January 30th

Today my son turns 16 - where did the time go? He's a good kid, and a Gentleman and a Scholar (as my Grandad used to say).
Happy Birthday, kiddo...
(I won't embarrass him by posting a photo-just picture a really awesome kid)
Bring us a Penguins win!

Ricky is the guy in the middle - always all smiles and jokes

And because today is my son's birthday, it is impossible to forget another birthday.
Our good friend (who we lost in July 2017). Today is also his birthday. So many good memories.
Ironically today on Twitter is #BellLetsTalk day. Ricky's birthday is a good time to remind folks that you are never alone. There is always someone listening.

It's also a good time to say that just because I'm super sad and missing Ricky doesn't mean I am not over the moon that my son is growing up, and that our family is healthy. Yes, I'm still struggling with some things, but I can't dwell on the sad stuff. One thing I have learned through Burton Nutrition is that you can't dwell on the bad. It isn't mentally or physically healthy.

Trust me, I could be a wreck every day. But I'm choosing not to be. I have a son, I have a husband, and I have three fur balls who all love me. I have family and friends. Every day I choose to keep my head above water and focus on the good.

Sometimes that's all you can do....

And other times all you can do is drool over Sam Winchester from Supernatural...

So how about a bit of book news???
Along with working with my author friend Mary Smith on a fun story, I decided to start a new Renegades book (number 11). It is currently untitled, lol. And if you are part of my reader's page, (Renegades Ice Crew on FB) then you already know who this one will be about.

And stay tuned for a cover reveal of Renegades 10 - Melting the Ice (I'm soooooo excited about that one! I cannot wait for you all to read it!!! It might be my favorite so far! - And yes, I know that I say that with all my books, lol)

That's it for now...remember, there's always someone listening. #YouAreNotAlone #YouAreEnough