Category: From my Journal
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Gorgeous views from the Women’s Entrepreneur Festival
Good morning, friends! As I wait to board my flight back home I may be bleary-eyed, but I still have a lot to be thankful for from yesterday. (Even if I might have booked myself at the wrong airport hotel last night which required me to get up extra early instead sleep a few moments…
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More awesomeness on my NY trip
Yesterday I shared some things from the previous day that made me smile. It was a fantastic way to start my day and perhaps helped me to uncover even more awesomeness yesterday. And so, of course, I have to continue the trend! Here are a few things from yesterday that filled my heart with joy.…
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He is Risen!
Happy Easter, friends. Last night I was chatting with someone who is very special to me. He told me that he is very excited about Easter this year, as it is his first as a believer, a true follower of Christ. Listening to him talk brought so much joy to my heart, and even brushed…
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Drinking in the last moments of Spring Break
This weekend wraps up Spring Break for our family in the ‘burbs of Houston. That’s me, drinking in the last of the soup in my bowl from lunch today. It was a delicious mix of seafood and spices, and I enjoyed every last drop. Thank you,La Fisheria in downtown Houston, for creating such goodness.…
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Love Does things like take your kid to hear a great speaker…
Last week I pulled my older son out of school to attend an incredible luncheon with me. “There will likely be chicken breast for lunch, iced tea and maybe chocolate cake for dessert,” I said, thinking of all the fundraising luncheons I had attended. “But it will be soooo worth it,” I continued. And I…
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Inspiration from a funeral… and a live well lived
When I heard that my friend’s mom had died, I was, of course, crushed. I don’t think I’ll ever forget sitting in the middle of that conference last week, thousands of people buzzing all around me, exhausted and yet exhilarated from sharing my business with potential clients, taking a break from standing on my…
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Reflections on Christmas Dinner 2015
I hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas, in whatever level of wonderfulness was possible for you. Yesterday we tried something new for Christmas. My husband and I prepared our fancy Christmas dinner just for us and our children. On Christmas Eve we celebrated with my husband’s family, which was very nice, as it…
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I’ve got 666 followers on Instagram… HELP!
A friend just sent me a note telling me that I have 666 followers on Instagram and that I had better get at least one more. Can you help a girl out? Please click over to my Instagram feed and consider following me there. I’d like to think I’m follow-worthy there, too. You’ll find all…
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9 Simple Ways to Help a Friend Impacted by a Life-Changing Event
Last week yet another one of my friends was faced with Cancer. Again. It was discovered that her mom had a brain tumor. Her mom, one tough, awesome, amazing lady, had already stared Cancer in the face once and beat it. Now, here it was again in yet another form. Ugh. And, again, I was lost,…
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God’s planning: Blood clots, silver linings, writing, reading and Argentina
So here’s a thought on God’s planning: Today my family is skiing. I am not with them because of the blood thinners I am on as a result of my blood clot from surgery in March. Instead I am sitting in a cozy ‘reading room’ in a gorgeous hotel, draped over a cushy leather chair…
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Giveaway: Christy Nockels’ new album Let It Be Jesus
Who wants to feel like this more often?? That’s Christy Nockels, singing live, praising our Father with songs from her latest album, Let It Be Jesus. I have enjoyed her gorgeous voice and convicting, yet soothing and beautiful lyrics for years. Today I am thrilled to be able to give a copy of her latest…
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And then there was the blood clot, and SXSW
You know when you go to the hospital emergency room and they scan your ID bracelet, except it doesn’t work? And then the nurse realizes that’s because he is scanning the bracelet from the OTHER hospital you visited that day? Yeah. That happened to me last week. The hospitals are right next to each other,…
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Knee Arthoscopy & Recovery
It’s been nearly one week since I had knee surgery. The recovery has been much slower than I anticipated. That could be because I missed a few sentences that explained how long recovery would take in my eagerness to get well. Let me back up a bit…
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A few positive affirmations for you…
This past Sunday I presented the devotional for a team of ladies who are hosting a women’s retreat this weekend. I have the privilege of serving with them. I started the devotional by asking everyone to repeat a few things after me. I thought each of us could benefit from the exercise, as well. So, go ahead, read…
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My Positive Playlist– What’s on yours?
A friend of mine just asked his friends on Facebook to list some of their favorite super optimistic songs so he could create a playlist. He tagged me in the post specifically, so he must think I’ve already got one. And he is right. I started a playlist of positive, uplifting songs a few years ago while…