To what are you truly dedicated? Many of us are dedicated to wellness much of the year, but those thoughts blow away with the first frosty wind. Holiday events and foods + less time to exercise and connect with God and family = dropped wellness plans. To avoid our well-being turning into bad Thanksgiving leftovers …
The siren’s whine cut through the music bounding from my headphones as I walked. “It must be close,” I thought. Glancing at the distant road leading into our neighborhood, red emergency vehicles whizzed past. Nurse brain and adrenaline kicked in as I envisioned how to help until the EMTs arrived. As the sirens faded, I …
Anxiety lurked beneath her beautiful makeup. Fear swam in the blue of her eyes. The what if’s of what could go wrong floated like word bubbles above her head. Yes, she had prayed. But she still couldn’t let go. I know this feeling. We pray but still worry. We trust but still wonder. We both …
Ever wonder how to be salty? Subtle sweetness entices the tip of my tongue. Contrasting saline taste and crunchy texture mingle with a slightly bitter smokiness as it moves through my mouth. The beautifully complex taste of a salted dark chocolate covered caramel is one of the sweet things of life. It’s wildly popular because …
My mind gently drifts up and down with the waves. Thoughts come and go of the past while I dream of the future. Eyes closed, I float in my own little world. Cool lake water shocks my warm skin as my daughter splashes me back to reality. Drifting and dreaming in the lake is a …