The Fourth of July is right around the corner and summer is officially in full swing. The days are long and the sun is hot. Pools are filled, grills are fired up, and fireworks in the late evening hours are routinely waking up babies and scaring dogs into hiding. But,…
While I was out and about today, I stopped by a cafe to have a bite to eat. While I was sitting there and eating, I couldn’t help but notice a group of women talking at a nearby table. By their conversations, I could tell they were excited and celebrating…
As Father’s Day approaches, I can almost smell outdoor barbecues as they heat up, dads everywhere surrounded by family, manning those grills with pride. Some are watching the game between trips outside. Others are showing off their latest project in the garage or spraying the little ones with the hose…
Longer days and shorter nights, Darker shades and brighter lights. Louder music and wilder friends, No need for pencils, no need for pens! The parties are turned up, The grills are burnt up, The drinks are getting drunk up, Everybody is pumped up! Make these days the time of your…
How many times can you say that you’ve made decisions quickly and without much thought to the consequences? I know I have and I’m sure many of us can relate. Because of our busy lives, we end up rushing through decisions and hoping for the best outcomes. Although this strategy…
Sara couldn’t believe the pressure she was under. Shortly after finding out she was pregnant, her boyfriend was forcing her to choose between him or having their child. She laid out all of the reasons why it could work out. She could get a part-time job, her mother could help…
Mother’s Day is a day that many women look forward to celebrating each year. I have a friend who takes a yearly trip to a quaint coastal town in Michigan with her sister and mother. They shop and eat out all weekend and just take in the time they have…
Getting home after the abortion procedure at the clinic, you kept telling yourself, “Even though this was a horrible experience, I know it was the right choice for me. I bet, in a few days, I’ll feel much better and this will all feel like just a dream. I can’t wait to…
Have you ever had someone say to you, “You Got This!”? Maybe you were in a classroom and an encouraging teacher said this to you as you were working on an assignment or studying hard for a test. Maybe a friend smiled and shouted this out to you as you…
With the arrival of spring and the long days of rain that come with it, I am finding myself reminded of the old adage, “April showers bring May flowers.” It is raining and wet. We can’t go outside and do anything fun. Spring is here! Shouldn’t we be enjoying it?…