Once they finally called Robert back for surgery the prep took about two hours. During that time, family and friends came in to visit, pray, and stall the inevitable. Around 7:30, it was time. I leaned in for a hug and he puckered up for a kiss… and I gave it to him, despite not…
Sitting in the exam room, waiting for the doctor to come in and give us the rundown. No clue if the surgery will be scheduled quickly or if we’re in for a long wait. Either way, it’s nerve-wracking. I packed an overnight bag just in case they say, “Surprise! You’re staying.” The drive home is…
Sitting in the waiting room, bracing for the next test my husband has to take. My mind is racing, wondering just how much our lives are about to change. Earlier today, he had a heart cath, and we got news we weren’t expecting—multiple blockages. The doctor said he’s looking at bypass surgery. That was not…
My Muse Only Shows Up at 2 AM – Why Tho? Ever tried to be creative during the day? Yeah, same. It doesn’t work. You sit down, ready to make art, but your brain just stares back at you like a blank canvas. No ideas, no motivation—just vibes. You scroll through Pinterest, organize your supplies,…
My earliest memory of my dad is at our first house in Houston. Both Mom and Dad sang songs to us—songs I later sang to my child and foster kids. One of Dad’s favorites was You Are My Sunshine. When he’d come home from work, he’d say, “Come on, sunshine,” and take me outside to…
Have you ever given a heartfelt gift to someone, and it starts off as the sweetest, most touching moment only to spiral into an absolute morbid disaster? Well, welcome to the tale of me and my dear friend Bre. The other day, we met for lunch at this cute local taco place with outdoor seating…perfect…