30 Days of Truth: Day Seven

by maryhelenc, posted in ASH Blog Projects, Mommydom, My New Life As Me

Day Seven: Someone who has made your life worth living for.

That’s easy; my daughters.

They are my purpose, my strength. They’re the reason I’m in college for a second time. They’re the reason I’ll work jobs that I hate. They’re everything.

I couldn’t imagine my life without them. When I was away last month, I called constantly, because I needed to know how they were doing & I missed them so much. Some days, they’re the only reason I pull myself out of bed.

On particularly trying days, when I want to flip out on humanity, I think about whether or not they would be proud of me if I _____. It guides me to do the right thing.

30 Days of Truth: Day Six

by maryhelenc, posted in ASH Blog Projects, Relationships

Day Six: Something you hope you never have to do.

I’ve already done it; said goodbye to someone I shouldn’t have had to lose.

Whether it was a friend, family member, or the two little ones who left before they arrived, I’ve said goodbye to a lot of people I wasn’t ready to lose.

I’m sure I’ll do it again but it never gets easier. It tears through your soul & no amount of “everything happens for a reason” makes it right.

30 Days of Truth: Day Five

by maryhelenc, posted in ASH Blog Projects, Fitnesslicious, Just Fun, MH vs Dating, Mommydom, My New Life As Me, Relationships

Day Five: Something you hope to do in your life.

I’ve actually blogged about this before, so I’ll link up that post Here.

I figure I’ll revisit that list & see if I’ve crossed anything off it yet.

There’s always things I want to do professionally. There’s always someone I want to interview, something fascinating I want to write about. It’s why I love my job so much; it’s ever changing.

Personally, it’s just that list & maybe graduate for a second time & actually become a law clerk & travel to two places: New Orleans & Ireland. But otherwise, it’s those six things & I fully intend to accomplish them all.