It was a beautiful day in August...the sun was shining, the wind was barely blowing (which is a rarity for Newfoundland on sunny days), and I was about to marry the love of my life. Yes, it was our wedding day in 2011. The only picture I have included in this blog is very precious … Continue reading Over and Out, Big Eagle – A Tribute to Wanda Fost
*BEEP BEEP BEEEEEP* The sound of my thermometer reminding me that I wasn’t out of the woods yet. The quick succession of beeps meant that my fever was high, and well, it was day 12 of my influenza battle, so it’s pretty disappointing to hear those beeps everyday. I remember when I had Covid in … Continue reading Fighting the Influenza and Appreciating my Students
Guten Morgen to you! I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the snowy, wintery months of February (unless your climate only offers sand and heat). I recently started snow shoeing again in the trails behind my house, and I have to say - it’s quite fun! Hearing the crunch of the snow underneath, … Continue reading National Anthem Blitz and Enjoying the Outdoors
Mary and Joseph lovingly gaze at baby Jesus lying in a manger in a rustic stable. Merry Christmas everyone! It's Christmas Eve here at the Eason Clan and the hustle and bustle is real: gifts being wrapped, last minute Christmas lights being set up, and practicing for our church Christmas Eve service. It's funny - … Continue reading Why Joseph Matters In The Christmas Story
The Golden Hue of Leaves so bright, Reminds me not of The coming night; It reminds me of You. Blessings, O so great; My cup overflows And fills my plate. Yes, these golden leaves remind me, As they fall on the ground. My life is like the changing seasons— Here one moment and gone again— … Continue reading “The Golden Hue”
My eyes open to a dark room, with a small stream of light passing between two curtains. It’s 8 a.m. - I can’t believe I actually slept in that long. Now mind you, I did wake up at 5 a.m. battling a clenched jaw, but thankfully I went back to sleep. It’s Saturday morning, and … Continue reading Saturday Morning Antics
Imagine for a moment - a young woman sat at the kitchen table, flipping through pages of fertility clinic waivers; to her left are overdue expenses for her numerous visits...everything that she's tried for the past few years has proven a bust. The desire to get pregnant is overwhelming, as each trip and experience was … Continue reading The Story of Hannah
Hello! Hola! Guten Morgen! I am on my second cup of coffee, with five mini-easter eggs - "The writing power flows strongly with this one." I am charged up and ready to go (at least till one of my kids is calling out for me), as this is Easter Break and I am loving every … Continue reading Short and Sweet: Maple Syrup 2.0, and Crazy Kids
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you are well, and that your spirits are bright. I witnessed two spectacles in the past two days: one was beautiful, and the other completely bizarre, and hopefully will never happen in my lifetime again. Sit back and enjoy another post by The Eason Clan. Watching my children give As … Continue reading The Generosity of Children; and an exploding Thermos
With my hands rested on my head,and a warm tear flowing down my face, this day feels so hard.The overwhelming feeling of failure drips its poison, as the constant lingering pressure starts to bubble forth - yet another mistake to my tally. Another face has tears, much like my own, after I lost my cool; … Continue reading The Love of Children
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