Category Archives: trials

23 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Mama Self

Posted on May 10, 2017 by thewritertracy

Me holding my first child when she was a week old, 1994 I’ve been a mother for 23 years. That means in the last 23 years I’ve changed hundreds of diapers, picked up thousands of toys, held puking children and … Continue reading →

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If Mom Were Still Here

Posted on March 28, 2017 by thewritertracy

Today is a new day. One that for me, comes with a bit of pain. Because 3 years ago today my mother died. Life has never been the same since. But here is the good news: Though the day may … Continue reading →

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Don’t Think about it, Just Jump

Posted on October 5, 2016 by thewritertracy

A year ago this week my husband and I were in Maui, taking a private tour on the road to Hana. If you’re not familiar, the road to Hana is a miles long stretch of highway along the east coast … Continue reading →

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Standing in the Middle of the Mess

Posted on August 24, 2016 by thewritertracy

She came down the stairs, a look of defeat on her face, “It feels like I’m not making any progress,” she said, “You can’t even tell I’ve done anything.” My oldest daughter is going to grad school and is moving … Continue reading →

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Like Mother, Like Daughter

Posted on May 7, 2016 by thewritertracy

If she were here, she’d have called me on the phone a month ago, asking me about my plans for Mother’s Day. I’d have said, “I don’t know Mom, I haven’t gotten there yet.” If she were here, she’d … Continue reading →

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All I Want for Christmas is…

Posted on December 22, 2015 by thewritertracy

Dear Santa, Hello from Indiana. I hope you and the Mrs. are well. How are the elves? I’m hoping they aren’t too sleep-deprived during this last minute holiday rush in the workshop. I’m so excited that Christmas is just days … Continue reading →

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The Day the Homeless Fed Me

Posted on July 15, 2015 by thewritertracy

There was no audible voice, no specific directive, just a nudge on my heart. But the nudge was strong; so strong I knew immediately what my answer would be: Yes. It took a week to commit, to finally answer the … Continue reading →

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Finding Peace Involves Risk, an interview with Teri Ditslear

Posted on July 7, 2015 by thewritertracy

An Interview with Teri Ditslear; Wife, Mother, Pastor and “Fire-Starter” As soon as I read the article in my local newspaper, I knew I had to get in touch with her. You see, she and I … Continue reading →

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The Art of Practicing Courage

Posted on June 23, 2015 by thewritertracy

Sunset on the Grand Tetons, June 2012 *Friends-if you don’t have the time to read my entire post-I have news to share: please skip to the end! This is the photo. The photo that popped up in my feed with … Continue reading →

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Getting My Instant Fix

Posted on May 30, 2015 by thewritertracy

“You can do Yoga! It says right here that yoga reduces inflammation!” I chuckle to myself, “Okay, well I better wait a few days for that.” My daughter is not convinced, “No, you can do it right now Mom, … Continue reading →

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