Making room for goodbyes

My phone was on record while tears traveled down my warm cheeks. My sister sat next to me as sniffles filled our corner of the room. Our brothers and husbands sat behind us next to our mom. In front of us, we watched our dad do something he does well: transitions.After five years at Bend …

Book Writing & An Invitation to Edit Your Life

I’m at the stage in book writing where the skeleton of the book is coming together. I spend time reflecting on chapter ideas and how they all fit together and what makes sense to my reader. What does my reader need to know first so that this other piece makes sense? How do I get …

Rocking a Monster: Lessons in Letting Go

The last day of Spring Break arrived. In the late afternoon, I entered the room our kids were playing in and said, “Kids! It’s time for a sorting party!” Groans and eye rolls greeted me. The seven-year-old knew what was in store. The four-year-old had pleasantly been previously left out of these family experiences, much …