Hey moms. I see you. I know that even though you don’t use a phone booth or wear tights & a cape, that you are the real life superheroes… — Blended Hey moms. I see you. I know that even though you don’t use a phone booth or wear tights & a cape, that you are the real life superheroes that hold our world together. You are all that’s missing. You are everything this world needs to be better, do…

I wrestled long and hard about whether or not to invest the time, energy, and effort into what many people call a controversial issue. — I wrestled long and hard about whether or not to invest the time, energy, and effort into what many people call a controversial issue. A quick review of previous posts reveal my tendency to remain as positive as possible. …

In 1919, the Hotel Victory on South Bass Island, Ohio caught fire. Firefighters responded to extinguish the blaze from shore and did their… — In 1919, the Hotel Victory on South Bass Island, Ohio caught fire. Firefighters responded to extinguish the blaze from shore and did their best to keep the fire from spreading for as long as possible. Rumors are afloat of one lone shop owner that rowed to the island with a…

The tragedy in losing loved ones is heavy and hard. I just read another social media post about a young man overdosing and being… — The tragedy in losing loved ones is heavy and hard. I just read another social media post about a young man overdosing and being miraculously saved by a stranger with Narcan. A tragic story with a hopeful end. Thankful this young man gets another chance at life. Hopeful that the…

I don’t know what life challenges you woke up to today but a commonality that you and I share as humans is the assurance that in this life… — I don’t know what life challenges you woke up to today but a commonality that you and I share as humans is the assurance that in this life we will face challenges. You may endure a season flooded with health issues. You may experience failure and struggles. …

I arrived at work on a melancholy Monday morning on a cloudy, chilly fall day. Only a few days at my new job in a nursing home and I was… — I arrived at work on a melancholy Monday morning on a cloudy, chilly fall day. Only a few days at my new job in a nursing home and I was eager to make friends and begin to build that relational foundation I think we all seek in our work environment. …

I’ve read too many threads full of arguments about whether an addiction is the result of a choice or a disease. Addiction is part of my… — I’ve read too many threads full of arguments about whether an addiction is the result of a choice or a disease. Addiction is part of my story and I can share from experience that my healing and recovery didn’t hinge on this argument. Whether an addiction is a choice or…

I was in my early 40’s when life forced me to hit the brakes hard and realize that the meaning of life I was so desperately seeking was… — I was in my early 40’s when life forced me to hit the brakes hard and realize that the meaning of life I was so desperately seeking was not to be found looking ahead — It’s found within. When you take a personal inventory seeking answers to questions like: “Am…

LONELINESS — LONELINESS I was asked this week to give my best advice to someone who was “suffering from loneliness.” How often do we strive to find answers without ever taking time to ask what the problem actually is or if there is even a problem? By the way the question is…