Dear Self

Have you ever written yourself letters for the future? Maybe they were lessons learned or things you wanted to accomplish, dreams, or a bucket list. You tucked them away in a safe place and years later, pulled them out, and were amazed at what you had accomplished or things you still needed to do. Maybe … Read more

My Son-In-Law

There are many things you wish for as a mom of a daughter. One of them is that she will find a wonderful man who will love her with every cell of his body. Treat her with respect, and encourage her to be the best she can be while he, in turn, works on being … Read more

Tell Your Story

Do you have a story to tell? Do you need to get something off your chest? Did you know that your story could help someone else? It’s true! Your story, your life lesson could actually help another person who is struggling. That person may think that they’re all alone in their struggle but after reading … Read more

Life Lessons Learned…Somewhat…Not Really

We’ve all had people giving us advice: do it this way- try this- don’t do this, etc… Some things stick, a lot don’t, and then there are those things that should, but no matter how hard we try, they just don’t. We can only promise ourselves to do better. Or, in my case, then proceed … Read more

Life Lesson #1

Do you ever ask yourself, “I wish I would have known that when I was younger” or “I should have believed my parents when they told me that”? I love discussing life with my daughters and hearing their thoughts on issues and problems they face in their lives. Recently my eldest daughter remarked how fast … Read more

Goldilocks

She entered the unoccupied house. Tasting each of the three bowls on the table. She said, “This porridge is too hot. This porridge is too cold. This porridge is just right.” Trying three chairs, the same routine. Trying three beds, the same. Goldilocks was a trespasser, a thief, and a consumer of private property, who … Read more

That’s Not My Identity

We all have an identity, something that makes us who we are. I wonder if we were born with it or acquired it along our life’s path. Maybe it’s a little bit of both. I question, once we have created or developed that identity can we alter it?  I am a type A, busy, always … Read more

Fill In The Blanks

“If I could snap my fingers and be anywhere in the world, I would travel to __________ and bring __________ with me.”  So, how would you fill in the blanks? Take some time and really think about it. Would you stay nearby or would you travel to somewhere across the world? And, what or who … Read more

Perspective

Have you ever been in a situation that was so bad that it brought you to your knees? Or, it made you want to scream out loud or cry hopelessly into a pillow? I think at some point everyone has been in a situation like that, whether it’s from a loss of a family member … Read more

Step Back Three

As fall makes its entrance into our lives, the leaves turn color as much as I continue to turn inwards. This year has been an encounter of realizations in which the path I paved for myself looks less and less enticing; something I know I can make better. I have set goals for myself and … Read more