It’s Why I Walk
I walked today. It was 93 degrees when I walked. But somehow, it just feels good. Feels like home. I am home. [...]
Life
9-18 Character Traits of a Very Special, Kind and Purposeful Man—My Dad
My Dad… a gift… now I can unwrap his life and look back with a different set of eyes. Dad, I will love you longer than forever… [...]
Flying the Flag in the 918
It looked like a big red and white swimming pool noodle sticking out from the house. Not very patriotic. [...]
#RandomActsForAndy
We are more blessed than any family I know of, and in more ways than I can count. That does not change because of what just happened on Tuesday night in a farmer’s field outside of Clovis, New Mexico. [...]
Letters to my Son
As your momma, I wanted so badly to protect you from heartache, hurts and tears. But dang it—not possible. [...]
Keep the Pace
Yet, we all have marathon races in our lives. We all run long races that we thought were only going to be 3 miles, but turned out to be 6. And then when you got to mile 6, they told you it was a 9-mile run, and then when you reached the 9-mile marker, you found out you were in a marathon! [...]
Each Season Brings a Gift
At this point, I have entered a new season of opportunity and would not have dreamed it possible a few years ago. [...]
My Mama
At 5 feet, 1 inch, that 100 pound spitfire can do just about anything—or could, until about a year ago. But she’s still a fireball, for sure, and now you are about to know why. [...]
Building Fences and Kids
And I pause. I notice that they are learning. Thinking. Balancing. Problem solving. Feeling part of this. Learning that they can join in, just as they are. [...]
S.O.S…. A Mom’s Cry for Help
I admit it. I am so ready for the school year to be over. I’m feeling frazzled. I’m so tired, if I were a toddler, I’d be crying. [...]