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Three Lessons I’ve Learned (so far) since Brain Surgery
Things have been a little rough in the past month, but I am taking it one day at a time, and wanted to share three lessons I have learned (or am still learning) since having brain surgery a month ago. [video width="426" height="426"...
Voices In My Head
I hear voices in my head all the time.....maybe that explains a few things. Sometimes they put me down and criticize me, and sometimes they lift me up and motivate me. Voice #1: You are not GOOD enough. You are not PRETTY enough. You are WEAK. You weren't even SMART...
Take a Second Look
For those of you who don't know, I had a brain surgery almost four weeks ago to remove a tumor. Many people would focus on the negative aspects of this event, and just as many are surprised at my positivity regarding the situation. The reality is, I don't feel like...
How to Get Kids to Talk
Parent: "How was school, honey?" Kid: "Okay." Parent: "Did you have a good day?" Kid: "Yep." Parent: ...... (not quite sure what else to ask) Sound familiar???? For many of us in the Pacific Northwest, this week was back-to-school time. It's back to the daily grind,...
Effects of Exercise on Recovery
Did you know that NOT exercising if the equivalent of TAKING a depressant? I am three weeks post brain surgery, and I've noticed that I feel better on days that I walk, as compared to days I don't walk. I can't be positive of the cause and effect, but it's a reality...
March to the Beat of Your Own Drum
"You will never influence the world by trying to be like it." The thing I love about my kids #3487: My kids are all unique individuals. I don't mean in the "my kids are all very different from each other" type of thing. Yes, that is definitely true. But this is more...

