Monthly Archives: August 2012

I don’t do change well.  I never have, really.  Oh, I wish I was one of those people who soared through change with the strength of The Incredible Hulk and the courage of Superman.  One of those people who faced change head on and embraced it like a long lost friend.  I’m just not that […]

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. . . in this post, I disclosed to all of you that I never run with a phone.  Running is my time to completely disconnect, be alone, undisturbed, and in complete peace.  Was I ever surprised by the concerned texts, emails, and phone calls I received regarding that piece of information. Several people encouraged […]

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I pray for my kids often.  For their safety, for their health, for their courage and their confidence.  I pray that they will make good choices and that they will be confident being who they are.  I pray that they have dreams and faith and joy in their life.  I pray that they will have […]

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I’m a bit moody today.  It’s true, ask Chad.  (Never mind, don’t. . . I’d prefer to save a little face.)  I’ll spare you the details and keep to the point. . . I’m moody.  It’s not just me, though.  It seems that the majority of our household is moody.  Chanelle seems to be her […]

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These are the words that repeatedly passed through my mind in the days leading up to the first day of school:  it’s not about me.  When I found myself lingering on thoughts that would undoubtedly lead to that familiar lump in my throat, I swallowed hard and repeated my mantra. . . it’s not about […]

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