I’m still a mom, although I’m no longer a stay-at-home-mom. I would love to be at home with Ranon but life has required me to work full-time as of a year ago so now I am rarely home and am extra grateful for the time I do get to spend with Ranon since it isn’t near as much as I would like.
As a working woman my brain is in better shape than my body. I guess sometimes you just can’t have it all. I’m in training to become a paralegal and work full-time at a law firm in downtown San Luis Obispo. The attorneys I work for practice family and criminal law, so there definitely is never a dull moment!
I’m recently divorced, and while that doesn’t define me, the pain, growth, loss and lessons I’ve learned (and continue to learn) on my journey have refined and shaped me into ME.
Things that make me feel ALIVE are . . . reading God’s Word, singing, dancing, running, biking, almost anything that requires moving and being outdoors, eating something tasty, quality conversation, belly aching laughter, traveling, swimming in the ocean or a natural body of water (ocean is my favorite but lakes and rivers are second best) and watching my son sleep.
I’m sure you’ll learn other things I haven’t listed here as you read bits of my heart in my blogs. My hope and prayer is that the things I share will make you feel more alive too.
And Em RanON . . . 
Hi Emily,
This feels so random to reach out to you, but I feel compelled too. Last year, at our 10 year reunion Ruthi gave me a brief synopsis of your situation. I was impressed with your strength even then. Tonight I stumbled upon your blog & I knew I had to write something. I know it can’t even compare with your situation, but my sweet baby boy has been struggling to be 100% healthy since the day he was born. I’ve “handled” it, but after we were readmitted to the hospital last week, I have found myself becoming bitter. In truth I’m angry with God; that he has allowed an innocent child to go through such intense medical issues (yes, yes I could Pollyanna everything & say, “it could be worse” but David shouldn’t have to suffer. Period) I’ve been justifying pulling away from God because He’s a big God & He can handle it. Plus, I’m emotionally exhausted & He should understand I need Him to meet me where I’m at; why should I have to seek Him out? Anyway, I read through your blog & your faith and the way you seek God and hear Him and are living for Him are such beautiful examples. It took away my bitterness & made me WANT to cry out to Him. Thank you for sharing beautiful scriptures & hymns and quoting lovely authors. I am getting on Amazon now to buy some of the books that have helped heal you. Thank you for your vulnerability & unwittingly bringing me back to craving The Lord.