It is easy to live in our own worlds of work, stress, life and forget about those a world away who suffer because they are forgotten. This day--World AIDS Day--is such an important day to our family. This is a disease that has touched our family. The touch is far removed, but I feel it … Continue reading World AIDS Day
Author: Dawn Kasal-Finley
Progress and Pride
Yesterday the kids had their first ice-skating lessons. I was looking forward to it, but was also a bit apprehensive. We don't have the best track record with ice skating. Which is sad because my mom and brother run an ice-skating rink. Noah has never been able to skate. The first year we took him … Continue reading Progress and Pride
So Close
I almost made it. But I failed. I made it 26 straight days of posting. Totally forgot yesterday. I woke up at 4am and was momentarily crushed--but then felt this huge wave of relief. I can now only post when I want and when I feel like I have something to say. I like NaBloPoMo … Continue reading So Close
Doing Time
The month is almost over and the end of posting everyday. I am three days away from completing another NaBloPoMo. Things have all of a sudden gotten really busy-judo 3x per week, gymnastics 1x per week, ice skating lessons, piano and work, etc. I don't know how all of this happened. I'm just thankful that … Continue reading Doing Time
A First Attempt
So, one of my brothers lives in Chicago and he and his partner love to do things with the kids when they come in town. They alternate holidays--this year Thanksgiving, next year Christmas, etc. My brother did some searching and found this awesome class he could do with the kids making gingerbread houses. There was … Continue reading A First Attempt
