Disclaimer: Talking about childbirth. Clinton Our world was filled with so much light and love the day you were born. The joy that you have brought our entire family can’t be described. I’m grateful to call you my son. No matter what this life throws, I will always love you. Love always and forever…Mommy As… Continue reading Clinton’s Induction
Category: Refection
This is a place to reflect where the past crosses my mind.
Unjust…
While looking to the sky, I feel out for the energy of the precious, lost by injustice. TyrannyTerrorGenocideStrippedAbusedMolestedNot One should be abductedKarma to the hand that destructed… How do you TrustThe dynasty was all built on lust. The disgust. Raise your voice for the voiceless… There is some history from not that long ago… I hang my… Continue reading Unjust…
In Earshot
This month I have been more focused on mental health and kids. I believe it’s because I resonated with this topic when working on my https://jemsmind.com/medical-adversity-a-canadians-perspective/ article. With that, I want to bring to light a perspective that sometimes gets forgotten. This all came about through a discussion with a dear friend. As well as,… Continue reading In Earshot
Being Human
How often do you have the opportunity to look at the world through someone else’s perspective? Broadening horizons can open a place of understanding. But far too often our minds are preoccupied with the daily grind. Leaving us unavailable to receive more than what is directly affecting the visible or tangible of the moment. We… Continue reading Being Human
What is a Mother to do?
Happy Mother’s Day to anyone and everyone out there mothering this world… Through all of life’s situations, I think being a mother has provided so many amazing highs. At the same time accompanied by a roller coaster of turbulence. But all worth the beautiful journey. This week covers bravery, growth and community. With a hint… Continue reading What is a Mother to do?
Medical Adversity, a Canadians Perspective
Lately I have been reflecting, a natural consequence of isolation I assume. Trying to shine light. In this instance about experiences with the medical industry. I honestly believe that medical health turmoil is universal to humans. It affects absolutely every person in one way or another, at some point in life. We are all delicate… Continue reading Medical Adversity, a Canadians Perspective
Teen Parent to Parent of a Teen.
Some days are so frustrating being the parent of a teen. Just being a parent in general. All different ages and stages have their frustrations. Including being a youth. Really the statement should be some days are just so f****** frustrating. For anyone. When I was a teen I definitely made my parents frustrated. I… Continue reading Teen Parent to Parent of a Teen.
Computing “Social” Media Connections.
Growing up in the 90’s, my view of the computer and social media was full of growing pains and skepticism. Our journey together has fluctuated over the years. Influences, guiding as well as blocking potential. Fond memories and frustrations coming together to grow an understanding of what opportunity such a powerful tool can have. When… Continue reading Computing “Social” Media Connections.
Bump… Boss… Baby…
On International Women’s Day 2021 I attended the Skills Ontario online conference. Where some amazing stories of pregnancy in the trades and how colleagues responded was highlighted. I felt inspired and started reminiscing about my own story. I am a Mother of three and have had the pleasure of telling a boss that I was expecting… Continue reading Bump… Boss… Baby…
Leader
I came across this quote “Your role as a leader is to bring out the best in others, even when they know more than you” [1] and it inspired the following. I’ve had the pleasure of delivering welding classes to many industrial maintenance and motive power mechanic groups. Often leading, classes of 18 to 24… Continue reading Leader