leukemia & Joey: The Story of his Diagnosis

How does one begin to tell the story of the time their child was diagnosed with cancer?   People usually call leukemia – leukemia.  They say it like it is a disease unto itself, but it is cancer.  It is a cancer of the blood.  

Luck and Blessings For Us

I am really doing a 360 from last week to this week, but I have been holding on to this one since late January! Today is March 17th, when many people celebrate St. Patrick, the patron Saint of Ireland.

I Believe: The Current State of My Faith

I don’t go to church anymore, but my faith has never been stronger! A few of you may want to argue that point with me, and some currently do, but I know how I feel.

Sunshine Blogger Award

I am thrilled and humbled to be nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award! This award is given to bloggers by fellow bloggers to encourage and support each other.  It is also a great way to get to know each other a little better.  

Nana Penna & Her Cookbook

One of the many reasons I am writing this blog is to leave some sort of a legacy for my children and grandchildren.  When I first started this endeavor, I had done an Ancestry DNA test.   I had hoped to find out something or anything about my father’s family; especially his mother. 

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The perfect time to share the story of discovering I would soon be blessed with a special child, the ensuing pregnancy and how we almost lost him.

Compassion & Empathy

Happy Sunday!  Today I want to follow up on last weeks post about spreading a positive message and being kind.   Because October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and due to an incident on Twitter, I thought we should talk about compassion and empathy.

Positive Message For A Good Cause

My mission with this blog is to be real. I want to share the chapters of my life, pass on some wisdom and send a positive message. It is my sincere hope that others will benefit from my journey.