Thanks-living and Remembering to Live Your Life of Thanks
For no matter what you face, there is always enough grace to give thanks.
Category: Women
Protecting the Power of Our Voice
For sometimes the greatest power of the voice we have is when we choose not to speak.
Confessions of a Control Freak in a World Gone Mad
“I think it was all an illusion, or simply just a delusion-this idea that I was ever in control in the first place.”
Middle-School, Move-In Day, Middle-Age and Living Brave
“And just maybe learning to let them soar doesn’t mean you have to land.”
What’s Living in Your Head? Learning to Free Up Mental Space
I keep having the same conversations lately and most of them seem to be in my head. My husband and I recently embarked on a summer sabbatical and it has messed up my Type-A routine that I love. I know some of you are thinking: “Quit complaining!” Hear me out. I’m very grateful for this time… Continue reading What’s Living in Your Head? Learning to Free Up Mental Space
The Emptying Nest: Living Forward When the Heart Keeps Going Back
I just spent the last hour teaching my youngest daughter, Mikayla, to bake cookies. I confess I do everything much later with my fourth child. She’ll be lucky to tie her shoes by the time she graduates. Today, however, I found myself not just moving slow, but also grumpy during the process. I’m pretty sure… Continue reading The Emptying Nest: Living Forward When the Heart Keeps Going Back
O Mother, Where Art Thou?
In honor of Mother’s Day, I’ve invited my daughter, Madison, to guest blog this week. I gave her the simple task of sharing what the world would be like without moms . Too often, we wait until after mom is gone or far away to realize the power and gift of her presence. It is Mother’s Day weekend and… Continue reading O Mother, Where Art Thou?
Mom’s Life Lesson: “Never Say Never”
Looking back at my younger self at times makes me smile; other times, I cringe. I grew up in the eighties with big hair, big dreams, and big ideas about how the world worked. When I look into those eyes from the eighties, I see one who was very clueless and too often didn’t know it.… Continue reading Mom’s Life Lesson: “Never Say Never”
Beyond the Body: The Real Wonder of Womanhood
Last week, Kim Kardashian made the news…again. I confess that I usually just ignore any and all news surrounding the Kardashian family. In fact, I had to Google their name to make sure I spelled it correctly. Apparently, she and another woman (who I didn’t bother to Google) decided they would post pictures of themselves on… Continue reading Beyond the Body: The Real Wonder of Womanhood
Secrets of Those Middle-Age Moments That No One is Telling You
“How old are you again, Mom? 44, 42, 46…?” She was always someone different, not the face I see daily in the mirror. It feels very surreal to speak it, let alone put it in writing: I am a middle-aged woman. I only answer so they stop before they insult me. “I am almost 47.”… Continue reading Secrets of Those Middle-Age Moments That No One is Telling You