Learning to Live With Grace, Compassion, and the Nature of a Servant
Truth: I stink at book reviews. I love reading more than anything. I adore writing only slightly less than reading. Why, oh why, do I totally blank when conjuring literary commentary? I don’t know the answer. When recommending a meaningful read, my monologue usually plays … [Read more...]
If you read my post a few weeks ago, you know it’s my goal to follow Eleanor Roosevelt’s advice: I’ve stepped out of my comfort zone a ton in the past year. I've served dinner in a soup kitchen. I've conducted intake interviews for drug … [Read more...]
"Hey, hey, hey! C'mere, c'mere, c'mere!" Edd brought the girls and I around his iPad. "You guys have to see this." He pulled up the following video on YouTube. "Listen to him!" 5 seconds into it the girls stare at their father. I raise my eyebrows wondering if my husband is … [Read more...]
When people learn the premise of my blog, 97% of the time I hear this question: “Do you volunteer with your kids?” My answer: “Heck, yes!” Helping others not only benefits those in need, but rewards our family as well. In striving to embody the nature of a servant, my … [Read more...]
A tale about crying doesn't seem like a motivator to get the week going. Tears cleanse my soul. After a good cry and 2 Advil, I'm ready to tackle what lies ahead. I shed many tears last week; a few in joy, a gush in vulnerability, and a truckload in sadness. As I scrolled … [Read more...]