Learning to Live With Grace, Compassion, and the Nature of a Servant
1. Don’t commit to too many things. You will not do your best and will end up disappointing someone. 2. School is not the end all/be all. Kids can have mental health days, too. 3. My body is the shape it is. I can constantly try to change it or I can love it no matter the … [Read more...]
If we lived in Mexico, we’d be hosting a Quinceañera. If we were high society, a debutante’s ball. Similarly, we Oregonians commemorate the 15th year of life by sending our offspring for their driving learner’s permits. Ah, the elegance of it all. I don’t usually … [Read more...]
She only had one wish. Our youngest’s 12th birthday approached and she repeated her request constantly. I want to invite all my friends to my party. You can’t invite ALL of them. Our house won’t hold everyone you know. But it’s all I want! And I don’t want any presents! 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...]
So, it’s my birthday this month. I turn 43. There’s nothing particularly significant about 43. The age doesn’t warrant a huge party or a trip to Hawaii. But for me? I want 43 to be legendary. At least legendary for me and a bunch of homeless kids. This year, I’m … [Read more...]