Veterans Day.
Today’s post is more of a short appreciation post for our veterans. Today is Veterans day. I thought I would take a quick moment to describe what Veterans Day means to me. Growing up, my mom always told me to shake a veteran’s hand and tell them that I am thankful for...
Magnitude of Gratitude
This was the moment I had been dreading. My mouth became dry and my stomach was turning. I saw my chance to walk in her office and break the news, but it was difficult to work up the courage. I took a couple deep breaths and asked Sheri, the CEO, if she had a few...
Invisible Hurt
The closest I have ever been to understanding what depression feels like is what I would categorize as a mild case of seasonal depression. My own personal experience doesn’t even scratch the surface of how detrimental this medical condition can be. What truly blows my...
Positively Resilient
As cliché as it sounds, we truly live in an entirely different world. It’s pretty safe to say none of us thought this is how the year 2020 would go when we were celebrating on the first of January. With everything going on in our ever changing world, it is easy to...
A Bad Moment, Not a Bad Life
*In order to protect the privacy of our members and comply with HIPPA standards, names and places will be changed in the retelling of this story. Everyone has those days that utterly defeat you. From start to finish, it feels like an uphill battle filled with...
Happy Birthday with Extra Sprinkles
*In order to protect the privacy of our members and comply with HIPPA standards, names and places will be changed in the retelling of this story. It’s a day I will never forget. How could such a normal evening escalate so quickly? One minute we were enjoying free pie,...
A Simple Life is a Beautiful Life
Live a simple life. Sounds easy right? When I think of living in such a way, images of breathtaking landscapes flood my mind. It’s funny how simple life can truly feel when you are surrounded by a warm sandy beach or a beautiful snow capped mountain. But life...