Dear Serial Dieter, On the shelf in our home office sits a clear plaque that my husband received years ago at a Sean Delaney leadership conference that says: "Be Here Now" What wisdom! Think about it...if we aren't living in the moment - where are we? Often, as Serial Dieters we set our sights on one day...... when that major event occurs, when we lose the weight, when we get that promotion, when we feel better about ourselves..... oh, the list goes on and on and on. Unfortunately, Continue Reading
Refined Through the Unexpected
Taking a deep breath, I mustered up a joyful greeting and answered the phone - knowing the news couldn’t be good. After all, it was 10 o’clock on a Wednesday night. Doctors don’t call at that hour with good news. In a nine-and-a-half-minute phone call, my world changed. As I hung up the phone, I looked at the notes I had been taking… Cancer Really? Me? Cancer? How could it be? The “unexpected” had just hit. I wonder if Mary felt similar disbelief when the Continue Reading
The Perfect Gift for Yourself
Dear Young Mom, It's Christmastime and that means more demands than ever. How can you possibly get everything done when "catching up" is a daily goal when it isn't Christmas?! I remember those days. Full of pressure and "Why didn't I do this sooner?" questions running through my head. We moms can put a lot of pressure on ourselves. I was talking to a young mom this morning that was amazed when she went to a friend's house for "game night." The host mom was relaxed and welcoming and yet Continue Reading
A Thanksgiving Video
Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be grateful for. If we're honest, the list is endless. Life. Breathe. Love. Smiles. I am so grateful for each one of you as you stop by and share your world with me as you read, comment, and link up your articles. Each one of you is an encouragement to me! Thank you for your time and how you spur me on. I hope that you are equally blessed by the time you spend here. As we step into the Thanksgiving season I pray that you are enjoying Continue Reading