You know how you have those friends who you rarely see but they surprise you when they arrive with their virtual pom-pom, cheerleading? They’re worth their weight in gold. As I type that, so many faces appear in my mind and you know darn well who you are. One of those people also happens to be, Dawn Boyer. And actually, I’ve never met her face-to-face but we’ve collaborated on numerous projects over the years....
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“The voice of anxiety is an invitation to call on God.” Lara Williams, Delcare Conference I’m in post-conference mode, meditating on all the things I learned, the people I met, the God “nudges” that nudged, what I want to do next or need to do now. At the moment my most pressing issues are: wash post-camp+post-conference clothes+a ginormous sleeping bag, enroll kids in public school after...
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I have not fallen off the map. Over the last few months, I’ve been fleshing out writing ideas that go beyond one blog post. And when I’m working on something, I squeeze all my energy in that direction, tunneling my vision as if aiming at a bull’s eye. In our house, we call it the “Pit Bull” mentality. Once I sink my teeth into a project or responsibility, I hold on, expending time and resources...
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Y’all, I’ve blogged for over six years. This online world isn’t the same one I knew back then and that’s ok. But it’s time, y’all, for me to take a break. And yes, I kinda sorta have taken a blogging a break since Christmas with exception to my one word for 2016. Believe me, that one word didn’t waste time. I’ve taken blogging breaks in the past as well. But this time,...
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“The vulnerability required to be open and creative is a vulnerability that puts our creativity at risk.” Julia Cameron, The Right to Write The past couple of weeks, I’ve craved sleep. But somehow, it has eluded me. And then, so much news from the world presses in too, a heaviness that pushes my eyelids further down by the weight of it. If not for faith and a hope that does not dissappoint, I...
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