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Forging a New Path in Kindergarten
My Dearest Halen, I sit here thinking about how fast five years went by. I think back on being in absolute maternity bliss when you...

Lauren Wiatrek
Aug 16, 20193 min read


The greatest love story.
When I was little I would go to bed fantasizing about my wedding. About the man I would marry and the four children I would have, 2 boys...

Lauren Wiatrek
Apr 21, 20194 min read


Dashing Through The Snow
While we were in Colorado on our winter getaway, I made quite the menu of soups and warm meals to keep my family feeling cozy and...

Lauren Wiatrek
Jan 17, 20192 min read


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 18, 20182 min read


Knowing When To Let Go: My Inner Battle
Here I am 17 months out from being diagnosed with breast cancer, and most people when they see me say I look great, and seem to be doing...

Lauren Wiatrek
Oct 21, 20183 min read


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
Sep 30, 20182 min read


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


Turning fret into faith.
Easter weekend 2017 will forever hold a place in my heart… quite an uncomfortable place to be honest. I was sitting on my mom’s bed, we...

Lauren Wiatrek
Apr 3, 20183 min read


Twisting in the Wind
Sometimes I feel like a sheep being pushed and guided toward this mysterious light that gives a false sense of security. I look around...

Lauren Wiatrek
Feb 17, 20183 min read
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