A Journey of Resilience and Introspection — Emotional strength is a quality that we all admire, yet it often seems like an elusive trait. What does it mean to be emotionally strong? My late husband initially believed it meant having a partner who could run the household, take care of the kids, and handle life’s unexpected challenges…

Explore how choices shape our lives and learn how to make the most of your 24 hours. — Embracing Change in the Quiet Moments At 8:30 a.m., my cat scratched at the bedroom door like a furry alarm clock demanding breakfast. I had turned off the light and closed my book at 2 a.m. I knew to be a good cat mom, my choices shouldn’t impact him negatively. The culprit for being wide awake…

It’s scary doing something you’ve never done before. — My Journey in Publishing My First Children’s Book As an about-to-be-published author, I’ve spent years penning stories and weaving narratives, but nothing quite prepared me for the moment when I decided to publish my first children’s book. …

My new place to hang out is a widow online group. — When I was in the fifth grade, our family loaded up in our Ford Falcon station wagon and began heading south to visit my Aunt and her family. We stayed in a hotel room with two double beds. All nine of us. …

Be like the Sequoia Tree. — Life is a journey, an unpredictable and often tumultuous ride that takes us through highs and lows we could never have imagined. In the face of adversity, we are challenged to confront our deepest emotions and fears. …

Unleashing the Potential Within — Hey there, have you ever heard the theme song “Flashdance” by Irene Cara? It was the number one song today in 1983. Whenever that opening starts playing, it reminds me of my husband. I am sure he had a, let’s call it, fascination, as every male on the planet did…

Unraveling Life’s Messes — In the depths of our existence lies a tangled heap of jewelry, a reflection of the intricate messes we encounter in our lives. This disarray offers us a profound lesson about the choices we make when confronted with challenges. …

It was a Saturday, two years ago. Right about this time we all hugged each other goodbye. We laughed as we crisscrossed knowing we first were reaching for someone else. I stood on their doorstep and waved at you. You plastered your face in the passenger seat window, with a…

I do this so it feels like my husband is still sending me emails. — Call me crazy but it thrills me to see an email from my husband when I open the mail. He used to regularly email me a schedule. …