My kids often said, “Mom’s in the zone.” Whether I was reading, playing on my phone, or working on something, I could become completely oblivious to what was happening around me.
Category: Being Present
Navigating the Unknown: Lessons from the Road
I spent 12 hours on the road over a day and a half driving through south-central Nebraska and north-central Kansas. My journey took me through a patchwork of cornfields, rolling hills, cattle pastu
Giving the greatest gift requires intention
This gift is not something that can be purchased at the last minute. It is not a gift that can be given on a singular occasion. No amount of money will buy this gift. Yet, in today’s world it is
I’ve inadvertently laid myself down somewhere
Just like with my phone, I laid myself down temporarily to relieve myself of the burden in order to care for or attend to something else.
Puppy Lessons for the Heart and Mind
Getting a new puppy offers a plethora of inspiration for life lessons and reflections. So, this column is about my new puppy, Manney.
Anticipation of the Joy to Come
This year, I had the pleasure of watching a small child unwrap a gift that revealed a Baby Shark musical book. Her pure squeal of delight ignited a giggle inside of me. The joy displayed on her fac