Category Archives: Fear

Am I Woman Enough?

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

Today, as we celebrate the many fierce, strong, admirable women who have helped pave the way for a foundation of equality in our country, I’m left pondering a question I’ve been pondering quite a bit the last few months. Am … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazing Husband, Baby E, College, Confessions, Fear, Humility, Nursing School, Parenting, Student Nurse, Taking Care of E, Things That Make You Hmm.., Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Morning After The Day Before

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

It took a while yesterday for everything to process for me.  After writing last night, I fell asleep and it was when I woke up that everything truly sunk in.  I spent the later part of the night and well … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazing Husband, Fear, Personal Reflection | 1 Comment

Why I relate to Rudy Giuliani…

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

Those of you who know me and my political stances are likely scratching your heads pretty hard here, but hear me out. Also, I love Jesus, but I cuss a little…or a lot tonight, so if this isn’t your cup … Continue reading →

Posted in Confessions, Fear, Personal Reflection | 1 Comment

It’s Not Fair.

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

I have about a million other things I need to accomplish this evening, but I have to put these feelings I’ve bottled up into words and release them before I allow them to darken in my heart rotting my soul. … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Amazing Husband, Baby #2, Baby E, Fear, God is Faithful, Infertility, Personal Reflection | 1 Comment

Desperation

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

For the last month or so I’ve been in a place that is completely foreign to me, a place I thought I had returned my entry pass a long while ago.  It’s a place I don’t want to be, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazing Husband, Confessions, Fear, Personal Reflection | Leave a comment

Created for Care

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

I am SO excited to say that I am fortunate enough to attend a Created for Care retreat!  In March, I’ll be flying across the country (with my dear friend Brenda) to beautiful Georgia for a weekend with 449 other … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Baby #2, Baby E, Fear, God is Faithful, Personal Reflection | 4 Comments

RSV is the Devil- Part 5

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

After we all got a little bit of sleep, we finally were moved to our room.  Because the hospital was at 180% capacity, we were placed on a floor with an available bed, not primarily used for children with short-term … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazing Husband, Baby E, Favorite Baby Products, Fear, God is Faithful, Hospitals, Taking Care of E | 1 Comment

RSV is the Devil- Part 4

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

A left the hospital shortly before midnight.  I figured with E asleep, we’d be moving into our room shortly and we could both snuggle in for the evening.  I was wrong. Around 12:30am a Patient Care Technician (PCT) came in … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazing Husband, Baby E, Fear, Hospitals, Taking Care of E | Leave a comment

RSV is the Devil- Part 3

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

*Note from Jenn- I’ve had a few people ask me why I’d want to document our experience in the hospital.  First and foremost, E came out of this experience a stronger, more resilient kid (with a few battle wounds).  To … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby E, Fear, Hospitals, Taking Care of E | 1 Comment

RSV is the Devil- Part 2

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

A, E, and I went back to the waiting area to wait for what I assumed would be only a few minutes before being called back to an available room.  As we waited, the room got more and more crowded, … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby E, Fear, Hospitals, Personal Reflection, Taking Care of E | Leave a comment