This is one of my favorite people on earth and one of the most inspirational stories out there. Clay is my brother-in-laws brother, so a brother to me. We laughed when I asked him if he could tell me how he STANDS UP & LIVES (my motto) you’ll get that as you read his story… […]
I have heard many people say, “I didn’t sign up for this”, or “I didn’t ask for this.” It makes me wonder what everyone thinks they signed up for? This is what I believe- we knew this life was going to be hard when we wanted to come to this earth. I believe we knew […]
Caramel apples sounds pretty amazing right now! I received this recipe on how to make caramel apples from one of the best caterers in the world- Mary Crafts, creator of Culinary Crafts. Her assistant added a few tips that I had never heard of as well… Caramel Apples Makes 8 apples. Total time: 40 minutes […]
You Can’t Teach Children to Behave Better By Making Them Feel Worse. When Children Feel Better, They Behave Better. Pam Leo
Now that the funeral is over you will start getting a ton of mail. It was overwhelming to me! My mom came to my house a couple of times a week to help me sort it out, call who I needed to, turn in important papers, deal with life insurance, apply for Social Security, etc. […]
Was my heart ripped apart when Jay passed away? Absolutely! But I realized that the heart muscle does heal – just like any other muscle in my body. Also, I figured out over time that when you work your muscles – like your legs while running or biking, you create little tears in your muscle […]
The dictionary defines KINDNESS as “The quality of being friendly, generous, considerate. Of a sympathetic or helpful nature, gentle, affectionate, loving.” “Be ye kind to one another” is in the scriptures, Ephesians 4:32. It is thought that Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul around AD 62. Nearly 2000 years later, it is still really […]
You Can Have Major Health Problems From Chronic Stress Our bodies are hard-wired to react to stress to protect us from potential threats. While we are no longer being threatened by predators or other aggressors, we are still facing multiple demands each day that our body reacts to in the same way.I didn’t even realize […]
Living in the now can help you create more of what you want in life. Use this worksheet to kickstart your journey into the present. What makes you rush in the mornings? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What could you do differently to create a calmer morning routine? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ What is one […]
When do I start dating again after loss? Everyone has A LOT to say about this when you start considering entering the dating scene again. Maybe more than any other thing! BUT nobody has lived your life, so I don’t think it’s their choice! Even if they have been your best friend throughout your whole […]
What you put in your brain is so important. Your self-talk is more important than what anyone else in the world can say to you. (Because YOU are with you the most!) So I want you to think of someone in your life who has always been your biggest cheerleader. If you don’t have someone […]
This song is so cute. I believe they really are with us each day. “Love, Me” I read a note my grandma wrote back in nineteen twenty-three. Grandpa kept it in his coat, and he showed it once to me. He said, “Boy, you might not understand, but a long, long time ago, Grandma’s daddy […]
Most people were really sensitive when my husband passed away, but I didn’t want to hear this one. more. time., “You are still young, you are going to find someone else.” How do you reply to that? It’s awkward, to say the least! I lost my husband, not an item like my shoes. I didn’t […]
This was Jays’ favorite song ever, and wow did it make more sense after he passed… . The Dance by Garth Brooks: Looking back on the memory of The dance we shared beneath the stars above For a moment all the world was right How could I have known that you’d ever say goodbye And […]
Healing is a journey. At many points in the past decade, I felt like I was healed from the trauma of Jay’s death. Then something comes up that I need to look at again and I realize that healing is not a destination- it’s a journey of learning more and more about myself. When I […]
