My sleep walking and night terrors generally involve screaming about spiders, home intruders, or the mystery woman who lives under the bed. Sometimes I wake up Isaac just to ask how he is doing, or to see if he needs anything. Rarely do I stray from those topics, but lately sleeping Courtney has been stuck…
Today was a really good day. It was one of those Saturday’s where nothing was going to put me in a bad mood. My dad is in town to help my youngest sister, Katy, move into a new house and both of them stayed at my place last night. I really love having family here,…
Most parents just want their kids to be happy, whether that means driving a garbage truck or curing cancer. And most children have high aspirations for their future careers and goals. While my little kindergarten friends were presumably telling their parents of their dreams to become firefighters, police officers, astronauts, and doctors, I had a different idea…
Working at a massage therapy and medical arts college has its perks. If I have a kink in my neck, there are about 30 people in the building who can fix it. If I need my blood pressure or temperature taken, I see the nurse three doors down from my office. If someone is having…
As we pulled up to the gate at MacDill Air Force Base, I wondered if the heavily armed and attentive guard would notice my nervous smile and sweaty hands. Would he mistake my shifty eyes for “suspicious behavior” and ask us to pull over? Christina, who was driving, was relaxed and calm as she handed…
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I love my dog. I miss her when I’m at work, I love taking her on walks, and cuddle time with her is the absolute best. But also? I’m so ready for this puppy stage to be over. She is only three and a half months old so I know we have a long road…
Trying to go to bed last night was difficult. I felt like a little girl, too excited to sleep before her first day of school. And by excited I mean terrified and by first day of school I mean breast cancer exam. I went to work for a few hours this morning and felt more…
On Monday morning I decided to go to the doctor one more time. I needed to hear one more doctor tell me that it was absolutely necessary for me to take antibiotics. More than that, I was hoping for a new and understanding, yet wise doctor to tell me not to take the antibiotics. I…
I believe in prayer, and I believe there is no right or wrong way to pray. Some religions require followers to kneel and pray facing a certain direction. Others believe that only a priest can talk to God so all prayers must go through him. While I believe prayer is a sacred thing, I think…
The Other Courtney 