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I’ve been debating on what to write for today. I wanted to write something lighthearted and happy since its the weekend but there is something that’s been bothering me in the back of my mind for some time now that I just need to get it out. Someone I know from high school was recently given the death penalty for the murder of her husband and two sons 4 years ago. Usually, when you hear stories of murdered spouses and kids, it’s always someone you don’t know. A complete strange whose life you learn about through media coverage. So when it’s someone you know whoRead More →

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I know I don’t have many people read my blog other than my family (hi, mom, dad, meems, Nicole and auntie Mary) and a few friends (hi Jen and Angel!) but I figure there’s no harm in sharing this with you. Growing up, my dad has always taught us to be generous and to help those less fortunate than us.  It’s one of those lessons that’s stuck with me all my life and probably why I have no problem with donating to charity even when I’m tight on cash myself. No, I’m not going to talk about helping Haiti by donating to all the reliefRead More →

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The following morning, the nurse came in at 9am to check on us.   She found that the foley catheter had worked and I was about 5 cm dilated.   It was then time to move me into the delivery room where I would spend most of my time until the delivery. The delivery room wasn’t too far from where my room was.  So it was a short walk down the hallway, which was nice since I was tired. I wasn’t allowed to eat all day but I was allowed to have something to drink to keep me hydrated.  I think it was to preventRead More →