You were made for today. Made for something great. No more waiting. No more debating. What do you want to do? Who do you want to be? Don't wait another minute! Take a chance! Make something happen. Big or small. You can make a difference. You will. We need you. Mitch (my husband) and I … Continue reading Made →

My buddy Shannon and I fell into a conversation the other day about how important it is to diversify the investments you make in yourself. Sounds strange...but hang with me. I am lots of somebodies and lots of somethings. I am a daughter, friend, sister, wife, teammate, volunteer, neighbor, etc. I am determined, sensitive, confident, … Continue reading Self-diversification →

Curl up and be still. Reflect, think, and plan. Or maybe not... Maybe just rest. Recharge. Enjoy and indulge. Be present in this moment. To taste this food, To feel every muscle relax, To kiss...really kiss my husband. Fill up the tank With love and joy. Give gratitude to God. Ask for His guidance. Give … Continue reading Sundays →

The predator in American society is an invisible and insatiable force: the normalization of what the rest of the world will not accept... I read this in a blog post earlier this week. When did this happen? We shifted the standard...shifted the moral bar. Violence, sex, and drugs. Intolerance, judgement, and despair. When and how … Continue reading The Predator →

I want control, until I realize the weight of the responsibility that comes with it. Control means tough choices, sometimes lose/lose. I think about my friend Gina. She got sick with cancer, an aggressive form that forced she and her husband Chris to make what seemed like impossible decisions quickly. 1. Do they administer chemo, … Continue reading The Cost of Control →

A gift A word A nod. I want it. I need it. But I won't let myself receive it. Don't deserve it. Maybe I do? But what will I owe you? Praise. Kindness. Love. Why won't I accept these? Why won't you? Open up. Receive. Love and be loved.

Normal is boring and dull. We work so hard to fit in. To be who everyone thinks we should be... Based on skin color, age, gender, family, etc. I want something different. Normal is a facade. Everyone struggles. I want you to know who I really am. I want to know who you really are. … Continue reading Normal →

Freedom...that word is so liberating, yet so scary. Freedom to choose, but how do I make the right choice? How do I know? And when I know what's right but don't do anything...then...the guilt, the shame. Sometimes I just want to be told. Surrender. Give me the answer. I've made too many decisions today, my … Continue reading Freedom and dependence →

Give up Give in Let go. Winning matters, When it matters. Then it doesn't. Check the why. Know the cost. Raise the stakes. Lower the risk. Work the middle. All in matters. Empty handed hurts. Play your hand. Only you know. Trust your gut. Trust God. Quiet the voices. Listen to yours. Listen to Him.

Release. Relief. It's out. I'm free. Exposed. Seen and heard. Judgement closing in. Intentions unknown. Misunderstood. Dragged down. Real words. Raw feelings. Lifted up. Faith reaffirmed. Strength tested. Hope realized.