The word “relentless” has always been special to me. I have many stories as to why and will probably share those a different time. This word was spoken over me many years ago and I actually have it inscribed on my body. I was never really sure exactly why it captured me until our adoption…
Read moreThoughts with Koko 1/17/20
I took a very quick trip to Florida last week to see my cousin and her parents. My dad and little man joined me. It was such a great time. Along with my sisters, that cousin is my best friend, so it is always so good to see each other. We laugh and love well….
Read moreFour lessons from a Year with a Broken Heart
One year ago today, our hearts were shattered. Our little twins, whom we loved dearly, left our home with very little notice. We viewed them as our children. They were family. It was painful when they left. It was gut wrenching. I felt as if I couldn’t catch my breath for weeks. It has been…
Read moreThoughts with Koko 1/1/2020
Little man is scared of fireworks. So, New Years Eve was honestly pretty horrible. He was awake well past midnight due to the loud celebrating in and around our neighborhood. He just wanted to be held. He just wanted to hold my hand and be sung to. He just wanted to be close as he…
Read moreThoughts with Koko 12/17/19
It is crazy to think that our world turned upside down three months ago already. The crazy phone call that changed everything was in September. We have spent the better part of those weeks picking up the pieces. We have spent days doing damage control on our hearts and hopes for the future. Our little…
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