When Kade left, he was an organ donor and we were so thankful he was able to gift so many people a different way of life. From… Read more “Waiting on the mail”
Author: inkwellswimmer
Welcome to my lake house. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2014. I prayed for an outlet for the incredible isolation I felt mentally and physically. God gave me writing. I am hoping to inspire you, make you laugh, ponder and maybe make you ugly cry. I am the mother of five audacious children and the wife of a health care professional. Our son lost his battle with mental health in October of 2020, so we are a family of mental health advocates. I hope I can entertain, educate and energize you a bit with my words. See you in the inkwell....
Something To Be Thankful For
A cancelled then postponed adventure, a scare, a trip to the hospital, a miracle. Yes, it’s 3:03 in the morning and I’m up. Steroids. I tossed and… Read more “Something To Be Thankful For”
Anxiety and Grief
I’ve been super quiet on here for a few months. I’ve not had the strength or tenacity to put anything out here. I’ve been in grief counseling… Read more “Anxiety and Grief”
Focus
There is a supernatural peace that helps me to weather a storm. It doesn’t take the storm, rather, it allows my storm to be manageable and leave… Read more “Focus”
Without the Baby Boy
I woke up in the middle of the night, a super common occurrence, and went to YouTube. That’s my go-to when the house is quiet and my… Read more “Without the Baby Boy”
NSPD #kadesmom
My sweet husband worked ten hours today. Oh his way out of the hospital, he stopped in the gift shop and bought a candle for me. He… Read more “NSPD #kadesmom”
Gone Away Awhile
There’s a song, Gone Away, that I found years ago while watching an old Syfy series created by Stephen King called Haven. It’s a sad song. I… Read more “Gone Away Awhile”
Wading through a birthday
I have begun to try to change my focus on how I look at Nathan Kade Soden ‘s absence. Today is Kensley’s third birthday party. My immediate… Read more “Wading through a birthday”
Inkwell Swimmer 