A quiet early morning, a heavy appointment on the horizon, and a heart still reaching for its next chapter. Even in the stillness and exhaustion, something in me keeps unfolding — reminding me that my next chapter isn’t waiting for me to catch up, it’s rising because I’m writing my way toward it.
Author Archives: Dawna
A Weekend of Kindness, Gratitude, and Gentle Reminders
A quiet 4th of July turned into a beautiful reminder of kindness, gratitude, and the goodness still found in today’s youth. This weekend with my brother’s kids filled my home — and my heart — with hope, warmth, and the sweetest lessons about love, participation, and appreciation.
When Two Families Become One: Reflections from Kevin & Jagger’s Wedding
Watching my son begin his forever taught me that love evolves, expands, and asks us to let go with grace. Kevin and Jagger’s wedding wasn’t just a celebration of two people — it was the moment two families became one. In this reflection, I share what it meant to walk my son down the aisle, welcome a daughter‑in‑love, and grow right alongside the people I cherish.
Letting Myself Be Cared For
Learning to let myself be cared for has been one of the hardest and most healing lessons of this season. Between health setbacks, moving into our forever home, and navigating life’s unexpected turns, I’m discovering that receiving support is its own kind of strength.
Slow Down, Look Around
This week didn’t go as planned, but somewhere between the butter melting and the house settling, I remembered what it means to move gently.
When Your Son Says “I Do” and Your Heart Expands
A weekend of vows, tears, laughter, and the kind of love that expands a mother’s heart. Watching my son say “I do” changed something in me — softly, permanently — and I’m still carrying the glow of it all.
From my corner-Thursday thoughts
A tender letter about a mother getting ready to give her son away on his wedding day
A Letter for Memorial Day
A heartfelt Memorial Day letter honoring the ones who served and never came home — and the families who carry their memory with courage, love, and quiet strength.
Returning to the Life That Loves Me Back
A soft check‑in at the end of a long week — updates on life, writing, Eternal Echoes, family, healing, and the quiet ways I’m returning to the life that loves me back. A warm Friday note from my heart to yours.
From My Little Corner of the World-A Monday Evening and the Things We Carry
A quiet Monday evening update from my little corner of the world — life, love, a few medical twists, and the gentle things we carry as we keep becoming.
Love Life with Dawna 