A New Season of Growth

A New Season of Growth

Earlier this week, I  talked with my friend Whitney Johnson about the upcoming back to school season. Her daughter Miranda and my daughter Cami are entering 6th grade. Back to school time holds so much promise and excitement for our children, and for us. What new...
100 Women in a Room: HEELS Bootcamp

100 Women in a Room: HEELS Bootcamp

I walk up the steps to sign in to the event, greeted friendly faces. Everything is ready: name tags, a table of giveaways, a speaker’s table, the podium and microphones. By the time my daughter and I arrive, the room is almost full. Women are greeting each...
Be Playful, Be Joyful, and Have Fun

Be Playful, Be Joyful, and Have Fun

photo credit smowblog If you follow me on Facebook, you know we had a lot of fun at church yesterday. At the end of the service, beach balls descended from the ceiling of our auditorium. Standing beside my daughter, I pushed aside any fleeting thoughts of “You...
Breaking Out of Our Routines

Breaking Out of Our Routines

Last night I took my girls swimming at dusk. I am normally very regimented at bedtime, even in the summer, even on Friday nights. My girls wake up early no matter what time they go to bed. Natalie, especially, creeps into my office each morning, still cozy from her...
100 Women in a Room: HEELS Bootcamp

Idealism and Doing the Hard Thing

“In anything worth doing, there is a necessary downside. In order to experience ultimate satisfaction, you must embrace the hard things.”  Jeff Goins, Wrecked. I got up early on Sunday morning and read Jeff Goins’ new book, Wrecked, in one sitting....