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December 14. December 14 arrived… and with it, a quiet sense of victory. Friday the 13th had passed. Laugh out loud… wink, wink. But the real story? It was just beginning. Labor continued… hour after hour… stretching into what felt like an eternity. It was now Saturday, and I was still holding onto one promise…

A Little Longer… December 13. It’s a date that will forever live in my heart. Many years ago, early that morning, the labor pains began. My very first thought—honest and a little funny looking back—was, “Oh no… my baby cannot be born on Friday the 13th!” But just as quickly as that thought came, it…

Not Just a Vacation… A Feeling I’ve Been Missing Sunshine, laughter, music, and the kind of moments that remind you you’re truly living There’s a difference between a vacation… and A vacation. And maybe these thoughts are hitting me a little deeper right now because of the time of year. The holidays are coming. Winter…

Music Is My Booze The high that never hurts—only heals. December rolls in and with it comes the sound of holiday music drifting through the air. Soft at first… then everywhere. And just like that—I’m not in the present anymore. I’m in memories. In moments. In places and people that music somehow keeps alive. That’s…

The Day I Didn’t Want to “People” When God Interrupts Your Quiet Shell for a Reason Did you ever wake up and just not want to “people” today? Not because you’re angry. Not because you’re upset with anyone. You just… don’t feel like being a people person. You want what I call a “turtle day.”…

The Lesson in a Parking Lot Sometimes the simplest moments quietly teach us the biggest truths about life. I was sitting in a parking lot the other day, listening to the end of a song …. checking messages on my iPhone, and watching the world go by. In the parking lot, there was a huge…

Afraid of Happiness When life teaches you that joy never seems to stay. Why does my world seem to fall apart the moment I allow myself to feel happy? It’s something I’ve asked myself more than once… and not just in passing. I mean really stopped and asked it, from the deepest place in my…

Refusing the Diagnosis When you decide a label does not get to define the rest of your life There comes a moment in life when a doctor sits across from you and says words you never expected to hear. A chronic condition. Hereditary. Something you’ll have for the rest of your life. And then comes…

Be Yourself… Even If the World Thinks You’re a Little Too Much Somewhere along the way, many of us stopped being ourselves. We stopped singing along to the radio at the top of our lungs. We stopped dancing in the kitchen while dinner was cooking. We stopped being a little silly, a little loud, a…

When the Music Plays… and Time Quietly Speaks A bittersweet reflection on youth, dreams, and the moments that make us pause and look at life differently. Have you ever been listening to a song… maybe an old tune… and you find yourself bopping around to it because it just makes you feel young and alive…

Faith Isn’t Perfect — It’s Real Questioning God, getting angry, praying anyway, and choosing to believe even when life doesn’t make sense. Faith is a deep topic. Everyone has their own opinions about it. But I often find myself asking: What is faith, really? How do you handle it? What do you do with it…

“Sometimes the Healthiest Thing You Can Do is Unfriend and Block” Some people — whether a family member, former coworker, someone you once considered a friend, or even someone you dated — simply do not belong in your “social media” world anymore. Maybe you friended them years ago to be polite? Maybe you thought staying…

“Stress and anxiety cause heart palpitations, headaches, acid reflux, insomnia, and more. Be kind to yourself. It’s okay to rest.” -Author Unknown I saw the above quote/reminder and it got me thinking… yes, I know — that can be dangerous! 😂 But here goes… sometimes a simple thought or reminder hits you right in the…

Reflection — When Life Surprises You Sometimes, when life throws us a surprise — one we never saw coming, one we never even dared to imagine — it catches us completely off guard. Maybe it’s a blessing that shows up right after you’ve stopped trying so hard, or a moment that reminds you that surrender…

“Employee retention is NOT preventing people from LEAVING. Employee retention is giving them reasons to STAY.” – Anca Larsen ****** This quote should make you stop and think. Some thoughts for you to ponder …. every day. What if you were asked this question? “What Kind of Leader Are You?” Do you inspire your team…

“Once you decide that you want better for yourself, the entire universe begins to shift in your favour.” – Author Unknown ****** This powerful quote—though its author is unknown—reminds me of an important truth: a positive mindset fuels progress. When we choose to believe that good things can and will happen, and we pair that…

What a powerful quote! “The narcissistic leader builds walls, not teams — for fear that trust might make them appear less powerful.” -Author Unknown In every relationship — business, personal, or otherwise — it’s important to know your circle. Trust is vital, but blind trust can be dangerous. Trust, but verify. Be mindful of those…

“Mindset IS Everything” We’ve all heard the saying, “mindset is everything.” But have you ever stopped to truly reflect on it? How often do you question yourself? How many times have you thought, “I can do this. I can start that,” only to let doubt creep in and cause you to give up? Over time,…

Global Leadership Summit – Day Two I left Day One feeling unstoppable—so charged with energy and inspiration that I couldn’t imagine how it could get any better. But Day Two proved me wrong in the best way possible! From the moment Pastor David Ashcraft opened Session Four, the atmosphere was electric. Then Tasha Eurich brought…

Global Leadership Summit – Day One – Session 1 : Attending the Global Leadership Summit has been on my heart and my personal “Bucket List” for years. Turning 60 this year felt like the perfect time to finally make it a priority—and I’m so grateful I did. And WOW… what an experience already! Session One…

“Sometimes, the best way to recharge – Is to unplug.” – Author Unknown I came across that quote and it deeply moved me—right in the middle of this busy and challenging season of life, it gently stopped me in my tracks and stirred something powerful within me. There is tremendous value in taking time to…

“A handwritten note is a whisper from the past to the present.” – Attributed to Charles Dickens That quote gently sparked the following thoughts and words in my heart and mind. In a world of texts and quick likes, there’s still something so powerful about a handwritten note. A simple “thank you,” a greeting card,…

Grandparent’s Day! Where do I begin?  I love love loved my grandparents.  I am who I am today because of each of them.  They were four totally different unique individuals that had pasts that made themwho they were.  Today is Grandparent’s Day 2019.  Honestly, I do not need a designated day to celebrate them.  They…

It has been a long time since I have posted a Blog. It’s not that I have not been writing – I have. Lifehas thrown me several curve balls the past few years. I write at times when I am happy, sad, desolate, reminiscing, excited, ill, hopeful – I think you are getting the picture?…

How can it be September 1st?  Didn’t I just post first day of summer pics and memes on Facebook and Instagram?   Well, it seems like I just did.  I don’t remember time flying by so quickly when I was younger.  In fact, I remember when I used to dream of time going faster – where…