HI! I’m Jennifer.
Life is good, overall. It isn’t always easy. After going through a divorce, becoming a widow, and a full-time single mom to one, delightful boy, I appreciate what I have (tangible and intangible) and enjoy connecting with other bloggers. Add cancer to the mix and a sweet spouse.
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Tag Archives: moving
I Can Put On My Own Socks! – Recovery Overview
As much as I loved coming home from the hospital, it sucked to not have nurses taking care of me and keeping my pain pills on a schedule and helping me to the bathroom. Also, by the time I came … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer treatment, gratitude, healing, lung cancer, moving, recovery
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Truck Envy
I have truck envy. There, I said it. Not just for any truck. No, I want the Toyota Tacoma. Stop laughing. I have wanted a Toyota Tacoma since I was in college. I have also moved more times than I … Continue reading
Of All the Things
Of all the things I got rid of during my last move, a mere 7 and a half months ago, yes, I wish I had kept one thing: the boot dryer. Why, oh, why did I ever think getting rid … Continue reading
One Mug Lighter
Little Guy and I made hot cocoa after skiing one day this weekend. He saw the pure cocoa powder in the pantry and wanted to know what it tasted like this weekend. “Lick your finger, stick it in there and … Continue reading
My Own Elephant
I have these bins. They sit in my living space. They are my very own elephant in the room. I put the bins in my living space to give me reason to go through them. I did not put them in … Continue reading
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Tagged life is good, memories, moving, moving forward, single mom, widow
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Box It Up
LIttle Guy and I looked at another place to live tonight. It would suit us perfectly, but it does not allow pets. I’ve got a plan, though. Don’t worry. Wait, that’s not the plan. I always worry. I have a … Continue reading
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4 Years and a Froyo
I’ve made it. I’ve made it four years since Ex died. And I didn’t think it would be the way it is. I didn’t think I’d have a love/hate relationship with my living situation. I love where I live, but … Continue reading
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Tagged appreciation, change, full time parenting, grieving, loss, moving, moving forward, single mom, single parenting
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Tears of Joy and Pain
I probably shouldn’t be listening to Maroon 5’s latest album, particularly the song “Sad”, but I am and lonely, and I don’t normally feel either of those. If Adam Levine were here to wipe my tears, I would feel better. … Continue reading
Talk Thursday – Imaginary Spring
Boyfriend left for the Jersey shore a week ago. I drove him to the airport the morning of Winter Storm Watch #1 which called for 28″. We got a few inches. Living above 10,000 feet, we hear from the Snow … Continue reading
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Tagged change, grief recovery, happiness, kids, moving, moving forward, single mom
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Talk Thursday – My Reason for not
My reason for not: fear. I need to call an attorney today to help me get my Ex to cooperate with our divorce agreement. I have put it off for at least a month or two. I’m afraid. I’m afraid … Continue reading
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Tagged change, courage, divorce, facing fear, fear, kids, moving, overcoming fear, responsibility, strength
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