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Embrace Your Courage: Why It’s Time to Use Your Wings
I was scrolling through social media the other day when a picture stopped me. It was a beautiful bird of prey standing on the ground, wings slightly spread, staring at what looked like a python. I have no idea what happened before the picture was taken or what happened afterward, but the image stayed with…
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I Believe in You-Be Someone’s Mrs. Pavlovich
I was thinking recently about how just one person in your corner can make a world of difference in how you see yourself. Do you have someone like that? I do. I’ve been blessed with an incredible family who has always believed in me, but today I found myself thinking about someone outside of my…
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Birth is Our Shortes Journey
My labor with my son was 22½ hours long. And yes, I always add the half. It felt like forever. I imagine if my son could remember it, he’d probably say it felt like an eternity too—and one journey he wasn’t too eager to make. Looking back now, those 22½ hours seem so small compared…
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It’s Just One Chapter
Do you ever forget that the chapter you’re living right now is just that—a chapter? Sometimes it feels like the whole book. The pain, the uncertainty, the waiting… they can become so loud that it’s hard to imagine there are still pages left to write. But there are. I’m in one of those chapters myself.…
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Lessons from My First Mother’s Day Experience
Maybe because Mother’s Day wasn’t too long ago, I was reflection on growing up, and what that day looked like as we celebrated it. My dad gave generously of his time and money to make Mother’s Day special for my mom. We would cook, create homemade gifts, and make cards—guided (or let’s be honest… lovingly…
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Hugs and Encouragement
My grandson who loved to give hugs even at the big age of five decided to give my daughter the cold shoulder as she dropped him off at kindergarten. He woke up feeling a bit grumpy and not wanting to cooperate with her. This only left one option and that was a good…
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Overcoming Struggles: Lessons from James Earl Jones
I’m not really a Star Wars fan, and I know I probably lost some followers by saying that, but it never has been my kind of movie. I watched the original first three and yes even the new ones. I can see a lot of lessons to be learned from them as well, but I…
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The Cool Kids Table
Who’s Sitting at Your Table? Thinking back to school days, one thing almost all of us have in common is the seating arrangement in the cafeteria. Who knows who came up with it — but it feels like it’s been happening since the dawn of time. You know exactly what I’m talking about. There were…