I miss writing and blogging. It was such a big part of my life for so long. And then the world changed. I started blogging back in 2006 as I waited to bring our son home and then became a "mommy blogger." And then life happened and I wrote less on here as I wrote … Continue reading Well, Hello…
Author: Dawn Kasal-Finley
Uncertainty
I have so many words swirling around in my head. Swirling like they have been thrown in the vitamix and slowly turned up to full speed. I have been trying to put them on paper-- but the paper disappears Faster than I can put words down. The words don't come clear quickly- they come in … Continue reading Uncertainty
Nights are the Hardest
The logistics of life have not changed that much since Bill died. Sure, I don't have anyone to pick up the slack when I am just too tired to do the driving and no back-up when a decision has to be made or I have to be in two places at once. But in general, … Continue reading Nights are the Hardest
Reminders
There are reminders everywhere. Every time I open the fridge. Every time I pull up the "list" on our DVR. Every time I walk into my bedroom. It's now my bedroom. For almost 20 years it was our bedroom. Now it's just mine. The mail that arrives with his name on it. Evidence that he … Continue reading Reminders
Teachers are Human
It's been 7 weeks since my husband died suddenly and unexpectedly on what had been both my birthday and a perfect day together. Needless to say, my world and life has been turned upside down. We have two amazing children (13 and 11) who need me now more than ever. I also have 103 teenagers … Continue reading Teachers are Human
Embracing Imperfection 