Blog
My blog is broken into three main categories but I touch on endless topics. To read my posts about these categories just click the buttons below.
The Fishbowl Podcast
The podcast for leaders in ministry and the world
Oozing Everyday
Thoughts on life and faith while “oozing”‘ with the light of Christ
2 Brothers with Hemophilia
The journey of two brothers with Severe hemophilia A
Episode 21: The Fishbowl- The Podcast for Leaders in Ministry and the World
The Fishbowl is relaunching with a focus on leadership. Not only will I be featuring people active in leadership within a ministry setting, but I'll also be talking to people who are leading in other areas. Non-profit leaders and advocates in the chronic illness...
Looking Ahead to the New Year
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, December 18, 2019. As I look back on where I was at this time last year, I can honestly say that 2019 has been a fantastic year. My health has improved tremendously. My book, “Dear Hemophilia, Finding Hope Through Chronic...
A New Decade
I love the start of the new year. If the previous year was filled with hardships and sorrow, the slate is clean to begin anew. But if the year was filled with wonderful experiences and accomplishments, it makes me wonder what may come. I refuse to worry about the...
What I Would Tell My 24 Year Old Self
Today is my 27th wedding anniversary. My husband, Joe, and I have been together for over 31 years. I've been with him over half of my life. That is almost too much to comprehend. I flipped through my wedding album this afternoon with my youngest son, Caeleb, and told...
Remembering the Power of a Small Gesture This Christmas
Originally published at Hemophilia News Today, December 11, 2019. The holiday season brings happiness and joy to many. Homes are adorned with lights and decorations, and people wear clothing in festive colors. The excitement is contagious. However, many people find...
How To Be Prepared This Holiday Season
Originally published at Hemophilia News Today, December 4, 2019 The holiday season is in full swing, and with fewer shopping days, it will be upon us more quickly than usual. While we are concerned with presents, shopping, parties, and entertaining, it is easy to...
Giving Thanks for the Blessings in My Life
Originally published at Hemophilia News Today, November 27, 2019 A “6 Years Ago Today” moment popped up in my Facebook feed recently. The notification took me back to another Thanksgiving when my son, Caeleb, was 7, and we were in the hospital. He had port access...
The Dust Has Settled
My book has launched and a four year passion project comes to an end, but not a complete end. There is still much to do in the way of promoting and reaching out to the audiences that I think would benefit from the book, so the journey is not over. But for the first...
New Website….Sign Up!!
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A Different Kind of Birthday
I woke up today experiencing a different kind of birthday. I woke up in a cabin in Estes Park with the sound of water running over the rocks outside of the window. The air was cold and crisp, and I started the fireplace. A deep sense of quiet is what welcomed me into...