One of my mom’s wedding gifts to us, in July of 2004, was a big box of handmade ornaments. When […]
Be the Blocker
I have been mind-blown this week watching the incision on my hand heal. Three weeks ago, I came home in […]
When the Storm is Overwhelming
I sat in my recliner early Monday morning and listened to the wind howling outside. The rain beat down on […]
Thankful for the Others
Life would not be complete without the village that surrounds our children in this wonderful community where we live. So, […]
Let Your Shadow Offer Hope
The lights were flashing and spinning. The music was loud and the musicians were jumping all around the stage. It […]
One Nation, Under God
(Written November 2016, reblog) As I held my youngest son close to my chest this morning during The Veteran’s Day Program […]
Just Because There Is Death Doesn’t Mean It’s Dead
Just because there is death, doesn’t mean it’s dead. I have been repeating this sentence to myself for the past […]
“Yes” Is The Only Requirement
As I am writing this, I am watching two twenty-something-year-old guys with chainsaws traipse through a maze of fallen trees. […]
Do Something
I experienced so many emotions this week. Hurricane Michael formed quickly and appeared to be coming straight for us. With […]
Be Brave
This month, as I think about breast cancer awareness, I cannot help but think about all of my loved ones […]