When it comes to seasonal decorating, Martha Stewart’s got nothing on my mom. Every holiday season as a child, I could count on fresh colors, decorations, and scents to accompany the next big celebration. And as my siblings and I grew up, mom added our school crafts to her own décor for immersive seasonal changes….
Month: November 2020
The Importance of Being Connected
It was July 2003 when the moving truck pulled up in front of our home in Smyrna, TN. I had only been there a year and a half. They boxed our belongings, loaded them up and took off for Shakopee, MN. My goodbyes were brief; having been there only a short time I didn’t have…
What is a Faith Story?
Recently, I was taken back by a question: “What is my faith story?” That is a difficult story to tell. The reason it is difficult to tell is because one must ask questions to answer the question. These questions are: What is a faith story? Who is involved with our faith story? When does our…
Grief and the Holidays
How do you handle grief during the holidays? Holidays are clearly some of the roughest days to navigate after a loss. But holidays are a part of the grieving journey. And let’s not forget children who will be celebrating the holidays while missing a loved one for the first time. How to develop a strategy…