The Art of Hosting
It has been exactly two weeks since I hosted one of my favorite big cousins and one of my favorite little cousins :-). Their time with me in my home was their first visit to my little town - I
These Things I Learned in 2019
I can only recall one other year - 2012 - when I had such drastic and dramatic change within 12 months so it should go without saying: 2019 is one for the books. If you’ve been following my posts, you
New Beginnings: Returning Home, Celebrating 40, and Healing
It’s been one week and four days since I have been back in the U.S. To say I am happy to be home is an understatement. I enjoyed my time abroad. I needed the time away more than I knew
Hello October: New Seasons + New Opportunities = New Blessings
It has been three and a half months since I moved and two full months since I’ve been on campus. Time is flying! There are so many wonderful and challenging aspects of my transition; here is a short recap. The
Saying Good-Bye to 2016
It’s almost time to say good-bye to 2016 so before I head out for vacation, I am posting my last blog for the year. I started the year out in Hawaii – one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever
Seasons Change
This week I welcomed fall with open arms! After an adventurous, active, and somewhat rejuvenating summer, the end of one calendar season and beginning of the next seemed to bring with it much chaos and shifting in all areas of
It’s My Birthday … and What Happened at the Party!!!
I met a few friends out this weekend to celebrate my birthday. When I arrived at the venue I noticed that the event was being held in two separate rooms, which I assumed were adjoining. As I walked the corridor
Change Is In the Air: Prince, Lemonade and the End of Coursework
A lot has happened over the last two weeks. As many across the world mourned the death of Prince, I sat closely watching with awe at how many lives he touched through his art, philanthropy and mentorship. He was such a
Post Hawaii Reflection: These Things I Know for Sure
It is just shy of a week since I left Hawaii and I am working hard to maintain the same sense of calm, intention and peace I felt while I was there. As the semester nears, this becomes more challenging
For Carter … Our Story of Infant Loss and Healing
Each year I wonder if this year will be the year that I share our story; almost every anniversary/birthdate, almost every Mother’s Day and several sentimental moments in between I stop and ask “Am I ready?” This year I finally