This Brutiful Life

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

Our wedding anniversary was this last week, and we both took time off from our wage-producing jobs (as opposed to our “keeping me alive” jobs that don’t allow for time off 🤣). Since it is difficult for me to travel, I encouraged my husband to plan a solo trip to a neighboring state to go… Read more