Author: Ciana

  • Goodbye’s Are Hard

    4.30.25 I’m struggling to find the words to describe my feelings this morning. My daughter lost one of her best friends yesterday, and my heart is breaking. I know that I can’t shield her from the grief and pain she is suffering, but there isn’t anything I wouldn’t do if it were possible. When Kendall Read more

  • Step Three

    Step Three

    4.29.25 I finished Step Three of my first go around with my sponsor Saturday morning. It was perfect that there happened to be a small cluster of tall, beautiful, deep, dark purple tulips in the library courtyard. We had a view of them from our table where we watched the squirrels run up and down Read more

  • Medication

    Medication

    4.28.25 I woke up well-rested and ready to take on whatever challenges this week has in store for me. It rained last night, washing the humidity out of the valley, leaving a fresh, clean smell. Another reminder of the simple things in life I didn’t notice and lost sight of while I was in active Read more

  • Shopping Is Exhausting

    Shopping Is Exhausting

    4.27.25 I had a great day with the girls, and the Sheps spent the day at the spa. There’s not much shopping in Helena, so we had to make sure they hit all the stores they wanted to. The SUV is packed full for the trip home tomorrow. I’m grateful and blessed that I got Read more