Each year I try to set apart time to raise awareness for Rare Disease Day. This year it is on February 29, cuz that’s rare, and the National Organization for Rare Disorders, NORD, has asked professionals and families to show their stripes. From NORD, “The zebra, with its distinctive stripes, is the official symbol of…
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…
Last month I shared that my gray hair transition was complete and as afraid as I was starting the process, I came out of it feeling confident and free. It gave me the incentive to try new things in the pursuit of being “silver and bold.” Well, my first attempt is a checkmark in the…
Before I begin, if you receive this from an email or social media, I recently updated the blog look and I’d love for you to check it out. Everything about what I do revolves around surrender. My heart is to encourage you to find freedom in Christ by surrendering the good, the bad, and—maybe one…
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…
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…