MY MOTHER'S DAY TRIBUTE As Mother’s Day approaches, I think about the person who taught me how to be a mom- my own mother, and I think about the two people who allow me to celebrate this holiday every year- my two sons. I ca... May 6, 2022
PRACTICE PEACE The other day I read something that resonated with me on a deep level. It said, “To have peace, we must practice peace.” My immediate reaction was, “Wow, that is so true.” If you think about it, every... Apr 4, 2022
WHAT ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT IN THE CAR? What are you thinking about in the car? That’s a funny question, right? But in this fast-paced world, we rarely have any time to ourselves. Most of us are on responsibility overload, meaning our plate... Feb 23, 2022
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL & IT'S OK FOR OUR KIDS TO SEE IT As a mother of two young boys, I have often felt pressure to be “perfect” for them. I think if we are all honest with ourselves, most parents feel this from time to time; maybe some feel it all the ti... Jan 21, 2022
A YEAR TO RETRAIN MY MIND It’s almost the end of another year. Each one truly goes faster and faster. When you are a kid, you hear your parents say, “time flies”. I am in shock of the literal truth in this…this is not just som... Dec 31, 2021
CREATING A SACRED SPACE The Space Around Us I am a firm believer that your mood reflects the environment around you. For example, if your environment is cluttered and disorganized, you will most likely feel the same way in y... Dec 15, 2021
CAPTIVE THOUGHTS My breath, a deep inhale for 4 seconds, a deep exhale for 6. My thoughts…they want to go wild, they want to rule me, but I have found a way to not let them… at least most days. There are days I still ... Nov 16, 2021
PTSD, A SHANPSHOT LOOK AND MY SUGGESTIONS FOR HEALING How it feels… I sat alone in my car, afraid to get out. I was sure that he was there waiting for me. He had followed me somehow and was lurking behind a car, patiently waiting until I decided to go in... Oct 20, 2021
THE WAITING GAME Are you waiting on something? Are you waiting for a prayer to be answered? Are you waiting for God to step in? Have you been praying and praying to no avail? The answer is most likely yes; most of us ... Sep 24, 2021
ENERGY TANKS... WE ALL HAVE THEM How much energy would you say you have on any given day? Are you full of it, from the moment your eyes open in the morning, or are you often struggling to complete your daily routine and tasks? Or may... Sep 16, 2021
ANOTHER TRIP AROUND THE SUN... AND WHAT I'VE LEARNED As I near completing one more trip around the sun, I think about where I have been in the last year. A year ago, as I was approaching 38, I was in a vastly different place. Different on pretty much al... Sep 8, 2021
STAYING ON THE FAIRWAY I did something yesterday that I don’t do often…I played golf. It was an early celebratory outing for my husband’s birthday. I’ll admit, I can drive the ball pretty good from time to time. On certain ... Jun 19, 2021