Monthly Archives: February 2012
My Big Fat Life: FEAR FACTOR has nothing on being a new Mom…
Published in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner, Monday, January 23, 2012 When my first child entered the world I was a young 20 year old and still in college. I don’t remember much about the time – things were so hectic … Continue reading
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My Big Fat Life: Looking back on the gifts of the year…
Published in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner, January 9, 2012 Many of us opened some lovely and beautiful gifts over the holiday, but many more of us have received some pretty amazing and important gifts all year long – many delivered … Continue reading
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My Big Fat Life: Taking time to really listen to one another is important
Published in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner, Monday, December 26, 2011 My early education of the Mormon and Jehovah Witness faith wasn’t the most enlightening. I was being babysat with my brother at Nanny Blackburn’s home. She lived at the very … Continue reading
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My Big Fat Life: Forget Gaga: Theresa’s thankful her kids are fans of REAL celebrities!
Published in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner, Monday, December 19, 2011 As 2011 comes to a close, I find myself again counting my blessings. I am grateful for many things in my life. I am blessed a loving husband and wonderful … Continue reading
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My Big Fat Life: The Attention My In-Attention Needs…
Published in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner, Monday, December 12, 2011 A long time ago my father asked me to ‘screw my head on tight and head in one direction’. He was commenting on my constant changing of gears – whether … Continue reading
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My Big Fat Life: Able children, young drivers and (hopefully) a lesson learned
Published in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner, Monday, November 28, 2011 My 14-year-old son called the police last week. He did this on his own – without my prompting, without my permission, and without me there. He walks his 9-year-old … Continue reading
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My Big Fat Life: Remembering some very ‘human’ days….
Published in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner, Monday, November 14, 2011 Having a bad day? I’ve had a few of those. Having a REALLY bad day – the kind that will haunt you for a while? Oh I’ve had MORE than … Continue reading
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