When plans don’t work out…

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for the constant love and support. I receive all your messages, comments, and likes with a smile. They truly brighten my day. ❤ I want to reach out to those who are finding their way along the journey of life. I am the queen of having …

My Built in Best Friend

Today is the three year anniversary of my sister, Ryane, leaving this world.  In her memory, here is my post from a week after she passed away.  Always remember ❤ My twin sister, Ryane (pronounced Ryan), passed away 11 days ago.  I am still in shock and feel as if I will be the rest …

The Power of Psalm 91

Does anyone else out there deal with anxiety?   Well, me too! My, not so little anymore, sister is studying abroad, which is so very exciting and amazing and unbelievable, right?  Well, yes, but it also scary and anxiety causing and crazy.   And you are probably thinking, "okay, this overprotective older sister needs to calm down." …

How to get over: the Fear Of Missing Out

I am hear to talk about the all consuming, dreaded -- FOMO.  Or as we all know it, the Fear Of Missing Out. Raise your hand if you have ever felt this.  This feeling that other people's lives are going somewhere, and yours is not.  The feeling when you choose to stay in for the …

Raise your hand if you feel stuck…

I just want to speak to anyone out there who may be feeling stuck. I know this feeling FULLY.  I have lived it, drowned in it, and overcome it.  Repeat. lol I will admit I am guilty of letting myself get stuck at times.  Where I am so overwhelmed that I just cannot see the …

My Journey – Engineer to Social Worker

Hi everyone - This has been a long time coming, and the journey hasn't always been easy, but I am really excited to announce that for the next two years I will be working towards my Masters in Social Work at Aurora University! I will be a full-time student, working part-time, and interning part-time. This …

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! Hi everyone, so I decided it was time for me to begin my own blog.  As most of you may know, I started blogging about two years ago when my twin sister Ryane passed away tragically and unexpectedly.  It is a way for me to deal with my stress and grief, …

Shouts of You

It's coming up on a year.  How the time flies.  You were just here.  I can still feel you by my side.  When I look at pictures, I can feel your presence.  The way you move.  The familiar way you move your hands.  The stupid way you run.  The way your face moves from each …

When your burdens get in your way…

I went to confession for the first time in a loooong time the other day.    I've been holding back because I haven't been able to figure out how I'm feeling about my faith.   I still believe in it all, but I'm in a rut, and I can't figure out if I'm mad or …

More Room for Wisdom

Hey everyone!  It's been awhile. AND a lot has happened!  I will try to quickly fill you all in. I finished my Fall semester with decent grades, not my best, but definitely not my worst.  I am very optimistic about this semester. I started off break getting all four wisdom teeth removed.  That was two weeks …