Two and a half years ago I entered into new territory. I joined a group of rogue book launchers from all over the United States. I didn’t know a single one of them. I had no idea at the time how much my life was going to change. Those strangers have become some of my dearest friends. I have traveled… Read More
Believe the Best
This is my friend Stephanie. I am continually amazed by her. Let me just give you some basics before I move any further. Stephanie works, in her home, as a newborn photographer. Her pictures elicit joy, warmth, and communicate the love that a parents feels for their child. She also makes t-shirts and dolls for her etsy store, in an… Read More
Active Listening
I have a beautiful new friend. She has lovely brown eyes and long blond hair. She has five gorgeous children. Three of them share her skin color. Two of them do not. Those two little people who have different colored skin have been through so much. They were orphaned in a country that could barely care for them. They had… Read More
Five Minute Friday – Meet
Five Minute Friday – Meet Two months ago I would have insisted that to create and maintain a true friendship you would have to meet that person, in real life. I would have told you that you couldn’t know a person’s heart through a screen. There are very valid reasons for this position. What that thought does not… Read More
Friendships Need Follow Through
What I am Learning from #the4500 Part One of Like a Billion Lesson One: Friendships need follow through. Yesterday, I got happy mail! I received an actual envelope with my name handwritten and inside, a sweet card and a gift. Not my birthday, not an anniversary, just because. I smiled, I giggled, and I was greatly encouraged. This friend… Read More