Mothering during the Summer

Mom with three kids "Summertime and the livin' is easy..." -Gershwin It's summertime and the living is supposed to be easy. My summer has been anything but.  It's had cloudy days, tearful nights. And questions, lots of questions. It has had lies and betrayals. And relationships that have eroded beyond repair. It has brought me to my knees. And, it has required profound resolve to remember life's true meaning just to make it through. And  required the maturity to do what is right despite what I may be feeling. It has been a lot. It has been incredibly hard. And, it has taught me that I am incapable of being broken. So, even though summertime ain't been easy, this life is to be celebrated. Because like Gloria Gaynor, "I will survive!" And, I have. I am even thriving.

Out and About!


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With new acquaintances at the Mo Willems event at The Children's Museum




With Laura Miller and Maris Bondi at the PNC Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Spring Hat Luncheon


With Tasha Grinnell at The Cattle Baron's Ball in Dallas, Texas





With Chef Jen Carroll who catered the Girls Hope Pittsburgh Gala












Visiting Columbia, South Carolina

Andre and I with Steve Benjamin, Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina

Pittsburgh Jack and Jill Presentation Ball 2014

With  Charlie Batch
With Andre Smith

At a Jack and Jill Event

With Rosemary Crawford, Candidate for Judge and others

Attending Motown, the Musical

Backstage at Motown, the Musical with Reed Shannon, "Michael Jackson" and others

With Jeryn Turner at Heinz Hall
At Heinz Hall

Sending my sister off  at The Pittsburgh International Airport

With Jeryn Turner at The Pittsburgh International Airport

The Presidential Inaugural Ball 2012


With my sister and some new blog followers!


Andre and Me at After 7 Event (Date Night!)




Me and Wolfgang Puck




Comments

April said…
How amazing is that! Wow, that would be wonderful to be there. Thank you for your story and sharing the pictures. I am really enjoying your blog.

~April
I'll be back for more for sure!