One of the things I've been piloting in my day job is a program for graduating senior women to help them with the transition from college student to first job and the first six months. This week we met for our first Zoom session post graduation. Beyond it being wonderful to see these young women who I've invested so much time into -- a true joy! -- it was fun to listen to our guest speaker give … [Read more...]
A Life Well Lived
Two weeks ago, my 96 year-old grandmother had a stroke. Saturday we will have her celebration of life ceremony. We were blessed as a family to spend an amazing three days together around my daughter's wedding at the beginning of September, and I am so very grateful. I have lived the last six years with a growing awareness that any visit could be the last. Still those few days between her stroke … [Read more...]
God Doesn’t Give “Busy Work”
I’m sure you are familiar with the concept of “busy work.” It’s the work given in an educational setting that keeps the students occupied for a period of time but doesn’t contribute much to the overall educational goals. Teachers use it when they need to work with smaller groups of students. Or when they need to get paperwork done. I think we’ve all experienced this at one time or another. But a … [Read more...]
Memories & Meaning
As 2021 draws to a close, I hope to move into the New Year with a heart filled with gratitude, a focus on savoring the small moments that mean so much, and the joy of making lasting memories. I want to ease my hectic schedule so I can slow down and enjoy the blessings God's given me. Nothing brings me happiness like seeing my grandkids smile, my family laughing as we all gather, or the simple act … [Read more...]
Teaching Moments
Hi friends, I pray you and your family are doing well and staying healthy during this crazy season of life. With all this extra time at home, particularly before they started Stage One of reintroduction (what it’s called in Maryland at least), I thought I’d have so much time and get so much accomplished. I’d finish my book early, I’d get all my launch stuff prepped and ready to roll out when … [Read more...]
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