I started writing this week about our journey to healing for our daughter. Before going too much further, I want you to understand eczema and the challenges it brings. First, here is a basic definition from The National Eczema Association. Eczema is the name for a group of conditions that cause the skin to become … Continue reading This journey can be long…did you learn anything?
Author: risingaboveitall
Let’s start at the beginning of the journey
So where have I been the past year you ask? Crazy busy with family, work and life. But one "thing" that kept us really busy was an illness that seemed to control our lives for many years and was finally addressed last year. You're probably thinking, "Yeah, how can an illness take over and control your … Continue reading Let’s start at the beginning of the journey
Sometimes it’s the little things in life
My morning routine for the past several months has been the same. Wake up, get ready for work, get the kids ready for school, walk them to school, take the dog for a walk and then drive off to work. Not much to really think about until you take a deeper look at that routine. … Continue reading Sometimes it’s the little things in life
Remembering Good Times
I found this in my notes from 1/4/17 When there is no tv, no electronics, no room in the house to go be by yourself, what do you do? Play Clue (Simpsons version) and snuggle in bed. After a rousing game of Clue, it was time to put the kids to bed. But first, a … Continue reading Remembering Good Times
Reflecting on International Women’s Day
After a day of honoring women that I work with and other women that have impacted my life (like my mom and sisters), I started to reflect on what it truly means to be a woman in today's society and does that match up to my Biblical values. So I looked at the Bible and … Continue reading Reflecting on International Women’s Day
Holiday Traditions
Looking through some files on my computer, I came across one that said "traditions for school." Curious, I opened the document. It had pictures for my daughter's kindergarten fall project where she was asked to show pictures and write a description of her favorite holiday traditions. Here is what she chose. The first picture is … Continue reading Holiday Traditions
Pinky Promise
So you think you are a good parent. Your kids make it to school every day with a lunch packed, homework done (well, most of the time), hair brushed (about once every other day) and appropriate weather clothes (for my daughter, this means whatever she wants to wear). Yesterday when I got home from work, … Continue reading Pinky Promise
Re-awakening
Last night a few wonderful men in our neighborhood, including my husband, surprised their wives with a date night that included dinner and a concert. At the dinner table, each of us women received a note from our husbands with three things that they love about us. We finished dinner then were escorted to a concert … Continue reading Re-awakening
Family time
What is the definition of family time? The 15 minute drive to a baseball or soccer game? The 10 minute walk to/from school? A couple of hours at the park after school with friends? A quick chat over dinner? Movie night? I think we are getting to the point in our family that any time … Continue reading Family time
Vacation
I started this posting several times as I reminisced the last week of what might be called a vacation. According to Merriam-Webster, a vacation is “a respite or a time of respite from something; a scheduled period during which activity is suspended; a period spent away from home or business in travel or recreation.” Let’s … Continue reading Vacation
Rising Above It All 
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