Learning to Live With Grace, Compassion, and the Nature of a Servant
This week past falls into one of the more special in my lifetime. I celebrated my 43rd birthday and asked everyone able for a gift: a donation to HomePlate. My $430 goal surpassed, HomePlate now has $600 more in their resources account. The generosity of my friends and … [Read more...]
I love volunteering with the family during the summer. Without the stress of school and extra-curriculars during the week, serving opportunities seem so relaxed. Saturday we kicked off the season by serving lunches at a nearby elementary school. We … [Read more...]
My 43rd birthday is today! In 22 years I have not been this excited for a birthday. I’m not your friend who makes a big deal about the yearly milestone. I’m not the woman who has made peace with getting older. I’m not the chick who calls laugh lines and grey hair a … [Read more...]
Sometimes I encounter obstacles in my life, but homelessness has never been one of them. Sometimes my daughters feel challenged in school, but they will never take a test after sleeping in a shelter. Sometimes my husband and I are recognized for efforts, but we've … [Read more...]
Like 98% of middle school girls in this country, I struggled with identity. While more of my peers came into their own during high school, I popped around from clique to clique. In college, I believed the distance from home and not knowing a soul on campus would allow … [Read more...]