by Genny
When I saw this challenge over at We Are THAT Family, I was excited… Not only did it tug at my heartstrings, but it also ties into what I’ve been trying to focus on for My One Month. I couldn’t wait to help someone and then write about it. I thought about how I might […] Read more…
by Genny
I’m reading the New York Times bestseller One Month to Live by Kerry and Chris Shook and I’ve been asking myself that question a lot lately. If I had one month to live, what would I spend more time on? Or less? How would my perspective change? The book has inspired me to look at […] Read more…
by Genny
There’s a man named Ted who lives in a senior home near our house. I’ve only met him once, but he’s had a place in my heart ever since. I first saw him about a year and a half ago, when I was out running errands. I’d been driving by the Home and noticed him […] Read more…
by Genny
How many times do you notice something that you like or appreciate about somebody, but you don’t tell them? How many times does a compliment cross your mind, but not your lips? That’s a question I asked myself this week. I was in the locker room at the gym several days ago, and the […] Read more…
by Genny
The other day, as I walked across the parking lot to the gym, I realized my feet felt strange. I looked down and was surprised to see that, in my rush to get out the door, I had put on two different shoes. One old and one new. How I didn’t notice that until […] Read more…
by Genny
I’m over at 5 Minutes for Mom’s Faith Lifts today. Stop by to read… Yesterday, my daughter was sitting at the kitchen table doing homework for cheer as I was getting dinner ready. Her squad had been talking about respect and confidence all week, and she was filling out a questionnaire. She read the first […] Read more…
by Genny
Are you up to your ears in laundry? Believe me, I know how you feel. I guarantee, after you read this, it won’t seem so bad. Doing laundry may even start to look easy. Almost fun. I’m serious. One of the stops Mike and I made during our time without kids last weekend was a museum […] Read more…
by Genny
Setting and reaching goals can be challenging. Whether you’re trying to achieve career success, lose weight, or become more organized, sometimes it can be hard to make things happen. Believe me, there’ve been many times amidst the rejection letters that I’ve questioned my own writing goals. But in these moments of doubt and frustration, the […] Read more…