The Stone

The Stone

It happened suddenly in the middle of the night.  A sharp pain in my lower back as if I was being stabbed by a knife. It hurt so bad it took my breath away. I sat up in bed and tried to see if I could get some relief when the pain subsided for a short while. Then...
Courage About Needles

Courage About Needles

This is a little laughable to even admit this to myself or anyone who will listen. I can’t stand needles!  I had to get my blood drawn today.  I know the doctor ordered me to get blood tests done, but it’s very stressful for me. Times like these make me...
The $300 Lesson

The $300 Lesson

“The best thing that money can buy is freedom from worrying about money” — Unknown In November of 2007, I got this gut feeling and thought in my head, that I needed to go see a CPA about my taxes.  This thought made me wonder what was happening and I...
Boundaries

Boundaries

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” — Brene Brown It does not feel good when someone we know well, is taking advantage and using us. Today I was faced with the challenge of...
Letting Go

Letting Go

“Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay.” — The Dalai Lama I was the youngest of four children. My siblings had all moved on in college and marriage. It was quiet at home and sometimes very lonely. The last three years of high...