Every day I consciously look for moments of magic in the midst of my often busy, sometimes crazy days. I hope my moments inspire you to look for your own…
As with every passing year, 2012 flew by too quickly and proved to be another year full of change and growth. As Tucker and Andie’s worlds expand and broaden, we’re recognizing now more than ever the importance of slowing down and savoring our precious time together. Our hope for 2013 is that in the midst … Continue Reading
It is truly an honor to be a regular contributor to Hand to Hold’s official website, Preemiebabies101.com. To read my latest post, The Gift of Receiving, please click on the link below the short excerpt. “I used to love the holidays. The sparkle of white lights, the smell of evergreen, the sound of Bing Crosby … Continue Reading
December is hard for me. I love the idea of a beautifully decorated home filled with the smells of gingerbread and fresh cut greens. But somehow, every year, it remains just an idea, a longing, that ultimately eludes me. The reality is, I spend most of the year trying desperately to get organized and maintain … Continue Reading
A nice reminder that sometimes you just need to take a day off and chill on the couch, especially this time of year. She kinda looks small in this pic, but weighs 118 lbs! Thanks, Meg. You continue to be one of my greatest teachers. Who are yours?
Earlier this summer I was contacted by Rachel Turiel, who had just finished reading my book, Preemie. Her baby was born at 25 weeks, just like my Andie. He weighed in just an ounce more, at 1 pound 12 ounces. His name is Col, which as Rachel says, rhymes with soul. I soon discovered that Rachel … Continue Reading
Happy, Happy Birthday to my incredible 12 year-old-girl! If only I’d known 12 years ago what I know today… Ah, words escape me. I think I’ll let this just completed, ready for the world to see, YouTube video speak for me instead! Click here to view – Preemie – A Letter to My Daughter This video has … Continue Reading
There were days when Andie was in the NICU that I truly believed things couldn’t possibly get any worse. And then they would. Another surgery. Another scare. Another “take my breath away, I’ll never breathe again moment.” And then the surgery, the scare, the moment would ultimately pass. Andie would somehow have weathered another storm. … Continue Reading
Gave a talk to the Inner Wheel Club at The Hidden Inn, in South Kortright, New York last night! Right down the road from where my husband grew up and one town over from my publisher, Hatherleigh Press. Would you believe that connection wasn’t made until after I’d signed a contract? (You can read about all … Continue Reading
Here is my latest interview. I absolutely LOVED the questions Robyn Chausse from Women On Writing (WOW) asked! Hope you do, too… When was the last time you cried all the way through a book—out of compassion, out of joy, out of awe, or because you were laughing? Preemie: Lessons in Love, Life and … Continue Reading
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