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A Rainbow: God’s Promise To Me

It’s no secret. I’ve been going through a really difficult time. Trying to make sense of the things that haven’t gone my way and just mulling around with all the things going wrong in my life. This afternoon on the way to my support group. I saw a beautiful rainbow. I’m always in awe of…

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Camping Trip

The past few weeks I feel as if the rug has literally been pulled out from under me, multiple times. I’m trying my hardest to adjust, accept and keep my head above water. Even though the weather was crummy on our annual camping trip it was still a much needed trip. I’m not sure what…

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Weekend Self Care

This past weekend my hubby and I took a day trip to a local park and did a little hiking. I haven’t done as much walking this summer as I would have liked. It’s been hot and I’ve been unmotivated. Sometimes self care is getting out there and doing things you don’t care to do.…

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Becoming Katie Butterfly

Today I had the most incredible experience. A co-worker brought in some monarch caterpillars for the children’s department desk. I named the first one Katie… as my blog name is Becoming Katie Butterfly… this morning when I came into work. She had become a butterfly. I got to let her fly away. It was the…

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Attitudes Are Contagious – Is Yours Worth Catching?

Food for thought. I usually try to have the best attitude possible. Be upbeat, uplifting, encouraging, inspiring, caring, loving – all those things. I’ve noticed lately though that my attitude downright sucks. Maybe it’s the mood swings from my current medication change. But, I’ve noticed that I complain way more than I should. I’m cranky…

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