Well, today I turn 50. It wasn’t how I pictured it, and I’m a bit bummed, honestly. Most of the year I like hiding and being behind the scenes. My birthday? I don’t dismiss it. I work darn hard and pour my everything into those around me. Words are my life, so to hear positive…
Over the years, I’ve prayed with and encouraged girls of all ages. I’ve taught Sunday School and VBS. I’ve helped in youth group and even facilitated a mentoring ministry for girls. I’ve taken calls when dinner was ready and waved goodbye to my husband, because we knew the calls were important and I wouldn’t be…
I’ve been pretty transparent about hormonal imbalance, menopause complications, and adrenal fatigue. I try not to get too specific, because I understand men read my work as well. (Thanks, guys!) Today I am sharing a bit more detail, but in a way that I believe can help women and men. So, here I go. I…
It’s no secret that I loved writing Entrusted and fell in love with the characters. Although Speculator Falls is fictional, Speculator, NY isn’t, and it was the biggest compliment when residents told me I painted such a picture even they thought there was a Speculator Falls! A few years ago while talking with a local…
January is Thyroid Awareness month and I didn’t want it to go by without sharing how such a tiny gland has such a big impact on our family. According to nahypothyroidism.org, there are 300 symptoms associated with a thyroid dysfunction. The most common are: Cold hands/feet (hypothyroidism) Dry skin (hypothyroidism) Unexplained weight gain (hypothyroidism) Unexplained…
Last year my sister purchased a cricut machine and through her I’m learning all the amazing thngs you can do with it. She joked that it was going to be a “Cricut Christmas” and as I look at my customized water bottle, I’ve been also thinking about possible shirts she could make for me. One…