Seeing My Dad With New Eyes (And What Time Taught Me About Healing)

As another anniversary of my dad’s passing approaches, I find myself reflecting on how time, perspective, and even chronic illness have reshaped how I see our relationship. Healing doesn’t always happen quickly — but sometimes it arrives when we’re finally ready to receive it.

20 Years Living with MS: Lessons, Lemonade, and Learning to Slow Down

After 20 years with Multiple Sclerosis, I’m reflecting on the lessons, resilience, humour, and unexpected joy that chronic illness has brought — plus a little reminder that sometimes turning lemons into lemonade includes actual lemon loaf.

Embracing the Power of Gratitude with a Savory Sweet & Sour Meatball Recipe

Let’s be honest — gratitude isn’t always easy, I get it and I am one who 100% knows how lucky I am. But I am also the first to admit that gratitude isn’t always easy.  Especially when your body doesn’t cooperate. When you wake up already tired. When plans are cancelled again, because you just…

Winds of Change + Prime Rib & Hamburger Beef Barley Soup

Change — it’s funny how it can feel both terrifying and exciting all at once, isn’t it? We’ve made the big decision to sell our house, and as I stand in the middle of the chaos of boxes, paint cans, and “keep or donate” piles, I can’t help but feel every emotion at once. The…

Managing When Life Throws You A Curveball

When life throws a curveball, sometimes all you can do is hold tight to what matters most — family, faith, and small moments of joy. This week reminded me that love, laughter, and routine can be powerful anchors when the world feels uncertain.

Another Senseless Tragedy

As a mom and a grandmother, I am numb, angry, frustrated, and heartbroken. I consider myself to be a woman of faith, hope and optimism, but honestly today I am struggling to find that space. Today I am a woman who has been knocked to the ground, a woman who is feeling despair. I don’t…