Stories & reflections
A little encouragement for the everyday. Join me for stories, reflections, and lessons from a resilient heart.
I’m so sorry, but I have nothing to share with you today, doctor’s orders. I’m having another little hospital adventure. Although I’m not sure when I will be coming home, I’m very sure I will have a lot…
Read more: No Thoughts Today →I’ll admit it; I was envious. I’m not proud of it, but I couldn’t help the feeling. The photo and story were somewhere on social media. The woman, her handsome husband, and their charming crew of children, all…
Read more: An Envious Confession →It’s a holiday week so today’s thought is a quick check-in and question from my always curious and often inspiring dog, Tripp: Are you having a Happy 4th? Look at that face. Don’t you think he really wants…
Read more: Happy 4th from Tripp →This week’s inspiration comes from a recent email I received from blogger Stephanie Wilson. She wrote: Yep. That resonated with me. Although I rely on my morning cup of coffee to get me going, starting the day “right”…
Read more: The Secret My Morning Coffee Reveals →It’s been going on for years. I’ll meet someone. They see my wheelchair. They learn about my crazy life. And then they ask me, “Have you ever tried to reach Oprah?” I have, my friends, I have. People…
Read more: My Dilemma With Oprah →This week’s inspiration comes from an email I received from Dan Blank, a coaching consultant for authors and other creatives who Brené Brown once called an author “midwife.” (Descriptive, right?) His email invitation to a new program offering included this…
Read more: The Five People Who Average You →I prepared for the worst. As most of you know, I have been re-organizing, decluttering, and Marie Kondo-ing my home in an effort to downsize my belongings and make room in my life for what’s next. As the mountains of donation/sell…
Read more: The Millennial Response That Surprised Me →I’ll admit it. I’m exhausted. Although our FamBam2 staycation vacation with twelve loved ones in my home during the last eight days was a great success, I am bone-tired. Even my paralyzed parts ache. (Yes, that is possible!) Recovery-mode is my pace,…
Read more: Vacation Report: Exhaustedly Joyful →
