Building a Good Name

by | Jul 18, 2013 | Leadership

I was an awkward, introverted little girl. When I attended kindergarten, I spoke out loud to my teacher only a handful of times. School was scary to me and I would anxiously wait for the time of the day that I could return home. Wisely, my parents chose to hold me...

Lesson From a Bread Basket

by | Jul 18, 2013 | Life Issues

Sometimes we can learn a life lesson from an unlikely teacher. I received a box of gifts from friends in France this week. I love this family dearly, and receiving their gifts was extra special. I treasured each item as I unwrapped it and removed it from the box....

Changing How We View Abortion After Rape

by | Jul 15, 2013 | Trends

In our country, abortion is a touchy topic. When we are in our close circle of friends, we may speak candidly about our opinions, but many of us do not voice such things publicly. I’ve chosen to mostly not talk about abortion in public, mainly because I do not want...

Too Big For Words

by | Jul 11, 2013 | Life Issues

I got the phone call very early in the morning; I knew immediately that something bad had happened. She was crying and my heart was pounding like a kick drum in my chest. My foggy brain heard the details and was trying to connect the pieces: middle of the night, heart...