My first encounter with divorce romanticized the experience a bit. My aunt Juli went through a divorce when I was around 6-years-old. I don’t remember anything nasty about it. All of a sudden she had a seemingly better life. She went on to marry a […]

Nancy Gifford has a story you won’t soon forget. After years of struggling as a single Mom, she lost the love of her life while battling stage 4 cancer. Since her tragic loss and heroic battle, Nancy has gone on to run marathons and inspire […]

Handling criticism has played a huge role in my mental health. Honestly, I hate being criticized. I’m a deeply sensitive soul, so words cut to the core, but I’ve found some ways to cope when people’s judgement hurts my heart. I’m one of those people […]

I can’t even begin to adequately express how much I appreciate your bravery and vulnerability over the past year. My gratitude for every one of you that has shared your story of life not going the way you planned has changed my life for the […]

How precious are these two?! Simon and Louie were born in Hong Kong and mainland China respectively. The orphanage was their home until Katie and Taylor Davis came into their lives. Katie and Taylor always wanted a big family, but adopting two little boys from […]

I’ve had to embrace change a lot lately. From job loss to moving and divorce, change is tough! I even struggle with minor changes and setbacks, like burning dinner or in today’s instance, equipment not working and not being able to bring you the story […]

In its simplest form, “Not the Way I Planned” happens in our everyday lives. Your child comes home sick from school, your neighbor needs help, your boss loads you up with unexpected tasks. When my day doesn’t follow the agenda, the first thing that tends […]

Sarah’s family life was altered forever when she lost her Dad to a terrible car accident when she was just 4-years-old. Since that tragic day, her family chooses to thrive in the midst of their loss. As naive teenagers, Sarah and I loved planning out […]

I’ve been divorced for 2 1/2 years. We don’t talk about divorce often around the house. It’s uncomfortable to conjure up those painful memories and the issues that are still difficult to navigate. After bribing my kids with $10 each (yes, I am that parent) […]

Val Cameron is one of the bravest people I have ever met. She is never afraid to be herself or stand up for herself. On second thought, maybe she is, but she pushes past the fear and does it anyway! At 40, Val has found […]