My grandsons love to knock down a tower. I stack the blocks as fast as I can before they “boom” them down. Belly laughs echo through the room. Then I build again.
Tag: Connection
When Our Words & Actions Come Back to Us
Do you remember the old game of telephone? Messages start simple, then morphed as they passed from one person to the next.
When the Fire Came, So Did the Good
What moves a person to act when the fire isn’t at their own door? What compels a person to step into harm’s way and experience such extreme sacrifice for his neighbors and community members
Life Between the Silos: Only Part of the Story
I live in rural America where silos stand tall against the skyline of farm ground and small towns. They are practical structures, useful for storing grain and keeping things contained. Yet the word
When Love Doesn’t Require Agreement
I had a hard conversation with a loved one recently. We disagreed on the topic at hand. Each of us spoke freely and shared differing perspectives, but when the conversation ended, neither of us had
The biggest dream was never on my list
I have dreamed some big dreams in my lifetime, but none of them came true. And, I am grateful.
The Beauty in the Tangle
I recently experienced this kind of intricate connection at a funeral in our small rural town. Though I wasn’t related by blood, I was invited through connection to be part of the family.
More Than a Text: Learning to truly show up
The truth is that I struggle to pick up the phone and actually call someone. The thought of visiting a friend’s house or hospital room feels awkward and intimidating. Sending a text is easy. Show
Learning to Tattle on Myself
When I was a little girl, I often tattled on my younger sister. “Mommy, she won’t share her toys with me,” I wined. Sometimes I got my way, and other times I got in trouble. Now, as an adult,
The power of one small shift
I recently had the privilege of participating in a peer interview. It was my first experience, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I listened intently and even asked thoughtful questions, eager to l