"The trick is to enjoy life. Don't wish away your days, waiting for better ones ahead." -Marjorie Pay HinckleyIt's hard to put into words what a journey these past few months have been.I continue to see little things that remind me of Dad everywhere I go. I feel him when I eat his favorite foods, experience… Continue reading Enjoying the Journey
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The Weight of Knowing
I'm on a journey. It's a journey of Life After Dad. I'm also on a weight-loss journey. I joined Weight Watchers in late January, around the time of Dad's passing, and went to my first meeting in mid-February. I've lost a total of 13.2 lbs. since joining, and have recorded 6.2 lbs. of weight loss… Continue reading The Weight of Knowing
The Happy Stretch: Christmas and My Birthday
Growing up, I always enjoyed the time between Christmas and my birthday in early February. During that five-and-a-half week stretch, I would enjoy the Christmas holidays while out of school, followed by New Year's. Then, I would start planning my birthday party and birthday wish list based on what I didn't get on my Christmas… Continue reading The Happy Stretch: Christmas and My Birthday