Category: From my Journal
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Uganda, Seychelles, Bordeaux, San Francisco and Sweden – Back from three weeks away
Last week I returned home from just over three weeks away. Chronologically I was in San Francisco, Bordeaux for VinExpo (with stopovers in transit in Paris for lunch and ice cream!) rural Uganda with Love Does, the Seychelles (off the coast of Africa), and Stockholm, Sweden. I also spent MANY hours in the Dubai airport…
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And so I travel…
Traveling for work is an interesting thing… As much as most of my travel is to advance VineSleuth, it still feels odd saying ‘work’ there. Work implies that it is forced, but my work is my choice. I’m building this business and every trip is a decision. Do I stay or do I go? Is…
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Postpartum depression: My story and a special event in Houston
A little bit about my postpartum depression story Before I had kids, of course I never thought postpartum depression would impact me. I was healthy. I had a great husband. In my mind, I had what I needed and postpartum depression was only for people who had drastic mood swings and way more stress. And…
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Visiting the Fearless Girl
I was in New York City yesterday for a meeting and fortunately I was able to tuck in a few meetups with friends I adore (and who energize me!!) as well as a quick trip to ‘meet’ a fearless girl… I LOVE this new statue of the fearless girl staring down the famous bull in…
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
Earlier today my oldest son (age 15) asked me if I had read The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. I had not. He had read it years ago. And so he called up his friend who had borrowed our copy and asked her to return it. She did. I decided I needed a…
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I am like an olive tree…
Need something to calm you down? I’ve got something for you. This morning I could feel the pressure rising. And then I remembered this from my reading Tuesday… “But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever.” –Psalm 52:18 Yes, I…
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A view instead of a verse
Good morning, friends! This morning I had a tough time zeroing in on one verse for SOAP. Before I began to read, though, I couldn’t help but take in this gorgeous view: We are staying in a house in Lakeway, Texas this week for Spring Break. I discovered a balcony off the master bedroom this…
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WOW! I got to share SOAP with my church! :)
Last Sunday, while I was not even in town, I was able to share my love of SOAP with my home church, Faithbridge via video. I talked about how I learned of SOAP, which was actually at that very church, and how I came to blog about it here on MomsToolbox. I love that the amazing…
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A few virtues to ponder & share…
Good morning! My devo time today led me to Colossians 3:12-14 and these gems to think about/ incorporate more of into my life: -Compassion -Kindness -Humility -Gentleness -Patience -Forgiveness -LOVE I wrote them on an index card so I could think about them some more. I could sure use more of all of those… as…
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National Suicide Prevention Week: I dare you to take a look
Every 13 seconds, on average, someone attempts suicide in the United States. Every 13 minutes, someone succeeds. Or I guess you could also say that every 13 minutes so many more of us fail. Fail at listening, helping, reaching out. Catching the signs and intervening. Ouch. National Suicide Prevention week started yesterday in the US.…
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On bikinis, business and being brave
This week I’m attempting to be on a family vacation in the Texas Hill Country. (You can follow some of our adventures on Instagram, if you’d like.) I say attempting because I’m also a tech CEO working her tail off to get my startup well into our next chapter, and that doesn’t really allow for…
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What is your ‘Why?’
Why are you doing what you are doing? I saw this productivity-boosting question in an email and had to make myself a note to remember it and call it into action. Sometimes my answer might be serious, and sometimes it may be simply ‘to relax.’ Whatever the answer, defining my ‘Why’ will certainly help keep…
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I’m celebrating the #bdayproject and giving to others on my birthday. Join me?
Good morning, friends! Today is my birthday and I’m starting it out with an annual mammogram and finishing it out by attending a wedding. In the middle is the super good #bdayprojectstuff. (Not that the wedding won’t be fun, too.) A few years ago my friend Robyn celebrated her birthday by spending the day giving…
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You ARE fearfully and WONDERFULLY made!
Yesterday I wrote a few notes for my kids heading off to summer camp. This verse from Psalms was something I felt compelled to share with them: I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works, my soul knows it well. -Psalm 139:14 As I wrote it out, I thought…
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Joy- a very honest look at growing a business (and the strong woman behind it)
Earlier today I got to watch Joy on a flight home from Switzerland at the end of a nine-day trip where I met with retailers in three countries. The timing could not have been any better. Joy is the story of a woman’s journey into building a successful product business. It shows her highs, her…