“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity,
prosperity would not be so welcome.”
Anne Bradstreet
paleo love
Is it really February?! It’s been a while since I first shared my interest in becoming a cave girl, and I owe you an update. After struggling a bit through the holidays, I hit the ground running in January (after the flu gave me a jumpstart-silver lining). I’ve been eating clean, working out, losing weight…feeling good. My pain has diminished, and I wake up with excitement for the day, even in the depths of winter. Keeping up with twin toddlers is no joke-I’m thankful for the extra energy. In trying to get creative with meals, I’m discovering many healthy, delicious foods + recipes, and I created a pinterest page dedicated to all things paleo…check it out! If you’re focused on eating whole, what are your favorites?
4/52
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”
This week, we are all reaching for what comforts us most. For the kids, it’s their favorite friends…”baby” for Marie, and “teddy” for Henry. Teddy is well loved-he was mine as a child, and the fact that Henry loves him so much is very special for me. Marie received baby at Christmas, and has since carried her around everywhere we go. After Henry showed so much interest in her baby, we got him one as well…which she very quickly commandeered. So, she is now (quite appropriately and hilariously) the mother of two babies. It’s been an emotional week…with a mix of tears and smiles. Even at such a young age (18 months), the kids are missing Billy and knowing that something happened. They keep us busy and smiling though, and we’re so thankful for their innocent exuberance. It is a constant reminder to celebrate life.
thank you friends
Friends…my heart is filled with gratitude for all of your love and support during this time of grief. I’m so very thankful for this community, especially in times like this. Your kind words + remembrances of Billy mean the world to me.
goodbye billy
Just writing the post title hurts, and I’m still in shock. Last night I said goodbye to one of the greatest loves of my life-my furry baby, Billy. After struggling with chronic illness for his entire life (13 years), he told us it was time. Selfishly, I did not want to respect his wishes…but knew it was the right thing to do. He left this world peacefully, in my arms, in a room filled with those who love him most. As heavy as the grief is right now, I’m trying to focus on the beautiful moments and memories…they are abundant (and I intend to share those soon). He lived a love-filled life, and brought joy to all who knew him (and even those who didn’t). Billy was such a gift-to this world, to me, to us…his light + love will never be extinguished. I am forever grateful for his constant companionship and unconditional love. He will be with me always.