Tips for Surviving the Holidays with Grief

Copyright: rck953 /123RFPhotoThe arena filled with a buzz from the chatter of more than 10,000 women gathered for a two day conference. Each time a speaker took the stage, a hush fell over the crowd. But, as soon as there was even the smallest break in the program,...

7 Holiday Survival Tips

Copyright:sandralise /123RF Stock PhotoCan you feel it? There’s been a palpable change in the air…it’s almost as though you can tangibly feel the holiday excitement.  With growing to-do lists, and plans still taking shape, it takes conscious effort not to get swept in...

How to give a gift that’s truly a treasure

Have you ever been challenged to find the perfect gift? One that’s truly a treasure? Me too! Sometimes it’s just not easy to find the exact special something that conveys the emotion, the appreciation, or the sentiment you’re searching for. Last August as my dad...

5 Nuggets of Wisdom for the Storms of Life

I recently stumbled upon a post I had previously written about wisdom for life’s storms. Dealing with the loss of my dad and coming to terms that this will be the first Father’s Day without him, I appreciated these encouraging “nuggets” myself. For this week’s blog,...

Lessons for a Well Lived Life

This week I wrote one of the hardest things I’ve ever written, my dad’s eulogy. As I reflected on the incredible impact my dad had on my life and the many things he taught me, I discovered dad, through his example has left me with an incredibly powerful list...