“Grief is hard; There’s no way through it without the hard. Give yourself and others the gift of grace when grief is present.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth As I ponder the recent deaths in the lives of so many close to me, I’m struck by the painful losses, so many people experience every day: Men, women, and children losing […]
HOLIDAY TIPS
After returning home from a full day of shopping, I am reminded of how stressful the holiday season can be for families. If we're not careful, we can easily forget that the holidays are a "joyous" occasion filled with love, laughter and "good … [Read more]
RELATIONSHIPS ARE HARD WORK
The idea that relationships should be easy is a crazy idea that I am convinced was made up by some Hollywood producer to help the movies sell. The reality is that relationships are hard work and there’s no way to get around it. They can be the … [Read more]
TREAT LOVED ONES LOVINGLY (Cornerstone #1)
We have a tendency to treat strangers off the street better than we treat loved ones in our own homes. It’s as though we think we have the right to treat those close to us in any way we want. This is a crazy notion. It is not okay to tell your … [Read more]