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to encourage your heart and
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The Blog

to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step

I’m Not the Girl I Used to Be

I’m Not the Girl I Used to Be

This post might shock a few people. It may be one of most transparent ones I've written. Lately, memories have flooded my mind, and quite honestly, some haven't been so great. They've reminded me of the girl I used to be. And I've cringed. I guess you could say I was...

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You Only Turn 17 Once

You Only Turn 17 Once

I knew waking up yesterday morning that it was going to be a BIG day. It was this little man's 17th birthday. Seventeen years ago this precious boy came into our lives. He's been melting this mom's heart since the first time I laid eyes on him. I've never met such a...

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Five Minute Friday – Mighty

Five Minute Friday – Mighty

(I'm stepping out and trying something new today. Promptings from my writer friends Meredith and Kelly. Here's my attempt at Five Minute Friday. It's where you are given a one word subject and you write for five minutes on that subject. With no editing, no concern for...

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W2W Wednesday – Real & Authentic

W2W Wednesday – Real & Authentic

Happy Wednesday, friend! Grab your coffee or tea, and pull up a chair. It's time for our mid-week encouragement, Woman to Woman! I'm guessing you only have a few minutes, so let's get right to it. I remember the morning, six years ago, I met my friend for breakfast....

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The Mom of an Adult

The Mom of an Adult

For lunch I was preparing myself a spinach salad with all of my favorites... fresh mushrooms, black olives, chicken, ranch. As I was, I glanced to my phone and was struck by the beauty of the woman I saw in the picture. Yes, the WOMAN. This WOMAN was my daughter. That...

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