And just like that, our nest is empty. People always say it goes to fast, but it did not go very fast for me. It has been a long, messy, glorious journey. I married at 19, had my first baby at 20, … Read more about And Just Like That, Our Nest Is Empty
It has been five years
It was five years ago April 17th that the phone rang in the middle of the night and our world darkened into chaos and devastation. It was five years ago in the middle of a blizzard … Read more about It has been five years
Return to Africa; How can I change the world?
It has been 10 years since I have seen this red dirt, smelled the burning trash, wondered how people survive in the stifling heat that you can never find relief from. The heat surrounds you like a … Read more about Return to Africa; How can I change the world?
What young widows need you to know about their grief
I was in the States a few months ago when a young police officer was shot down miles from where I was staying in Colorado. He was just 30 years old, and he left behind a young wife and two … Read more about What young widows need you to know about their grief
What do we do when the world stops spinning?
I've heard it said that you never forget where you were or what you were doing when an event occurs that changes everything. Growing up in the 70s and 80s, I had little reference for large scale … Read more about What do we do when the world stops spinning?
Why Wonder Woman made me cry
This summer I found myself sitting in a dark theater with my husband and a hundred or so other Americans looking for some entertainment on a Friday night. However, about 10 minutes into Wonder Woman … Read more about Why Wonder Woman made me cry
Rise Up and Fall on your Knees; Not One More!
We are in the midst of a movement; after you read this, please consider sharing with your networks and joining us, thank you! Last week I flew into Colorado Springs, the place where our … Read more about Rise Up and Fall on your Knees; Not One More!
The Truth About Motherhood
Social media makes everything seem easier, appear more glamorous, and look more beautiful than it really is. Pregnancy and motherhood are made to look like a professional magazine layout when you are … Read more about The Truth About Motherhood
The Art of Letting Go, And Holding On
I was taught to hold on. Hold on to my family, hold on to my comfort, hold on to my life. I was sure I had missed something, or done something terribly wrong when everything I loved and everything I … Read more about The Art of Letting Go, And Holding On
