I believe when things are hard, it is making us stronger for what lies ahead. I don’t always appreciate when the trying time lingers. When I just want this stage to end it can become very discouraging day after day. Sometimes I want to shout from the mountain tops, “I get it, let’s move on… Read More
It is the New Year! You may have been excited to let 2018 go, or thought it was the perfect year. Either way, we can’t stop time but we can determine how we use our time. Each New Year is an opportunity to reflect on what you want to resolve, change, or add to your… Read More
Here we are, again. Another year, another blessing, filled with challenges, happy and unwanted situations. But you know what, here we go again! Another year at the wheel. You know my thoughts on resolutions, not a fan, many fade by February. Determine each day- it is going to be great: A joyous morning, two feet… Read More
Found this quote today. I believe it is the perfect time to post it because it is the holiday season, but I believe it should also be applied to everyday of the year: “Leave a little sparkle where you go.” People are overly stressed this time of year. Some are struggling through the holidays without… Read More
Years ago, Jarrod helped me check off an item from my bucket list: Be on an island for my birthday. We took a cruise to three islands. My favorite stop on the cruise was Cozumel, Mexico because it really transported me to “island time”. Island time is when the concept of real time, a month… Read More
In times of trial, it is not ironic that signs appear all around you to walk you through that trial. Either to teach you how to overcome, teach you how to survive, or remind you that you are not alone. Let me give you an example. A few years ago, when Jarrod and I were… Read More
Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude. — RALPH WALDO EMERSON Seems easy enough- right? Hope you had a blessed holiday and continue the gratitude in… Read More
Can you believe Thanksgiving is next Thursday? It seems the older we get or the more responsibilities we have in life, time flies. And when time flies, it is so hard to relish in the little moments, to grab a few still moments, or just enjoy the day to day. Over the next week, as… Read More
I wanted to share some final thoughts on India… During our trip, we stayed at very nice hotels. Hotels that once you entered the gates the world behind you slipped away. The world behind you which was chaos: cars, buses, bicycles, motorcycles and little took-tooks moving all over the road, cows, goats, and dogs roaming… Read More
One of the restrooms at an office complex in India had the following sign on the bathroom door: “Wrap your troubles in a tissue and throw in a wastebin.” Now we all know what the “trouble” reference is but how amazing if it was that simple? You could write down all your troubles, throw them… Read More