I have been writing ever since my grandmother gave me a stuffed blue mouse for my 7th birthday and asked me to write stories about it. When my son was a toddler, I began writing poems about the funny things he said and did. Writing became a way for me to express my continual struggle with balancing family, work, and my spiritual journey. I'm back from 10 days of rest and relaxation! p.s. Thanks so much to the anonymous member who upgraded my membership!