Family, garden, garden photos, gardens, Grief, inspiration, Mental Health, Photos

I Wish You a Happy Thanksgiving for the Holiday You Need

I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving for the holiday you need; not the one Hallmark and commercials advertise.

inspiration, kindness, Life

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.

children, Communication, Friends, Holiday, inspiration, Joy, Photography, Poetry, Writing

A Poem: These Gifts Given in Times of Black Ice

My favorite Christmas picture of Corrie from 2017. The poem below is written as a "thank you" to so many people who sent us cards, messages, or gifts in support of our journey without Corrie. This is a poem you have to read through with the biggest "thank you" to Mom and my husband, John.… Continue reading A Poem: These Gifts Given in Times of Black Ice

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.

Blogging, Friends

When You are Recognized

What is an award or nomination? What does it mean whether you accept or politely turn it down? Whether or not you accept an award, it means someone has recognized your gifts. I want to thank the lovely Vikki Thompson of The View Outside for her nomination of my blog for the Illuminating Blogger Award.… Continue reading When You are Recognized