Mama and Cara by Cara

Veterans Day

Thank you to all of our veterans who have fought for our freedom. We appreciate and are blessed by you!

Update On My Journey With Depression

Hello!! I wanted to give an update on my fight with depression. I had a rough year with it. I tried several different things. All seemed to work at first and then I would end up depressed again. Then, back in September, I went to the gynecologist. I told her how I was feeling and she did tests on me. She found out my hormones were wayyyyy off. She put me on meds for that. Now, two months later, I am doing so much better!!! I am more even and I just feel positive and back to my self. I am so thankful to my doctor who listened and tried to find out what was going on with me. I am happy and my kids can tell a big difference in my energy. I just want to encourage everyone to keep seeking opinions until you find out what is wrong. Depression does exist and it is a medical condition but also sometimes, other medical factors (esp. in women who have had kids) can be there too. I am amazed at the difference in my health. Everyone be your own advocate and pls never be embarrassed to share details about how you are feeling with your doctor.

Little Poem

Live every minute of every day

try not to let stress get in the way

of living life and sharing peace

lots of hugs to say the least

laugh alot and enjoy the sun

play with your kids

and have some fun!!!

Enjoy Every Minute of Today

Taking in the good is not about putting a happy shiny face on everything, nor is it about turning away from the hard things in life. It's about nourishing inner well-being, contentment, and peace -- refuges to which you can always return. --Rick Hanson

just some moments

Some of my favorite moments....

I told my kids they were getting so big. Cara said "mama, I am still little (6)" and I said "yes, you are the youngest" and she said "mama, no matter how big I get, I will always be your baby". Then, she gave me a huge hug. Warms my heart.

I am blessed to have a friend, Leslie, who is so much like me. It is nice to have someone who always understands. I appreciated our talk tonight Leslie!

I am trying to live in the moment, seek to understand, be present and feel each feeling. No more numbing for me. I am ready to fly.

the Little Seed

Once there was a dream

planted in the heart of a child.

Through the years it would

start to grow and someone

would step on it with negative

words over and over, until it

quit looking for new springs.

Then ONE person took the time

to look inside the heart and with kind words

and encouragement the dream

began to grow....

until it became REALITY!!!