End the Suffering
We stay in our mess longer than we ought to many times. Why? Because this is the pain we know. When we step outside of that, we are moving into the unknown. Often that is more frightening than remaining in pain. For those who have moved past that place, we know that...
This is a Season
When we are in the thick of our struggles, we feel like our heart will never heal. Like we are stuck in this situation forever. Like we will never feel anything but the depths of sadness. But I promise you that this is simply a season of your life. This is the long,...
Dance With Your Dogs
Happy Friday Friends! Today is a good day to sit down that stress you are carrying around for a bit. It doesn't go away, but just let it sit idle for a minute. Turn up some dance music and let yourself shake it all out. You will be surprised at out freeing that...
Resilience
I have lost count of the times that I have picked myself up and moved forward, even when I really didn't want to. There were times when I just wanted someone to take care of me. There were times when I thought suicide would be the best answer to my problems. But I...
Be A Good Servant
Have you been where they are? Do you know the feelings in the struggle? Did you excel in pushing forward and making it work? That ability to empathize with your team and knowing success is on the other side is key to being a good leader. #plato #beagoodservant...
This is Grief
For Keishia Renea 5/17/91-12/1/99 💟 #thisisgrief #lunchboxwisdoms #wendyswisdoms
Discover the Strength
For most today is the end of a month, almost the end of the year, only 25 shopping days until Christmas, or any other number of milestones. For me, it is a day of reflection that has continued on since my birthday 5 days ago. I'm still in my first week of my 45th...
Thanksgiving Aftermath
The struggle is real!!! Lucky for me, I have several dishwashers in my family. Yesterday in particular, I had Hannah and Shane. They are particularly cute dishwashers. There are still dishes in the sink this morning, but I look at them with gratitude for all we have...
Save Room?
I would say that I am in the second group, but I have learned over the years that it serves me better to just wear something with an elastic waist rather than waste time concerning myself with the options presented. One more day until pie day!!! What is your favorite?...
Moist
Does it bother you? The word moist? I have a friend who literally cringes at it like nails on a chalkboard. I'm so tempted to say it around her just for the reaction. I will say if that turkey isn't thawing in the fridge by now, you better go take it out of the...