Oh my goodness friends, I didn’t realize it has been TEN DAYS since I last posted!
I am not even certain I can account for all of those days!
It certainly hasn’t been for lack of things to write about.
I know that I have been busier than a 1 legged man in a butt kicking competition! (Is that still funny??)
If you didn’t know, I am getting ready to publish my first book: Sunshine After the Storm: A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother.
This book is going to be INCREDIBLE folks. It is me and 29 other grieving mothers who have written our stories, our best advice, our encouragement, and our best survival tips for grieving mothers. I think it will also be an excellent tip for friends and family members who are better trying to understand the emotions of a loved one.
The book features some of my favorite bloggers, to include Jessica at Four Plus an Angel, Sheila Quirke from Mary Tyler Mom, Anna Donaldson from An Inch of Gray, and Jennie from A Lady in France. And oh so many more! I have developed a new love for a whole list of writers/bloggers through this project. Check out the whole list at Sunshine After the Storm.
Secondly, I have decided to break my Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) awareness platform off onto it’s own webpage, Fight TTTS.
I have been thinking about this for awhile, but recently, as my blog has become more of a lifestyle/mommy blog, I do not want the important TTTS message to get lost in the mix. Additionally, if you’ve come to my blog because you have been diagnosed with TTTS and are seeking support and information, I don’t want the first few posts you see to be about my latest 10K, a great YA book to read, or Pinterest Worthy posts. Not that those aren’t wonderful, but I want TTTS to be the sole purpose. So I have my new page Fight TTTS.
I am still building it, and my plan is to resume TTTS Tuesdays. I will post a blurb on this page and link to the other page so that I still bring awareness here as well. I hope you’ll check it out. I have put a lot of work into it, but there is still so much to be done! And if you follow my blog only for TTTS information, please be sure to subscribe to that blog!
And finally, I am still plugging away on my fiction novel… currently titled “The Boys I Left in Paris.” But I am rethinking the title… the book is getting good y’all. Can’t wait to share more!
So, for those of you who have continued to check back in to make sure I’m alive, thank you so much! I apologize that I have not been making the rounds. I have missed you all. But life is gonna be crazy for a little while longer!
Tomorrow I am off to our nation’s capital to participate in a March of Dimes Advocacy Conference and go lobby on the hill for our babies!
Saturday, we will finally bury our sweet Kathryn.
And Sunday, we’re having a reception to unveil the new bench in her honor, in the corner of the Henry Michael Powell Children’s Memorial Garden that we have adopted, appropriately named “Kathryn’s Corner” and it is shaped like a butterfly! We are trying to raise $15,000 to put in the garden beds and the arbors. Should you feel like helping, you can contribute here.
Kathryn’s Corner
I told you it’s been busy!
What have you been up to lately??
Janine Huldie says
September 23, 2013 at 11:31 amWow, you are busy and you just made me a bit more tired on this Monday morning reading all you got going on. But seriously all great things and well deserved by you.
katbiggie says
September 23, 2013 at 12:43 pmThanks Janine, or should I call you Old Faithful! I literally wait for your comments after I submit a post! And you make me just as tired… we just have different projects!!
The Dose of Reality says
September 23, 2013 at 12:11 pmOh, wow!! You have been VERY busy!! I hope you have a fantastic time in Washington. They are so lucky to have you there!! The garden is absolutely *beautiful*! What a lovely place. Kathryn’s Corner sounds just perfect!! –Lisa
katbiggie says
September 23, 2013 at 12:44 pmThank you Lisa! It has been non stop. I’m looking forward to a break… when, if that is ever possible! As they say, you can sleep when you’re dead, which I hope is not for a VERY long time!! Yes, Kathryn’s Corner is so peaceful and sweet. I can’t imagine a better place to memorialize her!
Dana says
September 23, 2013 at 2:21 pmYou have been busy, Alexa – I’ve missed your posts! The Fight TTTS page will be a wonderful resource to other parents, and I know the book will be a success too. You should be proud of all you do to be a support to other moms – I am proud to call you my bloggy friend.
Tracy@CrazyAsNormal says
September 23, 2013 at 3:33 pmExactly the same but in an entirely different way. 😉
Tamara says
September 23, 2013 at 5:21 pmFunny, because I thought there was something wrong with my Bloglovin and visited you yesterday to make sure I didn’t miss anything. Glad, I didn’t! Boy, you have a lot going on. Good luck with everything! You will rock it.
Chris Carter says
September 23, 2013 at 8:51 pmYou amaze me. Truly. I just don’t know HOW you do it all!? I can’t wait to see all these projects come to light Alexa. SO deserved… and I am so glad all your hard work is paying off. 🙂 GO GET ‘EM TIGER!!!
I will be thinking of you this weekend… Praying for peace and a beautiful ceremony. XO
Stephanie says
September 23, 2013 at 9:15 pmGlad to see you are back, Kathryn’s Corner is beautiful and a sweet way to remember and honor your daughter. Thinking of you as you tackle this week and weekend, I will keep you and your family in my family’s prayers.
Ilene says
September 23, 2013 at 9:38 pmYou have so much going on – and so much good stuff – and some emotional stuff too. I will be thinking about and praying for you this Saturday. And I’m so excited for your books – plural 🙂 Lots of love to you my friend! xo
Lisa @ The Golden Spoons says
September 24, 2013 at 7:25 amWow!! You certainly are busy! I love that you are taking your grief and turning it into something positive to help others – that is wonderful!
Pary Moppins says
September 24, 2013 at 7:31 amYou are going to be great on The Hilll. 🙂 Praying for your family on this emotional week.
Michelle says
September 24, 2013 at 5:35 pmYou sound like you’ve been really busy! I’ll be thinking of you this weekend and congrats on your new book! So exciting!
Lady Jennie says
September 25, 2013 at 11:47 amI thought I was busy, but not as busy as you!!!
There is a lot to comment on, and for now I’ll just choose the two lightest things. 🙂
I can’t wait to read your book (sneak preview?)
And thank you for mentioning me.
Gros bisous
another jennifer says
September 25, 2013 at 1:55 pmSo much going on! (Don’t worry about being behind. I haven’t read blogs since last Friday.) I hope all went well in DC. And the bench just sounds perfect.
Adrienne says
September 25, 2013 at 5:55 pmCongrats!! So exciting!
Alison says
September 28, 2013 at 8:51 amI’m so excited for you, with so many good things happening for you. And wow, first book, that’s amazing!