Today

Today, I am a daughter, sister, wife, mama, co-worker, pastor and friend.  Today I will make dinner, put my daughter to bed and kiss my husband good night.  Today will not be much different than yesterday or tomorrow.  Today, I am cancer free. Today.

2 years ago today, I had a very tiny, vulnerable, 6 week old baby girl in my home that I was afraid to love.   2 years ago today I had only shared with a handful of people that I was even having surgery.  2 years ago today, I had a total thyroidectomy to remove the cancer. 2 years ago today.

I'm not a very dramatic person, and this post may seem a little sensationalized.  But, unfortunately my reality 2 years ago today WAS dramatic.  It was scary and overwhelming and I thought the best way to handle it was to act as if everything was routine and normal.  Cancer is not routine or normal.  Adoption is not routine or normal. 

If I had known what my reality would become 2 years later, would I have been less scared or overwhelmed?  Probably not.  But, I have been given the benefit of today.  A routine, normal day with the most amazing husband and precious daughter. 

Today I'm grateful for life.  Today.

Silence = Exhaustion

Hello blog world! 

I know, I know, it's been a long time.  Too long in fact, because I'm certain the 1 1/2 readers I have (had) have long given up on me and moved on to much more interesting blogs, or at the very least someone who actually POSTS on their blog.  Imagine that, someone who actually posts on their blog!  Overachievers.

My silence really is due to my shear exhaustion.  After returning from Africa, our lives seem to be moving at super sonic speed. Here are the highlights in picture form, because frankly it's easier, and I don't have to be as witty. :)

Lucy started "school" aka Mother's Day Out.  She absolutely LOVES it!

Lucy was dressed appropriately as a Bee for Halloween.

Lucy also, has suddenly developed a 'hate' relationship with the camera.  I can't believe the school even got this shot!

Lucy turned 2 and we had a super small, stress-free party. Best.decision.ever.

Merry Christmas from the Mosleys!

Merry Bright Greeting Holiday

Shutterfly always has unique designs for our holiday cards.

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Highlights from my trip to Africa Part 1

Sorry this post is missing pictures...I could blame it on the fact tht I'm in a third world country, but the reality is that I'm exhausted and not feeling that creative. So here goes.


1. The flight from DC to Zurich should have been advertised as a roller coaster ride.
2. Swiss Air wins the award for best airplane food. 
3. Radio in Kenya takes me back to 8th grade. WTFM 98.5 "Nothing's gonna change my love for you..."
4. Can't reconcile the billboards for 3d televisions and the fact that I can't use the water to brush my teeth.
5. It's really dark at night and Kenyans walk everywhere. It's kinda scary. You can't see them.
6. Deodorant is still not accepted worldwide. Why???
7. Be assured that every sweater vest you have ever donated to missions is still being worn.
8. Thank the Lord for the always stylish pony tail.

Stay tuned for part 2.

Stationery Card

Celebration Banner Pink Birthday Invitation

Graduation invitations and announcements by Shutterfly.

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A Long Time Coming

I have waited a LONG time for this, so please excuse me while I post a few of my favorite pictures of  

Miss Lucy Bea Mosley.

The very first day we met her.  4 days old.

I'm a Rock Star!

 

She has a psychedelic halo!

Sweet, Lucy Bear.

Lucy's First Birthday!

I can see you!

Cheesin' for the camera.

Child Abuse Prevention Guest Blog

Check out my guest post over at Foster 2 Forever.