When we can’t see the Mountains

I first moved to California in July 2009.  I knew there were mountains surrounding me because I had visited before, however, I could not see the mountains; smog covered them for the first couple months I was here.  Though I knew they were there from memory, I could not see them.  It was not until…

You are not broken

You may have been through tough times, but you are not broken.  You may have been hurt and disappointed over and over, but you are not broken.  Your love may have not been returned, but you are not broken. They may have left you, but you are not broken.  You may have regrets, but you…

My Stepdad’s Cancer diagnosis

My step dad Jeff is the type of person who lights up a room. He is a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.   I will never forget how happy my mom was when she met him. She had been through some not so great relationships then he came along. They met through a…