Today is the day. I'm heading back to Calcutta for the first time since I left nearly 35 years ago as an infant. I'm feeling incredibly nervous, fearful, excited, leery and thankful. I still cannot believe I'm about to embark on this journey. Having the crew here for the past few days has been really wonderful; … Continue reading Taking the L E A P . . .
Kevin McClintock | LOVE of my life
This guy. He's so wonderful. He's strong and affectionate; generous and humble. He's basically everything that is good and kind. Kevin is my love language. I ADORE him. A general, 3 point summation of Kevin would look something like this: Forgiving & Gracious Witty & Hilarious H A N D S O ME & … Continue reading Kevin McClintock | LOVE of my life
Rubina Tyler | Version 4.0 (throwback to buttons birthday)
About 1 month ago our little girl turned 4. I guess this happens; babies growing up and turning into actual people but nothing could have prepared me for how rapidly the time would pass. Four years with her. Looking back, some days it feels like 4 minutes and other days it feels like 4 lifetimes. … Continue reading Rubina Tyler | Version 4.0 (throwback to buttons birthday)
Confessions of a Chubby Girl | No. 2 The Glass is Half Full
Confession No. 2 (read confession no. 1 here) I once noticed the ring I had received from my late grandmother was missing from my finger. My darling husband and I searched the floor, the garbage, drawers and drains for hours. It was gone; but not forever... I later found it at the bottom of a … Continue reading Confessions of a Chubby Girl | No. 2 The Glass is Half Full
17 Hours.
The time between now and day 1 of filming Calcutta is My Mother is dwindling and my anxiety is mounting. So often I wish I were more laid back and confident; easy going and relaxed. I certainly can be those things but in describing myself those traits wouldn't even make the top 10 list. I'm feeling eager … Continue reading 17 Hours.
Actually, Pamela is My Mother…
A lot of thought and prayer went into titling the documentary and I did initially struggle with the phrase "Calcutta is My Mother" simply because I do have a mother and her name is Pamela. While I believe it to be an appropriate title for the film because it best encompasses the driving force behind the project, I want to clear … Continue reading Actually, Pamela is My Mother…
The Flu With a Side of Fear…
If you're wondering where I've been for the past couple weeks... I've been battling the flu with a side of fear. Our Kickstarter campaign ended over a week ago and I haven't been writing at all. Typically, I write everyday. Typically, I write multiple times throughout each day and sporadically throughout each night. But the flu bug … Continue reading The Flu With a Side of Fear…
S E V E N.
In the past 23 days we have not only met our minimum goal of $15,000; we have exceeded it. OH MY GOODNESS. This entire process, so far, has really humbled me. I'm so thankful for your generous gifts and for those who have promoted Calcutta is My Mother. Because Kickstarter is an "all or nothing" … Continue reading S E V E N.
Today I am Thirty Five…Give or Take a Day or Two…
Today is my 35th birthday. I'm pretty sure, anyway. But I do not know this 100%. Because of the circumstances surrounding my abandonment, there is no real way to confirm the actual date of my birth. Did they record my birth as the day they found me? Or was it the day I arrived at the orphanage? … Continue reading Today I am Thirty Five…Give or Take a Day or Two…
My Guest Post on Adoption Mama Blog
Friends...the support for Calcutta is My Mother has been overwhelming! Today Tamara, of Adoption Mama Blog, is sharing a guest piece I wrote in order to promote the documentary and Kickstarter Campaign. You can find it here! If you're not already following her blog, you should start today! She's such a sweet mama with a … Continue reading My Guest Post on Adoption Mama Blog
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