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First Dance

2/16/2013

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Flashback to the fashion-challenged 90’s (though not nearly as terrifying as the neon splattered 80’s) and you’d find me charging through the high school years on stage or writing original plays with oh-so-inspiring titles such as “A Time to Speak.” Seldom did I believe there was a time NOT to speak - and I was happy to share my opinions with any and all who would listen (or were forced to, by mere proximity). I was a dreamer riddled with pragmatism, which landed me in college as a pre-law major/theater minor. Perhaps it was not such a surprise then, that I eventually ended up in Manhattan as a publicist. 

After a few fascinating and sometimes-surreal years in NY and Boston, I met my leading man who lived in a far away land called Pennsylvania - and it is there I landed, after a lifetime of knowing I would end up this way (or hoped, prayed!)... a mother to boys and a wife to a good man who I love, but even more importantly, like. 

I may still feel it’s a time to speak, but I’m often drowned out by the sound of my two little boys racing in circles around the house shouting ‘you can’t catch me!’, my 15 year old step son telling me about his great play in baseball, my husband asking if I’ve seen his wallet/keys/shoes/younameit. And pretty soon, another little voice will be join the cacophony (and at 2/4/6 AM) when in April - a fourth, yes boy, will 
join the party.

So, I’m Heather: a mommy/step-mom/sister/daughter/(opinionated) wife /step-daughter/reluctant maid/small-business owner/(thus) wine connoisseur/swing-dance-lover/ speed-reader/lackluster floor-cleaner/google-how-to-boil-an-egger/candle addict. Anyone relate? 

I would be a fool not to be thankful for this great good life God has given me. And, sometimes, I am that fool. (But I DID stop wearing neon.)

*Hopefully unnecessary disclaimer: purple/gold outfit pictured above is a costume in a high-school production of Cinderella. Have a little faith. 

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Judy Martin link
3/16/2013 12:59:07 am

Heather,
I've only met you one time, but since that time I have prayed for you often. Everytime I cover with that warm, cozy blanket that I won from you the night of the party. And, now that I read this piece today, I have a whole new appreciation and admiration of you and the person that God has gifted you to be. Thank you for your honesty and your realness. It has encouraged my heart today and made me know how to pray more specifically for you, whenever I cover with my new blanket. You certainly have many roles to fill in daily life. It was a joy to meet you in person and now to meet you through your story.

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    With varying layers of humor and introspection, Heather shares an honest perspective on all things family: lessons in step-parenting, growing up with mental illness in the family, emerging whole from a broken home and simply surviving the ordinary. Heather received her BA in English from the University of Florida and has a career background in PR and Marketing jobs spanning NYC, Boston, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. She is a freelance writer and marketing consultant.  
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