The Reviews Are In! Mindful Mamas “Life-Changing!”

Last Summer, a little seed of a dream was planted in me, to take what I have learned through 4 years of soul-searching & abundant growth in the midst of supreme tragedy, & turn it into something I could use to benefit others. My greatest heart's desire I've been slowly hatching is to teach & …

Lean In, Baby, Just Lean In

I used to believe that bad things happening to me meant I was a bad person somehow. The truth is, the reason so much "bad" stuff has happened around me is simply because I love so many people so deeply and because, well, that's life. I used to be afraid to tell you more bad …

Cancer SUCKS, But…

Cancer sucks. In fact, if I were honest, and willing to be profane, I would give Cancer a solid tongue lashing right now. I would fling multiple curse words at it because it has burned its hot branding into the lives of my loved ones far too much in the last three years. In 2008, …

“Expect the Worst” – Good Advice?

News of a family member’s unexpected illness last week sent me into temporary panic waves resembling those of the Indonesian tsunami of ’04. I have to say, I am getting pretty dang sick of my Mom calling, with that hushed tone and the words, “I have news.” (And she’s probably pretty sick of it, too!) …

Just Added Another Angel to my Heaven…

My Grandma passed away yesterday. 😦 The last week or so watching her go as been pretty painful - one of the most painful losses I've had to witness yet, even in all the death I've experienced these last few years. This is the third grandparent I've lost in 8 months. Wow. And, she is …