Thursday, July 26, 2018
Friday, July 20, 2018
I can sense the waking of elements as the Tournament of Nations comes into play. A week from today, four nations full of powerhouse players come together to display the possibilities each country possesses. Each game is a battle and each country will expect the best from their players. This is when you earn the privilege of representing your country. The #TofN tournament sits on the precipice of October . . . who will qualify for the 2019 World Cup? Let the preparations begin . . . And may the odds be ever in our favor! #roadtofrance #canwegetarepeat #uswnt #fortheloveofsoccer
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Happy Birthday Beckerman! We love our goofball and his heart of gold. He fills our home with joy, laughter and unconditional love. There are too many things I'd love to share with you about Beck, so I chose something that shows his goofy side as well as his tender heart. He LOVES his toys, especially the furry and squeaky ones. If you ask him "Where's goose?" he'll search through his bucket until he locates goose and then sets him on the floor. "Where's pig?"- same response. Ella (elephant)? Turkey Lurkey? Bunny? Lion? . . . And then there is bear. Bear (in the picture) is his favorite and has a few extra perks. Each night he takes bear into his kennel with him and then brings him out in the morning. So, does Beckerman have a goofy side? Yep. Does he have a tender heart? You bet. Does he know his peeps by name? Most definitely. And he is quite protective of them. He lines them up and takes naps with them. He carries them through the dog door, let's then get some fresh air, and then brings them back in. Goofy or tender? I'll let you decide! We love our Beckerman and are so grateful he found his way into our home! Happy Birthday love bucket! Photo credit: @cinbailey50 #beckermanmojibailey
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
10 days. Mia left us on July 9th. Beckerman was born on July 19th. They had 10 days to enjoy one another's company. 10 days to figure out what to do with me. 10 days together. This poorly photoshopped photo is my version of 10 days. Tomorrow is Beckerman's birthday. He turns 2 (14 in human years). He is still a goofball with a kind and tender heart but I can already feel his teenage sarcasm shooting eye darts at me. #beckermanmojibailey #princessmiasarahbailey
I love learning. I know it makes me even nerdier than I already am, but reading, researching, writing, and listening to the wisdom of others is something I treasure. I could be a college student for the rest of my life and love every second of it. One thing I've learned, however, is that education doesn't start or stop in the classroom. Nature is a wonderful teacher. Books strengthen your vocabulary. Writing allows us to open up and share a part of ourselves with others. Just as proper exercise and nutrition are good for the body, crossword puzzles, sudoku, chess, and other brain games keep our memories alive and our brain stays sharp. Regrann from @outofprint - Nelson Mandela was born 100 years ago today. ❤️ #Mandela100 #MandelaDay - #regrann
Monday, July 16, 2018
Saturday, July 14, 2018
I love quotes. Discovering a collection of words and sentences that have been put together like a beautiful bouquet of flowers is an artistic process I thoroughly enjoy. Some quotes are simple, yet speak volumes when they convey a message or thought you hold close to your heart. Other quotes are like a puzzle with hundreds of small delicate pieces; different sections begin to form as the depth of the author's message comes into being. Once you position the last piece of the puzzle not only do you find satisfaction in having completed its portrayal, you also discover a significant appreciation for the time and thought process required in capturing the essence within each individual piece as well as the overall, collective depiction. Unfolding details and uncovering lost observations allows readers to capture the meaning behind the puzzling opinions and thoughts not always shared among the eyes and ears of others.
Monday, July 9, 2018
She was my heart She was my lungs She was my moon She was my sun She brought me joy She made me laugh She was my friend My better half She taught me to love Without expectation She licked away tears Without hesitation She is no longer here She's an angel above Playing ball with sweet Gavin And the others I love. Two years ago I made the most difficult decision I've ever faced. My Mia was hurting and we had exhausted every measure. I looked in her eyes and knew I had to do for her what she had done for me; I had to love her unconditionally. Mia came into my life when I was at a low. I was surrounded by family but felt so alone. I needed companionship. I needed to be loved. She filled all of the holes and more and I couldn't let her down when she was at her worst. Letting her go may not seem like an act of love, but she taught me that unconditional love went above and beyond anything I'd ever known. Of course I cried. For days. For weeks. Even months. Tears still fill the corners of my eyes when I remember something she used to do. I will miss her every day for the rest of my life . . . but I'll make sure I miss her because she loved me and because she let me love her. #princessmiasarahbailey #twoangelyears #unconditionallove
Friday, July 6, 2018
"Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling in at night. I miss you like hell." - Edna St. Vincent Millay ·Mia' s Angel Day is on July 9th. I'm allowing myself a bit of sadness until that day passes. Although she's been gone for two years, I still find myself smiling and crying when my thoughts turn to her. The love and companionship she brought into my life are gifts I cling to and hold close to my heart. 💝 #princessmiasarahbailey
Thursday, July 5, 2018
I don't love politics. I don't love the differing definitions of equality. I still believe in the Home of the Brave but I shutter at the hate and inhumanity slowly settling over our beautiful country. I am not a Democrat and I'm not a Republican. I'm am a simple American who wants others to feel the same freedom I've been blessed to enjoy my entire life. · "I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free... so other people would be also free." -- Rosa Parks #beckermanmojibailey
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
I don't love politics. I don't love the differing definitions of equality. I still believe in the Home of the Brave but I shutter at the hate and inhumanity slowly settling over our beautiful country. I am not a Democrat and I'm not a Republican. I'm am a simple American who wants others to feel the same freedom I've been blessed to have my entire life. · "I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free... so other people would be also free." -- Rosa Parks #beckermanmojibailey
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Monday, July 2, 2018
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