Author Archives: jenn

On Growing Up

Posted on June 3, 2012 by jenn

“I gotta have roots before branches. To know who I am, before I know who I wanna be. And faith to take chances, to live like I see. A place in this world for me.” Most of the time I … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Gromp

Posted on June 3, 2012 by jenn

“For no reason why, I can’t cry hard enough, for you to hear me now.” We love and miss you always. (But I still make the best pancakes!)

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We are family! I got all my SITS-stah’s with me!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by jenn

(Best of luck getting that song out of your head!) WELCOME, everyone! Today our lovely little corner of the blogosphere is being featured on the SITS Girls Website! What the what? Well, if you’re not familiar with the SITS Girls, … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness

Posted on May 31, 2012 by jenn

Lately I’ve been pondering the word – forgiveness. Some may say that I am a very forgiving person, and I am. To you. But not very much to myself. I hold high standards for myself, and can be a little … Continue reading →

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When You Don’t Know What to Say…

Posted on May 30, 2012 by jenn

I have opened a new post so many times the past couple of days. My words feel forced, and empty. Writer’s block? Or toomanythoughtstoorganizeblock? I’m not sure. But I’m still here. Watching the trees become alive with vibrant green leaves. … Continue reading →

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Kids Quote Friday

Posted on May 25, 2012 by jenn

Good morning, everyone! Enjoy a few funny quotes this morning, and have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend! Me: If you had a super power, what would you want it to be? Kid: I’d like to be able to shoot … Continue reading →

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My Armor

Posted on May 23, 2012 by jenn

Each time I step into the waiting room, I suit up. Pull a smile out of the air. Take a deep breath. Or five. Shake away the previous stress taken in from the previous client. Focus my brain. Wrap my … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on May 16, 2012 by jenn
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And That’s That.

Posted on May 15, 2012 by jenn

In the beginning, you wonder why the world is still spinning. Why everyone is still going about their day as if nothing changed. How does the world operate without the person you love so dearly in it? Why can’t you … Continue reading →

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Around Here

Posted on May 14, 2012 by jenn

Around midnight, I woke up to Casey with his shirt off and his arm raised standing over me saying “GET IT OUT! GET IT OUT!” It was a tick. Stuck in his armpit. Having just been woken out of a … Continue reading →

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