It’s here… This is the time of the year when everything seems to be happening all at once. From October to February, we have Halloween, our anniversary, his birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all four kid’s birthdays in the 30 days after Christmas. I…
I passed the Lifestyle Medicine board exam! Whew! I wasn’t sure it was going to work out that way. When I walked out of that room, I felt less confident with every step. You know, I’ve taken lots of exams over the course of…
Well, it’s finished.. I took the exam yesterday morning. It was tough, and I’m not sure I passed. Which is really irritating because I spent eight months, four flights, countless hours of studying and thousands of dollars to pass this exam. Actually, irritating isn’t…
Who me? Y’all know I love making some to-do lists! Well, I don’t really love the lists. It’s more of a love-hate relationship: I love not having the things I need to do rattle around in my brain and making me worry that I’ll…
I’m 2 1/2 weeks away from my board exam in Orlando. Y’all, I got out the index cards last night to make some flash cards – I’m in full study mode now! It’s so different going through exam prep with a job and…
Today, I just needed a nap. It’s been a whirlwind week. I went to Asheville with my daughter to a church women’s retreat. It was her first retreat and we enjoyed the mountains, catching up with old friends and meeting new ones, and just…
This week, I want to tell you a story. First, let me catch you up. In last week’s post, I told you about my upcoming medical board exam and how all my requirements were due. I scraped together every available minute and all…
Well, I did it. Remember last week when I talked about worrying myself sick (actually catching a cold or something because of stress)? Despite my best efforts at managing my mind, being consistent in prayer and meditation, and keeping an upbeat attitude, the stress…
Early last Saturday morning I took my oldest daughter with me to walk a labyrinth. I had been trying to find time to spend with each child separately, so they’d have time with mommy without competition from their siblings. It hadn’t been something I’d been…
Since starting this blog three years ago, each week I’ve known what to write, even if it wasn’t until the last day. This is the first week I’ve felt like maybe I have nothing to say. These last few weeks have been challenging, to…