I write about Kade a lot. That’s because that’s where I am ALL THE TIME. I also write about struggles, then I talk about the Holy Spirit… Read more “Holding on”
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....
You could be happy
youtube.com/watch I wake up singing songs. Usually songs that I haven’t heard since I was nine. “A My Name Is Alice” Marie Osmond “Kiss An Angel Good… Read more “You could be happy”
The fear of mental health
You know, people are scared of motorcycle clubs. You pull up at Kum and Go and the parking lot is full of bikers. Leather chaps and vests.… Read more “The fear of mental health”
Nine Months
It’s almost here. That day I mark each month. The utterance of that number for any reason…. Seventeen cents, pleaseShe’s seventeen nowI caught seventeen mice (That last… Read more “Nine Months”
Not Much Independence Yet
It’s July 6th. I made it. We made it. We didn’t just skin by, either. We nailed it. Like on Pinterest. I get more upset as each… Read more “Not Much Independence Yet”
Fireworks and heartbreak
The holidays have been hard. The not-holidays have been hard. Each of us are affected differently by the absence of Kade. Each of us feel it stronger… Read more “Fireworks and heartbreak”
I’m an odd duck. Always have been. It takes just a LITTLE bit to tickle the crap out of me. Sometimes it’s a package of graham crackers… Read more
If I Can Make It Til Four
If I Can Make It Til Four O’clock 🕰🕰🕰🕰🕰🕰🕰🕰🕰🕰🕰🕰 About four years ago, I went to Indiana for a week to spend some time with Mother and… Read more “If I Can Make It Til Four”
Kadey’s birthday week…
It’s Kade’s birthday week this week. It started yesterday, which was Easter Sunday, but I didn’t let myself dwell on that too much. We had eggs to… Read more “Kadey’s birthday week…”
My Savage Mind
I have been reluctant to post lately. I write about what I think about and right now I just think about Kade. The reluctance is from worrying… Read more “My Savage Mind”
Inkwell Swimmer 