The Universe has a funny way of teaching us the lessons we need to learn throughout our life. I’ve always been a believer that things happen for a reason, even if we don’t know that reason. The hardships come in and show us what we lack. The blessings come in to show us what to be appreciative of. Light cannot… Continue reading The Value of Patience
It’s been one week since our world once again got turned upside down. It feels weird to write on my blog with everything that’s going on, but there is literally nothing I can do for my sweet boy right now. I feel helpless. And as a mother, that is the absolute worst feeling. It’s supposed to be my job to… Continue reading Ian Update
9.14.22 I don’t think today’s appointment has hit me yet. It wasn’t something that was on my radar as a possibility, so I think I’m still processing it. Ian was diagnosed with DNET brain tumors back in July of 2019. Fast forward to now, September 2022, we have always been told Ian’s tumors are low grade, which means they grow… Continue reading Ian Update: Surgery
Think back to what your life looked like last year. I’d be willing to bet some things have changed. But I think that’s the wonderful thing about life. We are constantly adapting and changing, whether that would be for the better or the worst. Sometimes tragic things happen, and we are forced to adjust to our new normal. Sometimes we… Continue reading The Difference a Year Makes
I’ve been trying to find a place. A place I can finally put down my shield. Take off the armor. And do so safely. My heart wants to run through an open field. But my mind is stronger. It tells me I can’t. The noise in my head is very, very loud. And I tell it to quiet down. It… Continue reading Me Against Me
This past January began a new career journey for me. I embarked on this journey after realizing I was truly miserable in my then-current position. At the time, I was working the front desk at a cancer center. This position is an emotionally and mentally draining one as you see hundreds of sick people coming, fighting for their lives. I… Continue reading How to Survive Working From Home With a Little One
August 25, both of my kids will be back in school. Ian is starting kindergarten, and Gabby will be in 7th grade. But they aren’t the only ones in the Cogley household starting school. This mama is also going back to finish her college degree. Now, for those of you who are close to me, you know I’ve been in… Continue reading Back to School: My Own Timeline
What a summer it’s been with the kids. It’s hard to believe that next month, my babies will be back in school. Gabby is going into 7th grade; Ian is starting Kindergarten. Time sure does fly. As school time approaches, both Mike and I have been working diligently to try to get Ian ready for the transition. With all of… Continue reading Ian Update
My husband made a comment to me to the other day. He told me he has noticed a change in me. He said he could tell my anxiety hasn’t been as high, I haven’t been as stressed, and my overall energy has been different. He told me that my change has in turn impacted him, and even the kids. It… Continue reading Learning to Love Myself
As children grow up, they begin to do more and more things on their own. They want to be independent, and it’s up to us as their parents to instill that confidence in them to do so. Ian is a little behind on some things due to his brain tumors and Autism diagnosis. One of the things he struggles with… Continue reading Zippers, Buttons, and Buckles, Oh My!