A Bright Light When I was 5 yrs young, I became absolutely fascinated with my neighbor’s deck of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders playing cards. One of the cheerleaders featured in that deck was Anita Jefferson. She … Read More
Every Choice To Get Stronger Adds Up
Finding the groove I was in the groove of biking through the Ozark hills almost every day. Yep…actually exercising and making progress, my friends! One beautiful day I was riding along and my tire hit … Read More
You’re Not A Quitter!
You’re not a quitter. You may think seriously about quitting, but that does not qualify you as a quitter. Be sure: if you are making progress, 1,000 reasons to quit will come your way, and … Read More
The Royal Wedding
Ahhh Harry and Meghan…what a beautiful picture of love. Their royal wedding was over the top gorgeous in every way, but my favorite part was the way Prince Harry looked at her, honored her, cherished … Read More
What To Do When Little Things Become Big
I have discovered something peculiar about myself: I handle big, dramatic tragedies a lot better than I handle small, unimpressive cuts that over time and with repetition create a vast canyon in my heart. … Read More
Going Higher + Hormone Guide!
When a storm hits, an eagle sets its wings so that the wind will pick it up and lift it above the storm. Isn’t that amazing?? While the storm rages below, the eagle is soaring … Read More
When the Enemy Says You Can’t
Have you ever had a nightmare, but the next day as you try to explain it, it comes out sounding ridiculous? But honestly when you were experiencing it, it was truly awful. That is how … Read More
I Want To Have Easter In My Heart
Eas•ter/ noun : The most important and oldest festival of the Christian Church, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter’s coming soon and it’s time to make some baskets for my offspring 😉 As I was … Read More
Just A Few Steps Away From Homeless
Just a few steps away from homeless…Literally and figuratively. Literally as we walked through New York City, we were just a handshake away from countless people living on the streets. My heart ached each time … Read More
Who Am I to Be Bold?
A while back our family went to Warrior Sports in Springfield, MO to try the obstacles from the TV show “American Ninja Warrior.” I was so proud of little Dylan for making it up the … Read More