“What is Christmas? It is the tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.” ~ Agnes M. Pahro This reflection can even be a good practice as we reflect on each day. Always giving ourselves grace along the way is the key to true gratitude and reflection.
My cousin is in the midst of the battle of her life. Second time around actually. In talking with her, I have learned many friends don’t know how to handle what is happening to her. Sooo…. they ignore her, push her away and even pick arguments with her. I have shared it has nothing to… Read More
As I grow older, I am getting better at handling disappointment. However, I still have to remind myself when people disappoint me, it’s actually due to placing my own expectations on them without their input. Unless there’s an established communication playbook that outlines what we each expect/ provide in return for our friendship, how can… Read More
Today is my baby sister’s birthday. There is a 16-year difference but the older we get the age rarely matters. For everything we have in common, there are equal traits we don’t share. Like any long relationship, we have had to learn to dance with each other and celebrate our similarities along with appreciating our… Read More
“The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us.” ~James E. Faust Wishing your family a blessed holiday season….
This year a friend shared one of her favorite birthday traditions as a suggestion to change things up for Delaney. It is called a Birthday Window. You print off pictures from over the years, showing the progression of age, time, involvement in activities, friends and holidays; all in honor of the birthday person. When I… Read More
It is very easy to write a story in your head based on your own mind’s eye view of the world. Often the story we create goes down a negative path or is seen with rose-colored glasses which can be very far from the truth. I have had to remind myself to ask questions, see… Read More
This is the motto I try to live by, even when I say yes to that second glass of wine. (the wine reminds me it is not that easy, especially when you love something not good for you) Everyone needs a motto that gives them insight into what they are going to accomplish each day.… Read More
“Patience is the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order than the one you had in mind.” ~ David G. Allen I am letting this quote simmer daily for me. I am personally in a growth mood and it is uncomfortable but growth is uncomfortable. Patience is a virtue that shows… Read More
It stands for Out of the Office. We all can’t run a mile a minute, every day of the week, for months on end, waiting for the next national holiday to take some time away from work. Let’s be honest, any national holiday most likely entails entertaining and still running a mile a minute, in… Read More