You know that age old saying, don’t ask why me? Well at least that is what I believed …that was something you just didn’t do. Even if you went through a crap ton of stuff you just didn’t ask why me. I don’t know about you but sometimes I sit back in my head (somewhere in that mass of echoing...
Most of people have a memory of the ice cream truck coming by and the excited feeling you get knowing you were about to get something off the ice cream truck, YAY! Well that's for most people. I admit I used to feel the same way. UNTIL.... Living in Las Vegas, NV we lived right behind a...
As a victim of domestic violence there comes a time in that span of abuse that the abused can turn into the abuser. Now with that said, that person isn't your typical abuser. That person turns into the desperate, feeling of all is lost and will take something extreme to get out of. I don't...
You already might know by now I am a dog lover. Or isn't it obvious ? This was Charlie's ear just a couple of days ago and after I put some of the Zymox treatment in it Over the years my dogs had reoccurring ear infections that found us in the vet's office quite often to get...
It is Sunday morning here in the Carter home. Daughter volunteered at a disabled/special needs baseball game on Saturday and well the rest of us were at home. We took the opportunity to literally do nothing. But that also means since nothing was done yesterday it has to be done today. Bad thing...
He was born August of 93 and she was born November 95 so a little over 2 years apart. All their lives I have been asked, Are they twins? No. Of course not. But their bond is one that I can't explain. They have been together in even the most traumatic event like the times when child protective...
If you have read all my posts you may recall when I mentioned something about Dusty and him almost getting on an ice cream truck. Kayla kept him from listening to the guy that was trying to get him on the truck. As a parent things like this terrifies the hell out of me. Well, you would think...
If you have read all my posts you may recall when I mentioned something about Dusty and him almost getting on an ice cream truck. Kayla kept him from listening to the guy that was trying to get him on the truck. As a parent things like this terrifies the hell out of me. Well, you would think...
For some reason today I feel more exhausted than I have been in past times when I have been bombarded by so many things at once. Maybe it's just because I have been put in a situation I was never prepared to handle. But when are we ever prepared to have to make decisions like this for our...
Who do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see the struggle, the strides, the scars? Or do you see what those of us see that know your obstacles? The strength you were given to carry the weight of 10 men through the desert. Do you see the fragility of a blooming...
If you have read all my posts you may recall when I mentioned something about Dusty and him almost getting on an ice cream truck. Kayla kept him from listening to the guy that was trying to get him on the truck. As a parent things like this terrifies the hell out of me. Well, you would...
For some reason I could not post this little clip directly to facebook so I went around it! By the way this company is veteran owned and operated. They reserved a link especially for Through Our Lives and coupon code for my blog followers. ...
Dated July 3, 2012 an Amazon customer added their review of the product and one that I will never forget! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! "After having been told my danglies looked like an elderly rastafarian I decided to take the plunge and buy some of this as previous...
Dated July 3, 2012 an Amazon customer added their review of the product and one that I will never forget! I hope enjoy this as much as I did! "After having been told my danglies looked like an elderly rastafarian I decided to take the plunge and buy some of this as previous shaving...
Who do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see the struggle, the strides, the scars? Or do you see what those of us see that know your obstacles? The strength you were given to carry the weight of 10 men through the desert. Do you see the fragility of a blooming...
I had the ultrasound of my neck done earlier in March. We had to go to Tampa Florida last Thursday for my husband's grandmothers funeral. We got back on Monday, picked up the dogs at the kennel and then I called the doctor's office to see if they had gotten the results in from the ultrasound....
Who do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see the struggle, the strides, the scars? Or do you see what those of us see that know your obstacles? The strength you were given to carry the weight of 10 men through the desert. Do you see the fragility of a blooming...
If you have read all my posts you may recall when I mentioned something about Dusty and him almost getting on an ice cream truck. Kayla kept him from listening to the guy that was trying to get him on the truck. As a parent things like this terrifies the hell out of me. Well, you would...
If you have read all my posts you may recall when I mentioned something about Dusty and him almost getting on an ice cream truck. Kayla kept him from listening to the guy that was trying to get him on the truck. As a parent things like this terrifies the hell out of me. Well, you would...
"Published on Jan 7, 2017This video is meant to serve as a public service announcement to all families that have been stationed at MCRD Parris Island or MCAS Beaufort and lived in the Laurel Bay military housing community. In the last several years, 8 children (that we know of so far) that lived...
Within the span of the past month and some change it seems it has been non-stop around here. The newest pup, Chewy had his surgery in November to reconstruct his knee/leg in order to stabilize his kneecap. It kept sliding off to the side of his leg and then back to the front. It was seemed to be...
Within the span of the past month and some change it seems it has been non-stop around here. The newest pup, Chewy had his surgery in November to reconstruct his knee/leg in order to stabilize his kneecap. It kept sliding off to the side of his leg and then back to the front. It was seemed to be...
I this!! Exceptional Educators is a group of professionals committed to educating the mind, body and soul. We support the needs of the whole child through therapy and educational services provided in a one on one and group setting. We...
I this!! Exceptional Educators is a group of professionals committed to educating the mind, body and soul. We support the needs of the whole child through therapy and educational services provided in a one on one and group setting. We offer a...
I this!! Exceptional Educators is a group of professionals committed to educating the mind, body and soul. We support the needs of the whole child through therapy and educational services provided in a one on one and group setting. We offer a range of...
"I have been following this not just as a sexual assault survivor, fellow North Carolinian, a mother, but because I have personal connections with other members of the Hedgepeth family. Like alot of families they have close knit bonds but also share a love for their cultural heritage,...
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So here it is. The start, the beginning. Although I am a bit unsure how to do this so bear with me. I have been told on several occasions that I ought to ''write a book'' about our lives. I am not beyond sharing our story I just don't want the ''wrong'' attention. You have people who are always...
So here it is. The start, the beginning. Although I am a bit unsure how to do this so bear with me. I have been told on several occasions that I ought to ''write a book'' about our lives. I am not beyond sharing our story I just don't want the ''wrong'' attention. You have people who are always...
My husband and I were talking the other day about the things in my past. He has expressed on more than one occasion that if he could he would somehow erase, get rid of, the people or events that have left such a lasting effect on my mind, body, and soul. Those things that have left me forever...
My husband and I were talking the other day about the things in my past. He has expressed on more than one occasion that if he could he would somehow erase, get rid of, the people or events that have left such a lasting effect on my mind, body, and soul. Those things that have left me forever...
Listening to the not-so-good advice of my biological father I put my son up for adoption when I had him. On the 3rd day at the hospital I went one way and watched as he went with the foster care/social services worker. I cried thinking at the same time it would be the best thing for him. He was...
It was 1992, I was working at Pizza Hut as a waitress and living with a couple who took me in. I met her after committing myself to a mental hospital after being raped by an ex-boyfriends uncle who I thought I could trust. He kept me locked up in the bedroom for weeks. I would try to escape and...
So here it is. The start, the beginning. Although I am a bit unsure how to do this so bear with me. I have been told on several occasions that I ought to ''write a book'' about our lives. I am not beyond sharing our story I just don't want the ''wrong'' attention. You have people who are always...
My husband and I were talking the other day about the things in my past. He has expressed on more than one occasion that if he could he would somehow erase, get rid of, the people or events that have left such a lasting effect on my mind, body, and soul. Those things that have left me forever...
My husband and I were talking the other day about the things in my past. He has expressed on more than one occasion that if he could he would somehow erase, get rid of, the people or events that have left such a lasting effect on my mind, body, and soul. Those things that have left me forever...
Today, November 6 is my husbands birthday. He is not used to necessarily celebrating it because of the way they grew up they didn't celebrate birthdays, Christmas, etc. He turns 33 years old. Yes, I guess that technically means I am a "cougar" since I have almost 9 years on him. But I am ok with...
Side Effects. The two words can have a lot of meanings to everyone. They take own different meanings depending on the subject. There are side effects of medications, abuse, rape, discipline, so on and so forth. Let's face it ...everything has a side effect. The side effects I am referring to in...
For some reason today I feel more exhausted than I have been in past times when I have been bombarded by so many things at once. Maybe it's just because I have been put in a situation I was never prepared to handle. But when are we ever prepared to have to make decisions like this for our...
"I have been following this not just as a sexual assault survivor, fellow North Carolinian, a mother, but because I have personal connections with other members of the Hedgepeth family. Like alot of families they have close knit bonds but also share a love for their cultural heritage,...
So here it is. The start, the beginning. Although I am a bit unsure how to do this so bear with me. I have been told on several occasions that I ought to ''write a book'' about our lives. I am not beyond sharing our story I just don't want the ''wrong'' attention. You have people who are always...
There are those events in our lives and the lives of our children that we see as huge milestones and you would do almost anything to make sure you did not miss it. Well for us one of those events was Kayla's boot camp graduation. We are so enormously proud of her and this accomplishment. Seems...
There are those events in our lives and the lives of our children that we see as huge milestones and you would do almost anything to make sure you did not miss it. Well for us one of those events was Kayla's boot camp graduation. We are so enormously proud of her and this accomplishment. Seems...
Over the last 10 plus years or so I have been taking pictures in fear I won't be able to remember things, even the most miniscule of memories. Unfortunately with a multitude of pictures comes the need for the storage. Luckily as technology has advanced we have gotten better storage capabilities...
Turned a page in this never-ending book of life for us. Whether we are in a better position or not remains to be seen. James had been working in a temporary position at the post office. He'd also been steadily submitting applications for whatever position he thought he may have been qualified...
So here it is. The start, the beginning. Although I am a bit unsure how to do this so...