Life with a mental illness is challenging. Not only for the person who has the diagnosis, but for those that love that person. Last night after work, I was in my sewing room (of course) and I had company (which was pretty awesome). A question was asked about dinner, preparation and what should be done… Continue reading It takes a village
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Sit with me
This week has been a long week. A Santa’s length scroll of doctor appointments in addition to work and home life. Most days I am up before the sun and use this time to craft which makes for a long day. While crafting, I am sewing cloth masks for those that are in need… Continue reading Sit with me
A Phone Call Away
Today is a day when I needed my mama. I texted and asked when she was free, if she could call me. I waited. I tried to stay busy, but I was anxious and holding back the tears. I really wanted to hear her voice, but I knew that she was otherwise preoccupied. It seemed… Continue reading A Phone Call Away
A Thief in the Night
You were there and then you weren’t. Like a thief in the night you were taken from us. There were times when I thought about you, but I was too busy and did not make the call. I allowed my life to get in the way, not allowing for a 10 minute call to say… Continue reading A Thief in the Night
History of Bella’s Babbles Name
In a continued effort to add some variety to this blog I have been reading a bit about ways to enhance the blogging experience. While I was reading I came across a suggestion to share about the name of your blog. This caught my interest, and I was like, “I can do this!” Not long… Continue reading History of Bella’s Babbles Name
The Little Things
This morning I sat quietly on the couch sipping coffee. I sat next to my spouse and we didn’t say a word. In place of our voices was the sound of birds chirping. It was a beautiful, harmonious orchestra of sound. I (for once) did not feel the need to talk, or chatter, babbling away… Continue reading The Little Things
It won’t always be like this
REPOST: With all that is happening in the word, in my life, within the four walls of my home, I felt the desire to repost this blog entry. It has been on my mind a lot lately and I feel the need to put it back out there. There is a newer song on… Continue reading It won’t always be like this
