Search for the Light, then Bask in It
Our little pekingese, Izzy, loves the sunlight. She rambles through the house in pursuit of the sunshine. Once there she lies down and basks in …
Telling My Children They Lost a Sibling…to Choice
One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do was tell my children that they lost a sibling. A sibling they never knew existed. …
Eight Motherhood Lessons from a Cow
Farming has taught me a lot about being a mom. Cattle are excellent teachers, if one just pays attention. Life is much the same, even …
What’s in a Name?
Names matter. When we’re born, the name our parents give us means something. Maybe it’s a family name or a history tied to it, or …
Your Man Didn’t Jump through the Valentine’s Day LOVE HOOP?
OK, girls. Let’s promise not to get on social media, peruse the other posts of all the men that got it “right” on Valentine’s Day …
Be Better than Bitter
Have you ever been hurt by someone and had trouble forgiving them? Or maybe you’ve forgiven them because it’s the right thing to do, but …
Wear the Cap and Gown
Dear College Senior, College graduation might be way off for some, but for you it is just around the corner. The emails are flooding your …
Don’t Let Bad Moments Become Monuments
Do you ever feel like a loser? Maybe the day started all wrong when the alarm clock failed to go off, the toast burned, and …
Losing Myself
[5AM. wide awake. blog post draft is scrapped. I’ve thought of one that is more suitable. headed to write it. i hear a gentle voice. …
An Open Letter to Our Friends about Our Kids
Our kids need you. Having kids–no matter their age–is tough. Life tugs in all directions. Our parents need us, our jobs demand us be at …