Awhile back I was approached by a group who wanted me to speak on leadership for caregivers. I love to speak to caregivers, but on leadership? What did I know about being a leader? I always thought to be a leader meant you were a CEO of a big company, or president of a nonprofit, […]
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I know that this is a busy week so I’m going to ‘gift’ you with a short, easy-to-read article! I think that this gift is going to change any challenges that come up during the holidays and into 2021. Did you know that just like a computer you have a ‘reset’ button? Yes, you do! […]
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I’ve been thinking how adaptable we are as humans. We now: *wear masks *social distance *meet in small groups *know which restaurants offer carry out and which are closed *sanitize our hands beyond belief *don’t hug *attend church online *work from home *we are limited to visiting anyone in the hospital or nursing home *homeschool […]
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When I was growing up, I was very tall at a young age. I just hated it. There are a lot of ways to be bullied when you don’t look average. Whatever ‘average’ is! Now I love being tall! I had a terrible time finding pants that were long enough. I remember my mom sewing […]
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My grandma had 13 children. 13! This was way before indoor plumbing, dishwashers, washing machines, etc. It just baffles my mind how she got so much done and she didn’t have an organizing app or time management tools! She passed away in her mid 70’s and I was thinking about all the changes she saw […]
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When our daughter, Abigail, was a baby she would cry unless she was being held. That meant neither of us got much sleep. I figured it was colic and it would pass after three months. It didn’t. I gave it a few more months trying everything and finally realized that just because I was a […]
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You know what is not talked about near enough? Mental health. Depression is a big one. I have had this illness for as long as I can remember. For a long time I suffered in silence and wondered “what is wrong with me?” Then, praise Jesus, I asked for help and am now working with […]
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How is this working from home thing doing for you? Since it’s been going on for quite a few months I’m sure you’ve figured out ways to get your work done plus connect with the household. But maybe it’s time for a refresher. For the past 20 years I’ve worked out of my home and […]
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At the gym today I noticed something that has been there for a while, but I never saw it. On the Goal Wall is the phrase ‘run the mile you are in’. I stopped. Run the mile you are in. Immediately I thought of all the times I’ve tried to be like someone else. Tried […]
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It all started on Friday, April 17, 2014. I had driven from Sioux Falls, SD to Orange City, IA to visit mom and take her out for coffee and a drive around town. I almost didn’t come. I had so many tings to do that I felts I felt were important. Of course, they were […]
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