“Here Comes the Sun” – The Beatles

February 26, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

As I was dodging potholes this morning, I was thinking… It’s almost March and that makes me happy. It has been a really long winter, and I need to see the sun. I can’t wait for spring; it has always been my favorite season. To me it encompasses new beginnings, new growth and a much-needed […]

Choose Love

February 18, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

I volunteered in the library this past Monday at St. Michael’s for the 3rd grade class my daughter Ava is in. She is always so excited to have me at school during her library time. It’s such an easy way to volunteer. The library is one of my happy places because it is organized and […]

Face Your Fear

February 10, 2019.Reading time 13 minutes.

So, this is a picture of me as a first grader at All Saints Catholic School in Des Moines, Iowa. Please try and contain your laughter and think about the fact this was taken in 1981. My oh my, what can I say…I’m not sure if it is the rather large glasses or the hair […]

Serve with Love

February 6, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

“It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the action that we do.” – Mother Teresa My children all know how much I admire Mother Teresa, who is also known as St. Teresa of Calcutta. She was one woman who had so much courage and because of that she […]

Embrace the moment

January 30, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

It’s no secret to my friends who knew me in 1989 that I was a huge New Kids on the Block fan. My aunt purchased tickets for my cousin Heather and I to see them at the Iowa State Fair. This was their concert where they featured the album “Hangin’ Tough.” When I was told […]

Listen to your inner voice

January 25, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

I have had a lot of people ask me what transpired to me finding out I had cancer. I’ve been asked if it was from a mammogram? Did I experience any symptoms? Did I find the lump myself? So, I thought since I have shared the day with you about how I got the call […]

A friend

January 21, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

St. Maximilian Kolbe once said, “God sends us friends to be our firm support in the whirlpool of struggle. In the company of friends, we will find strength to attain our sublime ideal.” I believe everyone comes into our life for a reason. I am reminded of that when I hear […]

Who is this five year old girl?

January 15, 2019.Reading time 14 minutes.

This is a picture of me at 5 years old, joyful and dreaming. I was most likely dreaming about my future to be in the next “Annie” production. The first role I played was Gretl Von Trapp in “The Sound of Music.” I absolutely loved playing the part of someone else. I enjoyed singing, dancing […]