Living with a disability was far from my radar. Ben and I met at high school youth group and continued to date even though we went off to different universities. We were nearing college graduation, both applying to graduate schools, and looking forward to marriage. I...
As I write this the babies and I made a trip to visit my parents for my mother’s 62nd birthday in a neighboring state without my husband. Tom had rotations and didactics Friday and I needed to be in town for an event before 6 pm. Even if I didn’t have an...
Tidying Up with Marie Kondo has sparked so much joy for us and maybe a little stress for all our busy husbands as we pile up, sort, and purge. Sister spirit to Marie Kondo, Sarah, a former special education teacher turned stay-at-home mama to 14-month-old LJ and...
While my husband is putting in the hard work for a formal education in healthcare, I have enjoyed finding ways to help our home be a healthier place to live. Fortunately, I am around a large community of women who are living healthy lifestyles and love having their...
On July 12, 2015, I married my best friend after having really only known him for eighteen months. Insert surprise emoji face! You would think making one of the biggest decision of your life, one you literally have to live with daily would require a little more...
Scientific studies show that the rate of depression for medical students is 15%-30% higher than the general population and out of those students only 15-20% are seeking help. Much of the challenge is the work load, lack of sleep, the pressures of competition to get in...