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Proud to Be an American
And I’m proud to be an American, Where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, Who gave that right to me. And I gladly stand up, Next to you and defend her still today. ’Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land, God bless the USA. Every…
Who Were You Created to Be?
Our son graduated from high school this past Sunday. In the blink of an eye, he went from a cute little boy attending pre-K classes a few days a week to a handsome young man, ready to go off to college to discover who he is. Will he become the person God created him to…
You Get What You Get
How many times have you heard a child say, “It’s not fair!”? How many times have you said that yourself? It’s not fair I have to study so hard to get good grades. It’s not fair I gain weight just by looking at desserts. It’s not fair she makes more money than me for doing…
Who Defines You?
When I was growing up, I did well in school. My parents expected me to work hard and get good grades, so I did. I saw myself as the kind of person who did well in school, so my behaviors reflected that self-perception, and I got good grades. I knew plenty of people whose parents…
The Best Time to Do Anything
When I was a teenager and young adult, I said I did not want to get married and have children. Then I met Ed, and not only did I want to get married, but I also wanted to have children with him. We got married when we were 27, and we both wanted to have…
Strength
What do you think of when you think of the word, “strength?” These are some of the things I think of: Muscles Strength of character Stamina Fortitude The word, “strength” can apply to many different situations, but the basic word just means to withstand pressure. What does it mean to withstand pressure and have strength?…
How Three Little Letters Changed My Life
Imagine a group of teenage girls in a volleyball huddle, arms outstretched, excited and bouncing around a little, each one ready to give her best, whether playing in the game or riding the bench. The excitement is palpable. The coach is in the middle of the huddle, settling the girls down or hyping them up,…
Tea v. Cocktails—Who Wins?
A few months ago, I watched this short TED Talk by Matt Cutts titled, “Try something new for 30 days.” I have done this for a few months and am hooked on 30-day challenges. I spent the month of March with this challenge: “Make tea before bed.” This was a random pick out of my…
Who Wants an Easy Life?
Is life supposed to be easy? I don’t think so. I think it should be a challenge. After all, accepting and accomplishing challenges is how we grow. What we earn through hard work—studying for a test in school, pushing through a tough workout, or persevering on a project at work—is never going to be for…
I’ve Got the Power
One of the concepts I learned about when I was earning my Master of Arts in Professional Communication and Leadership was the concept of power. In a business context, power is mostly talked about in relation to other people, as in, who has power over whom? But I like to think about power in a…
