Category: wisdom
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Twice the Kleenex

I knew it would happen. I just didn’t know how incredibly bittersweet it would be. “It” = riding another wave of change as our two oldest kiddos launch new chapters of their lives. When our daughter and older son were tiny tots with chubby cheeks in car seats, Joel and I would sometimes reflect, “They’re…
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A Whole Lot More

Every Sunday, for eight weeks and counting, a lot more happens in our home. We smile a lot more. Grateful tears fall a lot more. We breathe deep sighs of relief a lot more. You see, the enemy came for my sweet husband on Sunday morning just after Valentine’s Day. His attack was clearly meant…
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Look Again

Two years ago today, my sweet daddy gained his angel wings. He’s been front of mind and heart lately, especially with memories of that day. And, just as much, I’ve been thinking of him as the 47th POTUS unleashes more bullying and hate with Project 2025, exactly as promised. Dad called it eight years ago,…