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The Last Staircase
When I was 9 years old my parents took me skiing and on our last run I had to go down the River Run. It was the steep, icy LAST run...
Lauren Wiatrek
Jul 12, 20194 min read
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Hope And Fear Of All The Years Are Met In Thee Tonight
During this season of Christmas, many embrace joy and gladness. The twinkling lights dazzle and the spirit of the season stirs up an...
Lauren Wiatrek
Dec 18, 20183 min read
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I Have Cancer and Yes, I Still Have To Do Chores
My husband and I have this ongoing argument about daily life. I am the whimsical, laid-back, easy breezy one who knows everything will be...
Lauren Wiatrek
Nov 19, 20182 min read
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It’s November 4th And Yes I Still Have Cancer.
All the pink banners, balloons, ribbons and such have come down… and yet I and thousands of other women still have cancer. How nice it...
Lauren Wiatrek
Nov 5, 20182 min read
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Wounds
Healing from anything is difficult and takes time. Regardless of that wound being physical, emotional or mental. With a battle of breast...
Lauren Wiatrek
Oct 1, 20182 min read
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I Have No Shame Being The Wellness Mama.
My oldest daughter is fixated on treats. Currently if my four-year-old wipes her bottom herself (cleanly) then she gets a treat, if my...
Lauren Wiatrek
Sep 24, 20184 min read
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The Magnitude of 33
Crying aloud as you entered the world; The world needed you, you had purpose. Growing with grace and the unfolding of a beautiful...
Lauren Wiatrek
Sep 11, 20182 min read
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Ordinary
Most of us, especially those in my generation, were raised with affirmations like, “You are so special. You can do anything you put your...
Lauren Wiatrek
Sep 4, 20183 min read
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Reclaiming The Summer Cancer Stole From Me Part 4
9th Stop: Wheeler Road As we winded back through the tunnel of trees toward Traverse City, we decided to explore some uncharted territory...
Lauren Wiatrek
Aug 14, 20188 min read
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Reclaiming the Summer Cancer Stole From Me Part 2
Our fifth stop was Bloomington, Indiana. We realized we were just a few hours from Aunt Lisa and Uncle Jeff’s house and decided to head...
Lauren Wiatrek
Aug 6, 20184 min read
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From Blasé to Bold
These days it is so easy to just kick your feet up and relax without feeling the pressure to exert yourself. Many have welcomed a blasé...
Lauren Wiatrek
Jul 9, 20182 min read
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To Us.
When you choose (God chooses) the person you will spend the rest of your life with, and you go through the smitten phase, the “I’m the...
Lauren Wiatrek
Jul 1, 20184 min read
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Why Doing the Hard Things As A Mom is Necessary
Mom shaming vs. constructive criticism Oftentimes as moms we get overwhelmed, frustrated, and our stress runs high. Everyone is telling...
Lauren Wiatrek
Jun 21, 20184 min read
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Hung the Moon
When I was little…My dad hung the moon. Our saying became, “I love you to the moon and back a million, trillion, bajillion times.” We...
Lauren Wiatrek
Jun 17, 20185 min read
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A Mother's Love is Peace
Last year at this time, I had no idea what was coming. I was living in my own mother’s house (again), I was buried in motherhood of two...
Lauren Wiatrek
May 13, 20182 min read
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Blueberry Eyes in the Sky
Today four years ago, I became a mother. The thing I wanted most in this world, besides being Evan's wife. I was given that gorgeous gift...
Lauren Wiatrek
May 4, 20184 min read
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Tips for Mamas on Healthy Changes in the Kitchen
Hey hey mamas! So, I am on day 26 of my Whole30 challenge and I feel amazing. Wow have I seen serious changes! I truly feel like all I...
Lauren Wiatrek
Apr 28, 20186 min read
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Beauty is Within
This is something I am learning and reminding myself of daily. When I was a child I don’t ever remember focusing on an outward...
Lauren Wiatrek
Mar 20, 20183 min read
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Out of Control
I have been processing information for the last few days, trying to figure out how to put it into words. The beginning of this journey...
Lauren Wiatrek
Dec 11, 20173 min read
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If I Would Have Known
As I watch these Christmas movies with inevitable happy ever after, it makes me think back on my life. The choices I made, the decisions...
Lauren Wiatrek
Dec 9, 20174 min read
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