Stories & reflections
A little encouragement for the everyday. Join me for stories, reflections, and lessons from a resilient heart.
What a week! Sister Rachel came in town and we had a chance to visit Madison, my adult daughter with autism. As most of you know, I survived my “epic fail” earlier in the year, and am in…
Read more: Summer Snippets: Family Matters and Doors →Short and sweet, just as promised. Here’s what inspired me this week: Madison on my mind! I’m hoping by next week I will have a foundation under this dream and her residential placement will be finalized. Stay tuned. How…
Read more: Summer Snippets: Castles in the Air →It’s time to take a dose of my own medicine and “Rethink Possible” for my summer Thoughtful Thursday column. As promised to you two years ago, I’ve tried to deliver a thought each week that has inspired me.…
Read more: A Dose of My Own Medicine →In May, weeks before my book publication date, I was asked if I would participate in a panel discussion. The topic: When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned. Honored, yet a little intimidated, I wondered if I could talk…
Read more: What Helps After Life-Changing Loss →It’s real! My dream is now a reality! This quote sums up my inspiration for the week: Of all the things that wisdom provides to help one live one’s entire life in happiness, the greatest by far is…
Read more: When Dreams Come True →My mother’s advice to “bloom where you are planted” can be difficult, especially when life lands us in places we did not plan to go. But leave it to my father to challenge us even more (published Sunday…
Read more: When Blooming Isn’t Enough: My Father’s Challenge →Last week I made the trek to New York City for BookExpo America, the largest annual book trade fair in the United States. The venue alone was intimidating. The Javits Center boasts a total area of 1,800,000 square…
Read more: The Moment that Calmed My Anxious Adventure →This week’s inspiration comes from a thank you note I’ve kept for months. I had sent flowers to someone who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness. I didn’t know what to do or say, so I sent…
Read more: What Gives Us Strength When Our Hearts Are Hurting? →
