In May of 2012 Kenny and I welcomed our baby girl, Lucy Grace. Lucy was diagnosed with Spina Bifida when I was 20 weeks pregnant. Like many other families our experience was difficult and painful to talk about in the beginning. I have attempted to document our journey with SB so our family and friends can stay informed. Although we had some serious medical challenges in the first few months, Spina Bifida does not define our daughter or our family. Kenny and I are so lucky to have two kids we adore. This is our life with a 7 yr old and an infant....with an SB twist!

Monday, January 11, 2010

Me? Oh I work for the State.

I got a job! With the State of New York. That's crazy. Well that part isn't crazy, it's more about what it represents. A full time job has been the last step to moving forward with the divorce and moving forward as a single Mama. The single part I'm OK with. The not seeing my son everyday, not so much. Not only am I not OK with it, it actually takes quite a bit of effort not to become paralyzed by the mere thought of it. After being home with my Goose everyday for almost four years just sending him to preschool in September was a monumental task. Fortunately he LOVES school. I know he is ready, and I know he loves being with all the other kids. I just miss him. I am so lucky I was able to find a 9-5 job that will work with his schedule!

Friday, January 1, 2010

So long 2009, Hello 2010!

"Change is the essence of life. Be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become." ~Unknown

It was a little harder to let go of 2009 then I thought it would be. The new year brings a clean slate that is fresh and exciting, but it is also completely unknown and a bit scary. It is difficult to say goodbye to what was normal, even the things that weren't working. That's why I love this quote. I think all too often we hold onto what is comfortable even when it's not the best thing for us. Daring to let go, to surrender, creates the possibility for so much more.

In 2010 I resolve to surrender to change, surrender to hope, and surrender to possibility.
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