When you meet someone and you feel like you’ve always known them, it can feel unexpected! Although, you know it must be the good Lord’s plan and you can’t help but be affected! The gifts that can unfold from a friendship are beyond explaining. The value, love, support and trust is amazing! Miss Mary B.…

Today is what I have.. so I am gonna do my best! I am going to live in the present and forget about the rest! Tomorrow is not promised and I believe in the now. Even if I am hurting, struggling, or sad I am gonna power through some how. Today is the day that…

I could hardly wait till this morning to write about my husband John. Yesterday, he was awarded and recognized for his achievements during his second year of being a realtor. John has worked his way into being in the top 20% of realtors in Salina, Ks.. all while working two careers! He is a natural…

When you are trying to pursue new.. you must start with a dream! It’s also good to have some supportive people on your team! Never lose sight of what makes you happy and keeps you going. Continuing to push forward is a matter of knowing! Reflecting and hoping keeps one dreaming. We must continue envisioning!…

It takes knowing defeat to know victory! It takes experience to know that small things are truly extraordinary! It takes time.. especially after being away from your normal, to get back in the swing of things. Sometimes it takes having a break to know you need change. It takes audacity to try something different. It…

If there is any one thing I hope to achieve in this life it is to live with grace! The definition of grace is: unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification! Pictured in this blog entry is my daughter, Aleah and I, twenty-four hours after I was the sickest I can…

As my husband drives us to Lawrence to spend some time with our middle son, Landon on his 22nd birthday.. I can’t help but think~ I WILL ALWAYS MAKE BIRTHDAYS A BIG DEAL FOR MY LOVED ONES!! We must seek happiness.. be intentional about it! I have to share this recent poem by a favorite…

Take time to feel the sunshine! Leave all those self doubts behind! We are all human and have unsure moments sneak in. We must push through and remember who we are again! This morning I scrolled through photos trying to find motivation to write. For some reason I came back to this one~ where I…

Today, I share my vulnerability.. I have officially (after about a month of being off) decided that staying on Zoloft is best for me. It helps me to not have anxiety or panic, it aides in treating post traumatic stress, and also helps with being less overly compulsive! “Vulnerability” refers to our basic susceptibility to…

Counting my blessings from early morning to the setting sun and every moment in between.. to me~ this is THANKSGIVING! As I am crawling into bed after 1am .. I must say I am ready for a fun day of celebrating with family! It is all worth all the hard parts, especially when it all…