Lessons from the Lake

Lessons from the Lake

I jumped. But first I simply stared off the 14 foot high dive; looking down nearly 19 feet. My mind said no. And I found myself gripping the rails of the platform with white knuckles… my heart rate speeding. It took 45 minutes to go over that edge into the abyss...
Reclaiming-myself

Reclaiming-myself

Name something that brings you personal fulfillment that’s not related to your family, your job, your volunteer commitments, your church ~ something that is so personal to you and you alone that you would be kind of lost without it. It doesn’t have to be...
Red Thread of Fate

Red Thread of Fate

The thread connects me to you. Friends chosen as family. Lifting up encouraging. A deep laugh, a shared tear a warm hug. Bonds of choice that may not need to be spoken of or always acknowledged. Just there. Through time. Despite distance, Regardless of constant use or...
What do I eat?

What do I eat?

Food. We spend so much time thinking about it, preparing it… resisting it. I think the goal is to relish it… and know that we’re being kind to our bodies at the same time! My relationship food through the years has been one of stuggle and...
Thought Bubbles

Thought Bubbles

My 10-year old son, Evan, was struggling with his story writing assignment, even though he’s so creative and loves to read. Everything he was saying about the project was negative. It was heartbreaking to hear him talk about himself like this. Plus, I know he...