An unexpected birth
“My contractions are pretty steady. I will keep you posted throughout the day.” And she did. Before I went to sleep that night I told her my phone was on and I would come to the hospital as soon as she called. This was a birth I wasn’t going to miss. And with Hawaii’s traffic, […]
No Two Journeys Are The Same
“I don’t have to be perfect. All I have to do is show up and enjoy the messy, imperfect and beautiful journey of my life!” ~ Kerry Washington Despite what we may think, Motherhood is not a competition. No two children are the same. And no two journeys should look the same. So why […]
A Change of Direction
Towards the end of last year, something started nagging at me from within. I knew it had to do with the fact that we were delving so deep in our Vivid & Brave group, but at the start, I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. I loved my work. I enjoyed what I did. […]
Saying Goodbye, the only way you know how.
April 17, 2006…early morning Hawaii time, I receive a phone call from my best friend, Beka. She is on her way to see her doctor. She is 7 months pregnant with her 3rd child. “He’s not moving. I haven’t felt him move for a few days. I’m sure everything is fine. But I just need […]
Vulnerable and Brave?
“What makes one brave?” they asked and she said… “Doing it even though you are afraid is what makes you brave” Vulnerability can be seen in many lights. A strength. A weakness. An opportunity to grow. Allowing myself to be vulnerable has proved to be more positive than negative in my life. Sure, I’ve […]
