Funny thing or coincidental thing, this morning as I parked, getting ready to head into the store this Saturday morning for a quick grocery shop, a thought passed through my mind. One of those that sparks, you think about it for a moment and then go on with your day. The thought: Life can be … Continue reading Mom, What is the Purpose of Life?
Post baby weight loss is always a challenge for me. Amazingly in nine month I am able to gain 70+ pounds. The first few pounds after birth--the birthing pounds--are a cinch to lose. Baby born, lose about 7 lbs. Though, after that first seven pounds things can get a little tricky and the more kids, an … Continue reading Stretch the Commitment: One Week to a Way of Life
Passing through the intersection I found myself behind a truck where the license plates read OK2DRM. A puzzle to make out, I had to concentrate a little. When I recognized the license plate as Okay to Dream, I chuckled, smiled to myself and thought "what a great message!" Dreams can be short, long, sad, happy, … Continue reading The License Plate Read OK2DRM
It is a rare occasion when we know exactly what someone is going through. This past Sunday, I sat and listened to woman share an experience she had with a co-worker years prior. "It was Christmas time." She started. They had an opportunity for secret Santa's and they were to make little simple gifts to … Continue reading How “To Be Continued…” Saved a Life
"Please, will you crack the nut with your hand again?" I remember the day vividly, we stood on the front porch at my childhood home. A warm day, I can't remember if it was spring or summer, I want to say summer, I was nine or so. He always cracked walnuts with his hands, no … Continue reading He Was Happy
Take me out to the ball game, part of the American past time of baseball and the part of the game kids look forward to. Watching a baseball game on TV is a treat, being at a game like a day at Disneyland, meeting a professional baseball player face to face for many kids a … Continue reading Adam Rosales Utility Player for Texas Rangers Visits Utah Elementary School
Today, I had a realization. I was thinking about anger. Over the last few years, I have found myself feeling angered just over random life things. I hadn’t really noticed it until recently and really would like it to stop. Thinking to myself: why do I feel angry? Why do I feel this immense amount … Continue reading Today’s Aha: Maybe It’s Not Anger
