We recently replaced my favorite leather club chair that sat in my dining room for the past 7 years. Before moving to PA it was in my office in Raleigh, and was a key asset to all the important life conversations Jarrod and I had. From the decision to leave his organization, start his own… Read More

Worth a Reminder to us ALL: The things you can control, in the order I see the world. Your order could be different. Either way, this is worth a gut check every so often. You might find some are reminders of what you are striving for and others are how you are living your life.… Read More

Remember that journal I found from 10 years ago? It looks like I also tracked from time to time Signs of Life: a meditative exercise I did in my office mid-day when the chaos in my mind became too much.  Let me share the signs of life from an entry. Pansies on the front porch… Read More

I found this saying while browsing Facebook.  I love everything here. A bunch of quick, easy to remember lessons for all: a guide to be the BEST YOU.  I bolded two parts: Don’t chase People. Be an Example. Attract Them. Work Hard And be Yourself. The People Who Belong In Your Life Will Come Find… Read More

Jarrod and I have been cleaning out this winter: closets, drawers, the garage, you name it. I found two journals in a bin that I wrote in when I was expecting Delaney ten years ago. Throughout the one journal were descriptions of our family and friends, lessons in life I want her to know and… Read More

For the next week, be cautious about everything that comes out of your mouth.  Before you say it, stop and determine if it is positive. Will it aid another or bring joy in the moment?  Proverbs 16:24 says, “Gracious speech is like clover honey – good taste to the soul, quick energy for the body.”… Read More

I am a huge believer that self-talk can shape your day. If you are talking down on your abilities, chances are, you are not going to give your best. If you are providing yourself affirmations and you know you have prepared, you will do your best. I have shared in the past, when I wake… Read More

My little one attended a series of classes with all the girls in her class called “Girl Power.” At the start of the class, the teacher had each girl take a pre-assessment on how they feel about themselves, establishing friends, and maintaining friends. After each question, you could select the following answers: always, sometimes, or… Read More

It might sound simple but sometimes we all need to be reminded: when faced with a moment when you want to pull your hair out, scream at the top of your lungs, or cry your heart out, the best thing to do is to just breathe. Take one long deep breath in and one long… Read More