"We couldn't avoid or bypass this day - we had to stare it down and then walk through it. Here's the crazy part of walking into the fear: While avoidance and escape feel safe, having to step right into the hard time and stay there is always when and … [Read more...] about When Bravery is Stillness: Desperate Hope in a Nightmare Diagnosis
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Fear and Insecurities…and the Light that Changes Everything
I recently sat with a women I’d known for years. Not a friend, per se, but an acquaintance. One I had shared friendly greetings with, warm hellos, but a woman I didn’t really know. It’s amazing how much we don’t really know. Health issues … [Read more...] about Fear and Insecurities…and the Light that Changes Everything
When You Can’t Find What is Lost
It was a simple plan. My dad my was going to whisk the kids off to the grocery store in my car (because carseats, of course), faking some forgotten ingredient for a great party, and my husband and I would be free to arrange the final details of my … [Read more...] about When You Can’t Find What is Lost
Inclusion at What Cost: A Mother’s Take on Gender Neutral Bathrooms
As I transitioned from a mother of one child to two, two to three and so forth, there was one aspect of managing my small brood that always got me hot and bothered. Running errands. Small feats felt like a victory as a young mom adding people to … [Read more...] about Inclusion at What Cost: A Mother’s Take on Gender Neutral Bathrooms
On Growing a Brave Faith…and Fancy Shampoo
When I was a kid, my mom hid the fancy shampoo from me. I didn’t realized it for some time, simply using the cheap bottle of Suave or Pert Plus that was always in the shower. I never knew there were other options, really. One day I was fishing … [Read more...] about On Growing a Brave Faith…and Fancy Shampoo
The Power of Podcasts: 8 Podcasts You Will Love
I'm a huge podcast fan. I don't know if that makes me a slow or early adopter, but when I finally got the hang of searching, subscribing and finding a few solid podcasts that match my interests, I was sold. Listening and learning has been a regular … [Read more...] about The Power of Podcasts: 8 Podcasts You Will Love
