Minnie's Food Pantry

I want to talk about an organization that is doing amazing things. I was privileged to be able to serve at Minnie's Food Pantry today through my job, and I am SO glad that I did. They are almost non-government funded and all food, and clothing donations (in addition to everything else) comes straight from volunteers and grocery stores wishing to contribute healthy foods. It's really amazing. Especially when you get to see and meet the people you are serving. Look at them. Converse with them. Put a face and a name with a cause.

I have been hungry before. And, there was a point in my life that I could have been homeless as well, if I hadn't had family. Some people don't have that luxury. Yes, family is a luxury. NOT being hungry is a luxury. Hunger is all consuming. Its all you can think about and worry about where your next meal is coming from. It affects your physical and mental well being.

We all hear about the homeless. We all see them. We see the billboards, we hear the news. But it means nothing if we aren't actually doing anything about it. Even a small contribution is a huge help. One of the quotes that is literally everywhere around Minnie's Pantry comes from Mother Teresa; "If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one." It REALLY does make a difference.

Check them out here!

Summer Days

This summer seemed to fly by! It was glorious, though. So many good times and memories. However, I was THAT mom and made sure the boys kept up with their summer bridge work and reading. Much to their dismay, ha. But, I think frequent visits to the pool made up for that. And Christian's fiesta birthday party...vacation to the beach and Austin, and general relaxation. Aaaand...I may or may not have allowed the boys to get their start in graffiti. Oops. :)
My ode to summer 2018 below in pictures. :) Happy Wednesday!

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Whew, its been awhile!

I take these blog breaks usually when major negative life events transpire. It's as though the inspiration, creativity, and passion leave for a bit. Like what happened the middle and latter part of 2016 when two very close people to me passed away. It is like living in a fog where there doesn't seem to be an end or a light at the end of the tunnel. I live life day by day just trying to get through it…not really thinking about anything and generally feeling numb. trying to piece a new normal back into my life. It's getting there, but very slowly. Sometimes its like everything is fine, then wham! the bandaid is ripped off and a new layer of grief begins, I have come to appreciate (as much as I also hate) these jolts of reality, because they tell me I am still capable of feeling deeply. They are a reminder of love.

In other news, the boys are growing up so fast, and, like most of my other blog posts, I try to cherish each new event and milestone in their lives. I am so proud of the children they are and are growing up to be. Sometimes I just want to slow down time and savor it all…these are the days I will yearn one day to return to.

I tell my story better in pictures, so here are a few of what we've been up to lately. :)