Mama Bear

Spring slowly awakens. Buds swell and grow. Rain falls, wind blows. Hens hide their nests. Days grow longer. A womb swells… A flutter… It is Spring.

It is still early, but I feel that I must write this post as a way to help validate life. Two weeks ago, my husband and I found out that we are expecting a new baby this Fall! The journey to conception has been tough. Losing our Firebrand was a Read more…

My little girl is three now… It seems like yesterday. She can climb a tree now… And hugs me everyday. “I juss love my mama” She exclaims excitedly. It makes my heart beat wild with joy And I hug her tenderly. She is such a good helper Just like her Read more…

This post had been a long time in coming. Over the years my life possessions have journeyed in and out of materialistic and minimalistic. Now, I’m in a season of seeking the balance I call mindful motherhood. Maximal, Minimal… Balance What is maximalism? It is a tendency towards excess. Minimalism Read more…

Three months have passed The pain’s still here. Each month it comes anew. I want to move forward To look ahead But blood brings death anew. I’ll always miss you, Always remember Your perfect tiny form. But I’m ready now, I hope, I think, I’m ready to move on. Yet Read more…

My baby… How I miss you. Never shall I kiss you. My life aches, Your life breaks… Away you fly. My baby… I held you. I saw your perfect face. Tiny hands, fingers, toes. The blood- like a rose. Blooms. My baby… It was too soon. No reason. Hospital room. Read more…

No longer will I apologize for lengthy absence. Life has been busy. My children and family come first. Homestead animals and gardens, friends- these are second… And my own passions and pursuits are at the bottom of the list. We have had a busy summer caring for a small garden Read more…

So its been a while since I wrote… Doesn’t seem that anyone noticed my absence. Life has been busy. I’ve stalled on the weight loss and am trying Trim Healthy Mama… We shall see if that helps. I’ve been struggling with my Lyme disease issues and with the loss of Read more…