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11/02/11--01:00: Finding Inspiration: One Woman’s Journey from the Mountains to her Husband’s Bedside (chan 1681478)

I am honored to have Kim Kircher here today. She is an incredible woman with an incredible story – one you have to know. Read this. Tell your friends. And then get her book. You’ll be inspired, I promise. Our … Continue reading →


11/29/11--14:12: limited (chan 1681478)

I’m limited. I mean, obviously. If you know me, or read this blog and follow my story you know all about my limitations. I get that I’m an amputee, but does it have to get in my way? I can … Continue reading →


12/05/11--10:57: believe (chan 1681478)

I could use a little magic this year. A little ta-da! in my life. And in December it seems possible. As I drive past decorated streets and houses welcoming Christmas, I want to believe. My family and I attend Bright … Continue reading →


12/14/11--11:30: my christmas past (chan 1681478)

Tinsel, wreaths, and garlands with red berries began to appear on doorways and walls. Themed trees representing the wards of the hospital decorated the lobbies and cafeteria. Little red fire trucks hung from the burns and plastics tree. There was … Continue reading →


12/20/11--09:10: from the backseat (chan 1681478)

I’m in my van driving my kids around all the time, so here are a couple of offbeat and charming things I hear from the backseat… On our way home from school Benjamin asked Annie, “Would you want to go … Continue reading →


01/03/12--12:10: in faith and fancy (chan 1681478)

Melancholy. That’s how I began December. With melancholy and a whisper of Anne from Anne of Green Gables. With sighs and many words for introspection and flair for drama. I’ve been going for walks along the river and melancholia settles … Continue reading →


01/10/12--11:10: known (chan 1681478)

I stood in the kitchen wondering if I should sweep the crummy, sticky floor or just lie down on the couch and call it a day. My kids whispered on the staircase after I had shooed them to the basement. … Continue reading →


01/17/12--09:18: before and after (chan 1681478)

I have always called myself an optimist with realistic expectations. What I’ve discovered though is that I’m sort-of a pessimist. (Putting the sort-of in front of it makes it easier to swallow.) In fact, Scott called me a fatalist the … Continue reading →


01/19/12--10:49: new news! (chan 1681478)

I am going to be on the radio!! I will be featured on the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) program North by Northwest with Sheryl MacKay. Sheryl heard me speak on CBC’s Early Edition for the Angel Campaign in December, got … Continue reading →


01/26/12--11:22: go where it’s warm (chan 1681478)

Grace is found under the surface, under the muck. It’s digging deeper, moving beyond and letting go. It is softness, kindness. And I think we should use it more. We can lean on grace when we’re hurt. When it’s time … Continue reading →