Emerald’s Gem Box…

Happy Birthday, Cheltsie Today (November 27) marks the 27th birthday of my oldest daughter, Cheltsie. To say the least, my life changed dramatically 27 years ago. At the young age of 23, I became a first-time mother. Everything about her was so exciting and yet so scary. I was so afraid of doing something wrong and hurting her. As all parents know, those fears never really leave us. As our children grow, we too have to learn new things and cross new obstacles, with them. The fears of doing th