Author: Amber Klassen
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Recovering from Surgery
I don’t have a lot to say after getting a tummy tuck on Tuesday. I am chillin’ and taking it easy because I have to! On an up note, I do believe I am going to be happy with the results! Pain and nausea are the hardest part! Cuddling with our doggies and getting spoiled…
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Expectations
As much as we hope others meet our expectations, it doesn’t always work out that way! Unmet expectations happen to everyone. We must learn from these experiences and press forward. Expectations have to be spelled out. We as people are interesting because we all interpret things differently. Leading by example is the best way I…
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I am human!
As I sit here having a cup of coffee this morning I realized I didn’t write a blog entry yesterday! I think that’s only happened twice in the couple years I’ve been blogging!! I am definitely human!! I have been working more hours than normal and falling asleep before 10pm. I guess the message I…
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Who is she?
“She was hard on herself. She was determined! Her self-talk wasn’t always good! She wasn’t going to take no for an answer to her goals. She has experienced life changing events! She kept putting her best foot forward! She’s a small town Kansas girl with a big heart!” Who is she? Is it you? Aren’t…
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Mom, I love you!
Mom, I love you for choosing to be my mom at the early age of sixteen! Thank you for all that you’ve provided and everything in between! Mom, I love you through your struggles and your triumphs too! I love how you’ve made me independent and I can figure out what to do. I love…
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Undefeated
She’s tired.. yet her tasks aren’t completed. She refuses to be defeated! She carries on cause that’s what mom’s do. Even after a busy day of working too!! She knows the rewards of success come from a lot that is unplanned. She believes in herself.. even when her effort is unmatched. She’s a warrior, always…
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My lil’ sis’s birthday month
FuN is the word of the day! I got to spend some time with my lil’ sis, Nikki and my niece, Phoenix. CeLeBrAtInG Nikki’s upcoming birthday! (8-13) Your birthday is a joyous occasion! Eating, shopping.. I love you!.. I must mention!😉 There aren’t enough words to describe how I feel! I admire your ambition and…
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A letter to our son’s abuser
Zachary Danner, Today (8-1-21) marks 120 days since I learned the horrific sexual abuse you inflicted on our son when he was a twelve year old boy! I am sure these events will stretch far into all of our lives. Although, what I want you to know first and foremost, we are and never have…
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To travel is to Live
As I sit in the Fort Lauderdale Airport, in this busy Cuban Restaurant at 8:30ish pm.. the only one we could find a seat. I am thinking of all the adventures we had in Jamaica and all the wonderful people we got to meet! We are coming home from our youngest son, Isaac’s (aka Ike)…
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Time is a gift!
Remembering that each moment, breath, experience is a gift! Time is a reminder that we are surviving.. despite our struggles, challenges, and hurt! We can still choose happiness through the hard parts! After all, we can’t let those that hurt us win over our happiness too! We must choose to make the best of every…
Halfway There 