2012 by thisnest

What was I even worried about?! These two were like preschool pros! I was worried about them missing me…they didn’t even know I was gone. I was worried about them being apart…they found surrogate brothers in their new classrooms. I … Continue reading →

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Night Before The Big Day!

Posted on September 24, 2012 by thisnest

Twas the night before preschool and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, except mama mouse. She was cleaning, and packing, and trying to pray that her babies would have a safe first day… The Maniac Midgets are … Continue reading →

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Made By God

Posted on September 19, 2012 by thisnest

He’s a handful, no doubt, but in this particular moment he was a lap and armful – cuddled up with me in a rare moment of ceased activity. I gently ran my fingers through his soft, dark-brown curls while kissing and … Continue reading →

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Never Forget

Posted on September 11, 2012 by thisnest

When I was fifteen, my mother shared with me her story of the day JFK was assassinated. Her junior high classroom, the shock of a school full of teachers and students, tears streaming down the faces of almost everyone around her. Her audible recollection did a … Continue reading →

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