Finding Joy in the Journey
Recently, very recently, I finally crossed the line... the line at which I could pay attention to the world of news, and social media, and politics... and keep my focus where I needed to be. Instead of feeling informed, I felt divisive, tired, weary, and sometimes, angry. My kids felt the same, leading one of... Continue Reading →
2021 - for many of us - seems to be a continuation of 2020. We're one month in and - while there are signs of hope - we are, for the most part, at home, distanced, and masked. We're maintaining "new" feelings that have become old, and, well, many of us are ready to take... Continue Reading →
I haven't shared a lot about what's been going on for our family in the past few months...mostly because I wasn't sure where to start, at least not with much clarity or direction. The lack of direction has not necessarily improved, but, perhaps, the clarity has. Back in January, John found out some major changes... Continue Reading →
By the standards of this world, and to be honest, our own expectations, 2018 hasn't been off to what would generally be a "great" start in the Pyne household. I don't need to go into details; this isn't that kind of post. But, suffice it to say there have been more questions than answers, more... Continue Reading →
My thoughts are scattered this morning; I think a lot of people can relate to this. I share this not for sympathy, but to ask you to bear with me as I try to share what I believe I need to share. It might not be succinct, it might not flow just the way I'd... Continue Reading →
The past week - or rather, the past year culminating in the past week - has felt like a whirlwind...sometimes more like a downward spiral where it feels harder and harder to catch my breath. I've been watching the news, reading updates, taking in what my friends and those close to me have to say... Continue Reading →
I've tried to hold off for awhile now. But, after much thought, I can't anymore. I have to add my voice, or at least a small story to the discussion that's been taking over our nation. I'm not going to say who should vote for who, who would be the best candidate, or what the... Continue Reading →
I don't know where to start....except to say that, like most Americans, today, I woke with a heavy heart. Before going on, I want to be clear...this is not a result of last night's shooting in Dallas, or the live-streamed shooting that went public preceeding it. That was not my tipping point. Although it did... Continue Reading →
Remember all of that positivity I'd stored up and shared, about how it was so exciting to be a part of something new, something bigger...to start over? Before I address it, I want to start by saying that all of that still holds true. I'm thankful for the opportunities our family has been given. I'm... Continue Reading →
Guys. I have to tell you, I am so so very excited to share this post with you all. While many of you know that I'm on my own pregnancy journey, and some of my posts will likely reflect that once I'm back up and going, long before I knew I was pregnant, I knew... Continue Reading →
Take Two 