by Carrie Kuba | Jan 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
She is seven and I am only allowed to kiss her once a day on the top of her head. Hugs are only given, never received. Snuggling is only when there is a subsequent fever. At first – I thought perhaps my daughter was merely attempting to emulate her tween sister....
by Carrie Kuba | Oct 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
Admittedly, I never knew there was a difference. How could I? Like so many things in life, we do not become knowledgeable until it becomes relevant. I have seen service dogs around the community, and I knew that these dogs are working and not to be acknowledged or...
by Carrie Kuba | Sep 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Tomorrow, I am missing out on an event I had been looking forward to attending for MONTHS. My mom’s non-profit, Wellspring, is hosting an intimate one day retreat led by Eugene Peterson. Eugene Peterson is a favorite author – one whose writing has...
by Carrie Kuba | Jul 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
We say “if you could only walk a mile in another’s shoes” but frankly – most likely those shoes will not fit. Right? I am a sucker for metaphors, symbolism, idioms, even a hyperbole or two. No question. As a mother, I find this phrase to be a...
by Carrie Kuba | Jun 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
I cannot believe it. Honestly. On Saturday, June 20th, we completely missed the 10th Anniversary of Bella’s Kidney Transplant. Missed it. Woosh. Is that a good thing? I guess it is in the sense that life has moved on. And we are living it. And Bella is doing...