Admittedly, have been doing a lot of both lately….

I have been doing a lot of both lately. Especially in the midst of finishing one year and beginning another. For 2026 I have made Jeremiah 29:11 my verse for the year: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hopeContinue reading “Admittedly, have been doing a lot of both lately….”

To make the “C” word go away

I HATE CANCER. We lost our beloved dog Max to cancer this past summer. We lost my father in law last Christmas to the disease, my sister the previous year to a brain tumor. And my mom was just diagnosed with skin cancer last week. And it always breaks my heart to watch the tinyContinue reading “To make the “C” word go away”

Thoughts to start the new year…

As the calendar turns, many of us feel the familiar pull to “start fresh.” New Year’s resolutions promise transformation—but too often, they become a source of pressure, guilt, or burnout by February. What if this year, instead of aiming for perfection, you chose presence? Instead of drastic change, you chose progress? Start With Why, NotContinue reading “Thoughts to start the new year…”

Start the tears in 3…2…1…

The smell of railroad tar. I love it. It reminds me of home. We had railroad tracks right by our apartment and my friends and I would walk the tracks all the time. Christmas music. Especially “Little Drummer Boy.” Seeing a mom with a tiny baby. My two sons are 6′ 2″ tall now. IContinue reading “Start the tears in 3…2…1…”

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