I saw a funny quote the other day. One of my friend’s posted on Facebook, “I’m sorry Nike, today I just can’t do it.” I laughed, I commiserated, and thought, yep, we all have days like that. I have been thinking a lot about attitude lately. I am guilty of spending a good bit of time on […]
Dream Big!
some words of encouragement today.
Rare Bird…
All Things Are Possible with God… Really, this would be the last verse in which I would expect a mother, who just lost her twelve-year-old son, to find comfort. But Anna does. [Tweet “On September 8, 2011, Anna sent her two children out to play, but only her daughter came back. Three years ago today, […]
Stick with it…
Guest Post – At Every Turn (A Post of Encouragement)
Today I am really pleased to have my friend Chris Carter from TheMomCafe guest posting! Chris provides encouragement and support to moms. She certainly has been a source of encouragement for me. I can pretty much count on Chris reading and commenting on 90% of my blog posts. And I feel like I’m so important […]
Always With You
Who doesn’t love a good quote from Winnie the Pooh? “If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together… there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart… I’ll always be with […]
I Can
Somewhere along this road I lost “me.” As I write my book The Boys I Left in Paris (you can read an excerpt here) I’ve been re-reading my journals from when I was in France in my early 20s. It feels like I am reading about the life of someone else. Granted, there is absolutely […]
Mamas, Don’t Let Your Kids Grow Up to be Haters!
If anyone has a good reason to be angry, it’s me, (and anyone else that has lost a baby or a child) but I don’t want that kind of energy in my life. I still have three little people that depend on me. And I set the tone for their attitudes and behavior. Also, I […]
