Category: Inspiration and Joy
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Drinking in the last moments of Spring Break
This weekend wraps up Spring Break for our family in the ‘burbs of Houston. That’s me, drinking in the last of the soup in my bowl from lunch today. It was a delicious mix of seafood and spices, and I enjoyed every last drop. Thank you,La Fisheria in downtown Houston, for creating such goodness.…
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Love Does things like take your kid to hear a great speaker…
Last week I pulled my older son out of school to attend an incredible luncheon with me. “There will likely be chicken breast for lunch, iced tea and maybe chocolate cake for dessert,” I said, thinking of all the fundraising luncheons I had attended. “But it will be soooo worth it,” I continued. And I…
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Inspiration from a funeral… and a live well lived
When I heard that my friend’s mom had died, I was, of course, crushed. I don’t think I’ll ever forget sitting in the middle of that conference last week, thousands of people buzzing all around me, exhausted and yet exhilarated from sharing my business with potential clients, taking a break from standing on my…
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Reflections on Christmas Dinner 2015
I hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas, in whatever level of wonderfulness was possible for you. Yesterday we tried something new for Christmas. My husband and I prepared our fancy Christmas dinner just for us and our children. On Christmas Eve we celebrated with my husband’s family, which was very nice, as it…
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God’s planning: Blood clots, silver linings, writing, reading and Argentina
So here’s a thought on God’s planning: Today my family is skiing. I am not with them because of the blood thinners I am on as a result of my blood clot from surgery in March. Instead I am sitting in a cozy ‘reading room’ in a gorgeous hotel, draped over a cushy leather chair…