Mid-Week Balance: 19 September 2012

Hello all--I hope this finds you well.  I always celebrate September 19th with a special smile, because this is the anniversary of the day that a judge told the world that our son was part of our family forever.  It's almost better than a birthday.  :)  This week's roundup is a pure grab-bag.  There's a bit of something for everyone.  I hope … [Read more...]

When Mother’s Day isn’t all Sunshine and Roses

The avalanche of posts has started.  Really beautiful tributes from children to their mothers.  Moving stories from moms about the powerful ways that their children have changed their lives.  I love all these posts.  But a part of me notices that there is a piece missing. There are so many women who are longing to be mothers--but they don't … [Read more...]

Mid-Week Balance: 7 September 2011

This edition of mid-week balance is dedicated to many of the folks that I have met through Twitter chats, especially those in the post-partum depression (#ppdchat)  and breast cancer (#bcsm) communities.  I have just read some incredibly powerful posts, both about the hard, painful moments and about the joy and commitment that shine through when … [Read more...]