Is it possible in the age of divisiveness? Let’s look at our own spheres of influence… our circles and personal experiences - we have a community we find comfort in… neighbors we have come to know and trust… friends, colleagues, coaches, business owners, partners, educators… people we know and get along with… some of us… Continue reading Coming together
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Transitions, grief and the wisdom of anxiety
"Most people struggle to some degree through the major milestones in life -- kindergarten, adolescence, graduating from high school and going away to college, graduating from college, starting a career, getting married, having a baby, buying a house. Those who are more sensitive, because they're acutely aware of the fleeting and ephemeral nature of life… Continue reading Transitions, grief and the wisdom of anxiety
Running out of the darkness: How a song about Jesus reminded me of who I am
Even knowing Jesus as a child, and growing a relationship with God as an adult... when tragedy and uncertainty strike, surrender boot camp begins. Tuning into this type of surrender changed me. .... letting go, and leaning in. ... this has transformed the way I feel into all experiences, relationships, interactions, how I raise my… Continue reading Running out of the darkness: How a song about Jesus reminded me of who I am
October is Dwarfism Awareness Month
"I think he has a form of Dwarfism." This was the moment it all started getting blurry for me. During our follow up ultrasound, at 20 weeks pregnant, our doctor said these words to us. Shock, confusion, curiosity and denial flooded waves over us. I wondered how anyone could tell with such certainty that this… Continue reading October is Dwarfism Awareness Month
Niko is almost 1 + 6th infusion
Niko will be 1 next week! Can you believe it!? 26 fractures at birth 13 hours of labor for mom 6 IV infusions 5 days in the NICU 4 prenatal ultrasounds 3 siblings who adore him 2 parents who are beside themselves with his presence 1 big birthday boy + 923 miles to Omaha and… Continue reading Niko is almost 1 + 6th infusion
Niko grows strong
{New blog} Niko grows strong and continues to show us physical strength and a joyful spirit that is unbreakable!
Niko’s first Christmas already and his first mama’s birthday
Every week we meet with PT and OT, it seems Niko is doing something he hasn't done before... whether it be using his arm just a little more, reaching just a little higher, straightening his legs just a little more... his subtle changes grow until they are just part of the normal. Niko started grabbing… Continue reading Niko’s first Christmas already and his first mama’s birthday
Why Inspiration is so Imperative
Just because something hasn't happened yet.... doesn't mean it never will. Why Inspiration is so Imperative I hosted a girls empowerment workshop this weekend, and the topic was 'Creative Goal Setting.' We made dream boards and discussed how the things we imagine can be aligned with inspired action. We moreso focused on how dreaming positive dreams… Continue reading Why Inspiration is so Imperative
Tomorrowland + What hope is for
"There are two wolves. One represents darkness, fear, despair.... the other, represents light, love and hope. When the two wolves fight, which one wins? The one you feed." *Spoiler alert* Tomorrowland is about imagination, adventure, and hope. It's the story of the future, and the present, and how our minds make a difference. A future-predicting… Continue reading Tomorrowland + What hope is for
Hope’s Degree: A Diploma for Faith
"If ever there was a time that hope had its place in the heart, when we feared we had lost it... we knew it was still there and may we find solace in knowing its return." What if we looked at our diplomas on the wall, and saw one for our faith... for our complete trust that our… Continue reading Hope’s Degree: A Diploma for Faith
Diagnosis during pregnancy 