Stories & reflections
A little encouragement for the everyday. Join me for stories, reflections, and lessons from a resilient heart.
This week’s inspiration comes from my daughter, Madison. As most of you know, Madison is severely impacted by autism and is currently in an in-patient hospital setting awaiting a new residential placement, a journey that has been filled…
Read more: Sometimes We Need Fuzzy Thinking and Foggy Plans →This week’s inspiration comes from a story my father once told about our duty to understand what others are feeling and saying (published Sunday in my Looking Homeward column at The Herald-Dispatch below.) So often, we have to…
Read more: Are We Prepared to Expand Our World for Others? →It’s been a week of surprises. Some were a major headache, like that snowstorm that recalibrated some carefully crafted travel plans. Others were amazing, like the story below. But, as I have learned and experienced far too often:…
Read more: The Nature of Surprises or Ditch the Drama →Happy Thursday! Yes, I’m in a good mood. No epic fails this week. In fact, it’s been a good week and I’ve made a discovery I’d like to share with you. Last week, we moved into the season…
Read more: The Power of Better →Well, I’m happy to report that I’m out of the pit! Thanks for your notes, posts, texts, and phone calls of encouragement and resource suggestions. Although the residential provider denied Madison’s acceptance one final time, I learned in…
Read more: When Life Goes On: A Success Unexpected in Common Hours →I’m not sure this Thursday’s “thought” will be very inspirational. I’m reporting from a dark, lonely place. The pit. As most of you know, Madison, my 24-year-old daughter with autism, has hit a series of rough patches in…
Read more: What Do You Do After an Epic Fail? →This week’s inspiration comes from my son, Peter. As you may know, Peter wrestles. Yep, I’ve been one of those, a wrestling mom, for nearly eighteen years. It’s been an interesting adventure, as I shared in a column I…
Read more: What My Son Taught Me About Moments →This week’s inspiration comes from a post I snagged from somewhere on social media. The photo drew me in, but was its statement stopped me cold. I shook my head and released a slow, deep sigh, smiling at…
Read more: When Happiness Eludes Us →
