A new way
I was recently watching a video of a man who was talking about dwelling in a positive mindset. His thoughts were, if you can let your mind rest in the…
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I surprised myself
About a month ago, I had surgery. Although I have had many surgeries over the course of my lifetime, I have not needed to have surgery for several years. My…
That’s a wrap
It seems like the blink of an eye since I was wrapping up 2024, yet here I am trying to remember all that I did in 2025. Reflecting on the…
Ink-stained wretch
I am a hard person to surprise. A self-proclaimed control freak, I am normally very intuitive to any change in the normal routine. I noticed my husband was acting strangely…
Balancing act
Round one of holiday madness is behind us. I love the holidays, but my goodness the work that goes into one meal is astonishing! I was fortunate to have a…
Don’t wait
I cannot count the number of times someone has come to me after becoming injured and apologized or expressed respect for my life with a disability. Most of the time,…
Dear courage
I am searching for something, but I do not know exactly what it is yet. I am 5 years old. The thing I am searching for seems essential to survival,…
A thankful heart
There is a small store in a town in northern Indiana called A Thankful Heart. My mom, sister, and I have visited many times throughout the years. It is a…
Humble
A humble person has a modest and realistic view of themselves. A humble person recognizes they are not superior to others. I know many people I would describe as humble….
Team Humbly Courageous
Last Saturday, my husband and I completed our first half marathon together at the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. It feels strange to say half marathon, since we have done…