This Brutiful Life

The Universe has been speaking to us lately in a variety of ways. Some of it seemed to be a warning, and we listened. Some of it seemed to be more about conspiring in our favor, and we listened then as well. Depending on where someone stands on the spiritual spectrum, these could be considered Read more

The following words were written by the best husband in the world: The last 5 months have been . . . let’s just say . . . interesting, difficult, and hopeful all wrapped in a nice little messy package. In March of this year, I had reached my breaking point of frustration with one of my Read more

For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. I originally wanted to be an elementary teacher since that was all I knew. When I entered high school, I began to suspect that I wanted to be a high school teacher. By the end of high school, Read more

In my everyday life, I am someone who speaks the truth. I am not afraid to (respectfully) say what needs to be said, even if it is difficult. For the emotionally mature people in my life, this is a respected and appreciated part of who I am. This type of honesty and authenticity builds trust Read more

Physical Health:We are still in Step 1 of the tentative treatment plan: Some people have asked me what Step 1 entails. There are too many pieces to be able to give a complete rundown, but I can give a general overview. Basically, my most recent test results indicated that my liver, kidneys, and adrenal glands Read more

This health journey is a constant test of my resilient nature. The many twists and turns can make it difficult at times to see where I have been and where I am going. The pace is slow, and there are many setbacks. It can sometimes feel like I am going in circles if I am Read more