Welcome to the second half of my interview with a young man who has chosen to pursue a profession that might give most parents pause: becoming a member of an elite Navy Seal team. If you missed the first half, you can read it here. I invite you to read along again, imagining […]
Mom & Dad-I want to be a Navy SEAL
October 15, 2012 By 10 Comments
As a parent, you wonder what your child might be when they grow up: a doctor, a teacher, an athlete, perhaps. Whatever you envision, however, it probably doesn’t include dangerous professions such as law enforcement, demolitions, or emergency response. What if, though, your child sets their sights on the military and especially on […]
What Ricochet the Dog teaches us about parenting
October 8, 2012 By 31 Comments
Are you familiar with the story of Ricochet the Dog? She began “school” as a young pup so that when she grew up she would be a Service dog for an individual with disabilities. There are parallels between what happened during her training and what can transpire as you raise your children. You have […]
A parable of finite love
October 1, 2012 By 24 Comments
There once was a widow who believed each person had a finite amount of love to share. She had a son who adored her, who had moved in with her so she wouldn’t be alone. One day, when this caring man had passed his fortieth birthday, he met a woman who swept his heart away. […]
You are a Writer
September 24, 2012 By 46 Comments
“Kim, could I see you before you go, please?” my teacher requested, as I was packing up my books along with the rest of the class. We were just a few weeks into Critical Thinking, a required inaugural course. I was dipping my toes back into the beloved waters of learning, beginning college a […]
Dear Me
September 14, 2012 By 21 Comments
Dear 16 Year Old Me, I have so much to share with you. How I wish I could reach through time to give you a hug and tell you how much you have to offer, that your worth is not measured by gleaming tresses, cool clothes, or a popularity contest, that when you are older […]
Gratitude for body slams, injured knees and crutches
September 4, 2012 By 14 Comments
Have you ever taken time for some rest and relaxation and had it go terribly awry? Like many of you, we took some time this weekend to unwind and ended up spending it very differently than we had originally planned. As a start to the weekend, my hubby and I entered our first 5K. While […]
Curiosity did not kill the cat;
it gave her room to breathe
August 27, 2012 By 30 Comments
You’ve probably had one of those days recently. If you haven’t, you figure you’re due. The tension in your body takes its toll, as does the constant slight holding of your breath, because you just know that other shoe is going to drop. It always does. And it’s going to hurt. “Mom! I told you I […]
Overwhelmed? 6 Steps to more peace-of-mind
August 20, 2012 By 69 Comments
The race is on again for a new week, and you and your mind are running at top speed, full out, and it’s not even 9:00am on Monday morning. Hubbie. House. Job. Laundry. Clean clothes. Ironed clothes. Lunches. Kids. Backpacks. Missing homework. Missing sports equipment. Get in the car. Let’s GO. We’re going to be […]
5 Secret Paths to the Heart of Your Family
August 13, 2012 By 24 Comments
Have you showered your family with expressions of your love, only to be left gasping in surprise after they’ve responded with an upended bucket of cold water? Welcome home, honey! I did the laundry, cleaned the house, and we’re having your favorite dinner. Go sit and relax for a bit, and I’ll hold the kids […]
