I Miss Blogging, so….BLOGMAS!!!
Since having the baby so much about my life has changed. Most of these changes are for the better. But one change that has left me dismayed is not having as much time to blog. I miss blogging. I miss writing. I miss blogger meet ups. I miss my blogging friends. I miss blog conferences like Blogalicious. I miss it all. So I will be devoting time this month to writing. I will be participating in Blogmas. I'll be Blogging daily through the month of Christmas. … READ MORE
Thankful For Our New Home. Here’s A Tour!
Happy Thanksgiving Joy Chasers! Like so many of the previous years I have so much to be thankful for. Last year was Baby joy Chaser's first Thanksgiving. What stands out the most this year is I have a brnd new home to be thankful for. A little over a year ago, while visiting my aunt, I went live in the Chasing Joy Private FB group talking about my goal, vision, and intention of moving into a nicer home in a peaceful neighborhood. Well, here we are. Things have not gone as smoothly … READ MORE
Quick To Find Joy. Slow To Learn Lessons.
I don't know why it has taken so long, almost 18 months, for motherhood to teach me this life lesson. I guess I've slowly been learning the lesson over these months. The idea resting in the back of my mind but never actually coming to the forefront or leading me to take action. But this week it is finally sticking. What life lesson you ask? The lesson is to do something as soon as you're able to do it. Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today. So this was supposed to be an … READ MORE
Breastfeeding is Not Always Joyful But it is Normal.
It is National Black Breastfeeding Week. Those who choose to participate are posting photos of themselves breastfeeding. The idea is the more we see these images the more normal breastfeeding can become. I wanted to participate because one of the challenges I faced as a single mother with a newborn is having family show up to help me be visibly uncomfortable to see me breastfeeding. In particular a male family member said he felt like he should leave the room. Though he didn't and I assured … READ MORE
10 Years…Ugh!
10 Years.... UGH 😥 RIP Dad Bill Hartie = Best Dad Ever #AskAboutHim At times I'm amazed at how I've been able to survive and carry on. I guess God saw that the parenting mission was indeed accomplished. This is my Social Media status for today. It's been 10 years since my dad died. Unbelievable! It is still heartbreaking. But I don't feel it every day all day anymore. I can't say time has healed this wound but it has lessend the blow. If you are struggling, deep in the midst of grief, … READ MORE
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