Six years ago today, my father passed away on my birthday, his body finally overtaken by the effects of the Parkinson’s he had long fought. Through his genuine faith and his gentle spirit, combined with his love for and help…
Finding Grace in Grief
Stepping into 2021 with PURPOSE
Haphazard. Ever-changing. Putting flexibility to the test. Uncertain. And the now-dreaded word, unprecedented. For most of us, 2020 repeated these words, thoughts, and feelings far too often. It’s time for that to change. Two days from the writing of this…
Redefining Christmas in 2020
The day after we talked to my mom and mutually agreed that it was best to change our travel plans this Christmas, I knew that I had a choice to make. Oddly, it was not a choice with multiple alternatives.…
Avoiding a Culture of Criticism
One of our nieces specializes in guiding corporations and corporate leaders through the process of creating a company culture that will provide opportunities for their employees to thrive. The strengths within each member of the organization, starting with the leadership…
Motives, Control, and No Extra Credit in Heaven
If I had known her address, I’d have sent her flowers yesterday. She needed them; she deserved them; and she had earned them. Who was she? The recipient of scolding, harsh words, and empty pat expressions to a simple comment…