Category Archives: General

Stuff…

3 more sleeps!!! Till what, you ask?  FLORIDA!!!  I am off to a writer’s conference… same retreat I was on last year… and to add to the wonderfulness of it, my bestie will be coming to join me during my … Continue reading

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Surrogates, Vomit, Idiopathic…

Have you watched the show 19 Kids and Counting?  For many reasons, this isn’t a show I watch.  The other night as I was flipping channels and paused on this show as they were asking FAQ.  One of the questions … Continue reading

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Boys to Men…

I have struggled with this post, simply because to be true to me, I must be honest and yet to be honest seems to make me stick out…  you know, to admit that I am not a perfect parent or … Continue reading

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A Taste of India…

It’s midweek… and yet it’s a short week so all is good with the world.  Monday was Family Day here… a good day.  Friday is a day off for the younger four boys, which means sleeping in (well, the reality … Continue reading

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Happy Valentines’s To You!

Happy Valentine’s Day! I was nursing a headache and felt the need to bury my head under the blankets and disappear for a bit.  On the other hand, I should really have done  something romantic or semi-romantic for my sweetheart. … Continue reading

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The Weather Outside is Delightful!

Today was so gorgeous!!! The sun just beamed down on us and kept us smiling and warm.  I love days like today… it’s a tease that spring is around the corner.  I had so many things that I needed to … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Dear Hubby!

It’s February 5, which means only one thing… it’s my dearest hubby’s birthday! How lucky am I?  Where do I even begin?  Well, the story has been told, many a time, of this cute Indian boy that caught my eye … Continue reading

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Obedience…

It’s midweek… and it’s harder and harder to get the troopers up and at ’em. “Mommy, I feel sick” interpreted “Mommy, I’m tired and don’t want to get up.”  Sigh.  It’s grey outside and I too, want to just bury … Continue reading

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Elephants, Where Are You?

Of course I should have known better!  It’s Friday… (did I mention our cleaning lady quit… apparently to go back to school…but I’m not sure really…), since returning back from India, I’ve had sick kiddies and have not really had … Continue reading

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Oh God….

On our last day in Calcutta, we had hired a guide and car to show us some of the sights of this incredible city.  We told our guide that we would like to see Mother Teresa’s home, a temple and … Continue reading

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India: Through My Eyes

In another life, I have a dream of being a National Geographic photographer.  Travel the world, see all the exotic places, try the exquisite foods, meet the  most amazing people and document their incredible stories.  Of course, this would have … Continue reading

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Family…

Surprising my mom in India was fun.  She had no clue, in fact, she looked at the boys and walked past them until they called out to her.  It was so fun for the boys. India… I was overwhelmed with … Continue reading

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A Life Time Ago…

After 35 years my mom is off to India for a visit.   Can you imagine?  35 years is a few year shy of my whole life!  So much has happened in that time.  She was very excited!  Her immediate … Continue reading

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Jesus, Help me.

Happy New Years! I haven’t been writing lately.  I even wondered if my blogging days are over and would it matter?  Partly because my computer in my office as been at the “shop being fixed” for a long while and … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Jesus!

Merry Christmas! The traditional Christmas morning picture … can you tell which boys are morning people? 🙂 Our house is in the mode of quietness, everyone is off playing with their loot.  Even the dogs are content with their juicy … Continue reading

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Dying Traditions…

Do you send out Christmas cards?  If not, how come?  Is it simply laziness, lack of time or you really just don’t care?  Do you like getting them?  I love Christmas cards!  I love knowing and appreciating the fact that … Continue reading

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Getaway!

We’re back!  Sanj and I went to the Bahamas for the weekend.  Literally the weekend… we left Friday morning (early) and came home Sunday evening… this was my birthday present from my favorite man this year.  Not bad, eh? This … Continue reading

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144 Cookies and Counting…

I was reading this book that was set around friends and a Cookie Exchange… and of course the thought came to mind that I must plan one!  How fun… as I invited people that I would usually invite… it seemed … Continue reading

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Surviving…

And the week has started off with a bang… Max and I made the trek to Sick Kids yesterday to meet with our doctor.  The results from the esophageal manometry came back and we learned that his esophagus is not contracting … Continue reading

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“What Can I Pray About For You?”

Yesterday while at church… a lady (whom I know but am not close to) leaned over after church and asked me, “What can I pray for you about?  You seem to be battling something heavy.”  I was suffering from cramps … Continue reading

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