Tag Archives: life

Little Man

Posted on September 5, 2012 by thisnest

First contraction, early Spring morning. Bags packed, ready to go. Labor and delivery, first time. Finally laid my eyes upon your beautiful self. It’s a boy. Little Man…my joy. First smile, just gas. Eye contact. Kisses as I caressed your new face. … Continue reading →

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Faith and Worry

Posted on July 28, 2012 by thisnest

I can only sit under the weight of life’s stress for so long. It’s like I’m too strong to be weak – and too weak to be strong. And then I remember that it’s not my strength I must rely … Continue reading →

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Pure Clarity

Posted on December 7, 2011 by thisnest

Do you ever have a moment of pure clarity? When, in an instant, you are completely in tune with your blessings? I had one of those last night. It was like a photograph. A moment captured and recognized for it’s … Continue reading →

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Boobies

Posted on December 5, 2011 by thisnest

Probably not a good combination…a kid who still nurses AND can now talk! AD just looked at me and said: “I like boobies!”

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Happy Birthday, Yashanee – RIP.

Posted on December 5, 2011 by thisnest

Thinking about Yashanee Vaughn tonight, on what would have been her fifteenth birthday. You know, my daughter will be fifteen in just a few months. That means Yashanee’s mama and I carried our daughters at the same time. A woman … Continue reading →

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