Have you ever had something happen to you that leaves you wondering if it was sheer coincidence, divine intervention, or a serendipitous moment To...
Years ago when I started training for my first half marathon, I was running with a friend who I struggled to keep up with In between gasps of air, I...
It was Wednesday of the first week of school At pickup, Ryan opened the door of our Honda Minivan and looked at me with big eyes and a wide smile...
Today I get to marry my mom I’m sure that there aren’t that many people who get to do that in their lifetime, but I do My mom met a wonderful man...
I recently read a post preaching to women that they can be great career women and great moms Women empowerment seminars encourage women not to be...
But despite the chaos, the fear, and the constant distractions, these uncertain times have a way of teaching us lessons Here are a few of the...
Four years ago, I kissed my father’s cheek, hugged what remained of him, held his hands for the last time, and walked out of his hospital room I...
I used to love sitting in the audience watching my father deliver a speech He could tell a story I’d heard a hundred times and I’d laugh,...
I recently attended a meeting where guests deliver a thirty-second commercial about what they do I shared with the audience that after twelve...
Many of you have asked me to share my husband and my experience with fasting It’s important for you to know that these are our personal experiences...
Eight years ago, my father and I explored alternative medicines and treatments hoping to find a cure for his cancer One day while visiting an...
Checking off items from your to-do checklist can feel rewarding and satisfying, especially on those days where you can knock out several items...
My eight-year-old Justin, plays in a baseball league He has a practically perfect, beautiful swing—a swing that when executed properly could rip a...
Have you ever had a big dream or idea One that lights you up inside when you think about it You might get carried away while all the possibilities...
Email inboxes have become another annoying source of clutter in our lives, requiring management and strategic planning to tackle them Although...
I took my middle son, Justin, to a chess tournament recently We sat in the waiting room until they posted the pairings on the wall When we looked up...
If I had to choose a word to describe my 2018, it would be Perspective One event, one experience, one conversation, one moment—no matter how...
In our home we celebrate Christmas For many years I struggled with the “Santa” tradition A part of me enjoyed that my kids believed in Santa and...
Our family celebrated my husband’s grandparents’ 65th wedding anniversary Their daughters honored them with a ceremony and reception, surrounded...
Have you ever heard the saying, “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” Although on the surface that quote rings true...
I envision the holiday season as a dreamy and peaceful time where I get to make gingerbread houses and bake cookies with my boys, watch Christmas...
We were on our way to the movie theatre and I’d packed a bag of pistachios to avoid buying popcorn We were already munching on them during the...
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, we are all getting ready for the biggest feast of the year You might be following your timeline to ensure...
It feels like just yesterday I sat on my rocking chair, holding my baby in my arms while he nursed I spent countless hours sitting on that chair,...
