The Fear You Thought You Conquered

  We stood in line to ride the one ride I said I never wanted to ride.  I don’t like fear to stand in my way, so last year I swallowed my fear and rode the ride.  The same one that rose 300 feet into the air before breaking down.  The same one that stranded […]

When you feel like a kid going to camp

I stood in the registration line surrounded by people who all seemed to know someone. The chatter was a constant reminder that I knew no one yet.  My clammy hands continued to readjust my bags and check my schedule printout.  A few deep breaths would have helped, but I kept forgetting.  The line opened up […]

Finding Spiritual Whitespace Book Review

[box] This post is part of the “Finding Spiritual Whitespace Blog Tour” which I am a part of, along with a group of soulful, journeying kindreds. To learn more and join us, CLICK HERE! [/box] I’m a “judge a book by it’s cover” type of girl.  I wish it weren’t true, but it is.  That […]

A Letter To My Boys (The Real Reason I Say No To Electronics) – Repost

I originally posted this letter to my boys in January 2014. Within the first 7 days, this post was viewed 70,000 times. I received comments and emails that left me in tears. So many of us share these feelings and this letter gave voice to what you held in your heart. I am reposting today […]

Gift Card Giveaway

To all who serve and have served our country, thank you.  I can’t imagine our great country without the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to our service.  Thank you. Memorial Day is also the unofficial start to summer.  To celebrate the beginning of summer, I’m giving away a $25 gift card to […]

Grades Are Overrated

“Hi, Renee. Can you come in next week to discuss your son’s test results?”  My heart felt that familiar momma squeeze. You know the one.  The phone call wasn’t surprising.  I’ve asked every doctor, teacher, and friend I know to help me solve the mystery of his little brain for years. Preschool teachers reassured me […]