Do you ever have a year that feels like a blur? One that came and went, leaving you standing in the dust wondering how you got there? For me, that was 2023. When I chose my #OneWord2023 as "Renew," I had high expectations of how that would transpire. The previous year had been so jam-packed… Continue reading One Word 2024
Category: family
Tracking Towers
"Mom! Let's play a game together!" Even though I've been a parent for more than two decades, these words always make me smile. I love spending quality time with my children - individually and together - and I have a fully-stocked game closet ready at a moment's notice for whatever game they want to play.… Continue reading Tracking Towers
One Word 2023
Last year my father-in-law surprised me with an AeroGarden so I could successfully grow fresh herbs in my home. It was an exciting gift to receive as gardening in any form is not one of my strengths. There were only three steps to success: plug in the device, insert the seed pod, and add water… Continue reading One Word 2023
A Season of All Things
This summer I attempted to do the impossible. If you read my blog post "Immersed," or viewed my social media posts, you know that my summer has been a whirlwind of grand proportions. Each month brought major life events and celebrations, many of which occur only once in a lifetime. June spotlighted my middle child,… Continue reading A Season of All Things
Immersed
Have you ever found yourself in a season of total immersion? I knew 2022 was going to be a busy year when I bought a new calendar for January and started adding important events to the weeks and months ahead. Son's graduation. Nephew's baby's due date. Family vacation. Daughter's wedding. There was an energy of… Continue reading Immersed
When Birthdays Continue
Yesterday was my mom's birthday. I woke up thinking of her, wondering how we might celebrate if she was still alive. Fifty years ago, in January 1972, she discovered she was pregnant with me, the weight of that insight surely a burden on her 18-year-old heart. Welcome to adulthood! Now you're a mother. I thought… Continue reading When Birthdays Continue
One Word 2022
One of my favorite memories from 2021 was standing outside as the thin blanket of snow melted across the grass. The sun's brightness was in sharp contrast with the frigid temperatures surrounding me, and the juxtaposition of light and air held me spellbound for just a moment. As my gaze traveled from the treetops to… Continue reading One Word 2022
What is Your Legacy?
"What is your legacy?" Each year on my birthday, this question seeps into my mind. Sometimes its a quiet whisper on my heart, nudging me to reflect on years past. Other times it's a blaring siren, calling me to stop and see my impact in real time. Am I living my life to the greatest… Continue reading What is Your Legacy?
Pomp and Circumstance: Pandemic Edition
Welcome to graduation season! It's that time of year when graduation celebrations flood our social media feeds and personalized announcements arrive at our doorstep. From May through June we see them all - college graduations, high school graduations, even celebrations for completing middle school, elementary school, kindergarten, and Pre-K! I fully embrace the mindset of… Continue reading Pomp and Circumstance: Pandemic Edition
Hearts of Love
Have you ever had a moment where something caught your eye because it was a bit out-of-place, but instantly reminded you of someone you loved? Maybe a bright red cardinal appeared on your back porch railing, out-of-season, and remained in that spot for a long stretch of time, shortly after a parent passed away. Perhaps… Continue reading Hearts of Love
