Deep breath…this has been a hard year and today, the very last day of 2015, did not make it any easier. Today my grandfather died – my third grandparent to pass away in less than four months. I am raw – still grieving the last two deaths and now trying to process this one. Honestly,… Continue reading The Year I Learned Not to Take Any Moment for Granted
To each and every woman, Happy Mother’s Day. Maybe you have a child of your own. Maybe you’re a teacher, a neighbor, a youth worker, an aunt, a friend. There are so many ways you can end up playing the role of mom. This week in my job as a school counselor I was reminded… Continue reading To Every Woman
Sticky hands and lips. Always sticky. Bananas, peanut butter, a lollipop. Even a bowl of cereal somehow makes them sticky. Sweet hand in mine and kisses on the cheek. Voice too loud. Always loud. Excitement, frustration, a bumped head, just because. Smile so sweet, so sly. Precious cuddles. Perfect nap buddy. Too aware of his… Continue reading My Baby
Snuggled deep into my neck, breath on my shoulder, full weight of his body buried into my chest. Legs wrapped around my waist, sweaty fingers entwined in my hair. Trusting, taking comfort, relaxing as only a child can do. The moments I want to soak in and hold onto for a lifetime – to tuck… Continue reading Perfect Fleeting Moments
I don’t know if you’ve ever quit your job to become a stay at home mom in a foreign country where you barely speak the language and know almost no one… I have. It’s a challenging lifestyle to say the least. And I don’t know if after three years living in that country you have… Continue reading Anywhere, I’m Here
Abby Kitchin 