Our family is a sports family through and through. NO really, if it’s not on ESPN, then it’s not news, and it’s not being followed. We don’t miss ballgames of any sort. Every sporting season is a part of our life. Sports equipment is a permanent fixture in our home. With three boys, my husband making four, testosterone is at an all time high in this house. And although each boy in my home has had to at one point or another, make a ... Read the Post...
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Moving the World….
Did you know that nurses eat their young? It’s true. When you graduate from nursing school and pass your boards, you go out into the big world of medicine, and your mentors are simply salivating, waiting for you to stumble and fall so they can gobble you up. At least that’s how it feels as a new nurse. Until you prove yourself, you aren’t one of them. It’s the most daunting experience of your life. Not only are your fellow nurses ... Read the Post...
Have You Become Your Mother? I Pray That I Have…
Have You Become Your Mother? They say your children are a reflection of you. On this Mother’s Day, I hope the reflection my mother sees is a woman who learned from an early age that God is and will always be an important part of her life. I hope she sees a woman who has learned to harness failure into a motivating source of energy. I hope she sees a woman who takes criticism as a challenge and dares to be who she is without apology. I ... Read the Post...
Do You Feel Pretty?
Earlier this month, I was invited to attend the premiere of Amy Schumer’s new movie “I Feel Pretty,” set to hit theaters Friday, April 20. As soon as I saw the title and watched the trailer, it was clear the opportunity didn’t cross my path by coincidence. Thus far, 2018 has been a year of stepping out of my comfort zone, living fearlessly, empowering others and overcoming self-image issues. So, what better way to honor my journey than by ... Read the Post...