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)
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
As with most of my favorite recipes, this one comes to us via the Pioneer Woman, but with a few modifications I have incorporated. Salisbury Steak and Noodles –Steaks 1 pound ground beef 1/2 C crushed saltine crackers 1T ketchup 2T dried mustard 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce 1 cube beef bouillon (crumbled) Salt and pepper … Continue reading February Recipe of the Month: Salabury Steak
Years ago, I heard a quote by Mr. Rogers. He said that when tragedy strikes and everything seems so dark, you should look for the helpers. The firemen running into burning buildings. The people opening their homes to strangers. The folks offering anything they can to help lighten the load. It makes things a little … Continue reading Look for the Helpers
