Family, kindness, Life, marriage, Photography, Photos

Hot Sauce to my Chicken Dip

At the end of the day, I want to be around him more than anyone else because he is my best friend.

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Autumn Mornings on the Farm

Let's take a moment to walk around the gardens and the farm. One week after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina where many areas are still isolated and communities destroyed, I take a moment to grieve what is lost.

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From Out of the Darkness, You will Come

Often, from our darkest spaces, and our most vulnerable moments comes a light we can choose to cast on a small section of the world.

Child loss, Education, kindness

I STILL SAY GRACE

Consider your teachers and education staff around the nation, and say, "thank you."

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Gratitude Part I: The Difference in Gratitude v. Thanks

I think of quickly forgotten, or thanks, as the goldfish in someone's aquarium. "Oh, they have a goldfish." Yet, every time my family goes to a seafood restaurant, and spots the "Nemo Fish" in the aquarium, it is forever remembered.

Bereaved Parents, Child loss, children, kindness, Photography

How We Remember Corrie

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Growth of An Angel Mom

Then attempt to walk in the shoes of a parent who expects their child's memorial to remain beautiful and for the staff to respect it.

Advocacy, children, Communication, Education, kindness, Life, Writing

Our Most Teachable Moments

It is an action to educate yourself about cultures different than your own in order to communicate and create a better world.

Advocacy, children, Family, inspiration, kindness

Why We Remember

This means so much for the work I do in honor of Corrie, so these children are remembered.

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Fill Up the Empty Chair for Thanksgiving

Some say empty chairs remain empty all around tables in remodeled kitchens with the island where someone's son ate breakfast. A bar stool sits empty. I arranged flowers this morning for Corrie's room, her spot at the table, and a centerpiece. "Remember me" is a common thought of some who read Bibles and then wonder… Continue reading Fill Up the Empty Chair for Thanksgiving