A refrigerator. Mattresses. 5 sheep. A washing machine. A television. Heat. Pillows. An oven. Medical care. Clothing. Formula. Removal of an infected tooth for little Bailsan. Blankets. Shoes. Toys. Food. Cell phones. These are the items we have been able to purchase for Metheb, Amina, and their family. I will never forget standing in my … Continue reading The Gift of Hope
This past weekend, I got the honor of being the keynote speaker at the Eastern Plains Athletic Conference honors banquet, which was being held in my hometown. I thought I would share my speech. 15 years ago, I was in your shoes. Preparing to graduate from my small town high school and ready to take … Continue reading It Was Never About The Ball (aka What I Wish I Had Known at 18)
I am always on the hunt for a good weeknight recipe for the crockpot. And I found one here. Thanks Pinterest! Even my uber picky Husband said these were “really good.” Pulled Pork Sliders Pork roast 1/4 C chicken broth 1/4 C apple cider vinegar 1 T worchestershire sauce 1 bottle BBQ sauce 1/4 C … Continue reading April Recipe of the Month: Pulled Pork Sliders
“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” When I started my fundraising campaign for Amina’s family–Syrian refugees living in Lebanon–on Ash Wednesday, I did not know what … Continue reading …But I Can Do Something
Mr. Stevens, I was greatly disappointed to read your editorial addressing “the James neighbors” and suggesting they “mind their own business” with regard to the proposed borehole project. Not only was the content frustrating, but the tone was rude and unprofessional. I would expect more from an editor of multiple newspapers. First, I think it … Continue reading Minding Our Business
This week was crap. I was just over it by the time Friday rolled around. Stress and exhaustion and ridiculous issues and bickering and travel…it was just crap. So when I crawled into the cab at the airport in San Antonio, I just wanted to get to my hotel, have a drink and some guacamole … Continue reading People in Our Path
In 2015, I got the phone call while I was in the Dallas airport, on my way to Minnesota. I remember feeling like the wind was knocked out of me and tears immediately started running down my face. “Your baby screened positive for Down’s Syndrome. But a lot of times people get false positives, so … Continue reading World Down’s Syndrome Day
