Don’t Toss It Out

Don’t Toss It Out

By RaeLynn DeAngelis Many of my friends have lost both of their parents, which makes me treasure time with my mom all the more. Since my mom lives several states away, many of our conversations take place over the phone. I’m grateful for technology that allows...
Come As You Are

Come As You Are

By RaeLynn DeAngelis   Gerry and I had been invited to our friend’s birthday celebration. It was on the same day we were to attend a funeral service for a friend. I thought to myself, how ironic. Two celebrations on the same day, one celebrating life...
This Is Me

This Is Me

By Terrie McNeil “I am brave, I am bruised, I am who I’m meant to be, this is me.” – The Greatest Showman I recently had someone tell me that I’m an expert in the area of beauty. I remember thinking the moment I heard those words, “An expert? In...
Keep On, Keeping On

Keep On, Keeping On

By Tanya Jolliffe When I was a junior in college, one of my professors made a statement that has come back to me repeatedly over the years. She was teaching about administrative leadership in food service and said, “Remember, the person who does the job knows...
True Identity

True Identity

INTRODUCTION: Maggie Cole was diagnosed with AML (an aggressive form of Leukemia) in July of this year and has graciously agreed to share a bit of her story with us By Maggie Cole It’s been a while since I have posted. I arrived at hospital on Monday for my...
Conviction – Not Condemnation

Conviction – Not Condemnation

By Tanya Jolliffe When I was in second grade, I began taking piano lessons. Although my mother was a trained piano teacher, she knew my personality. She decided it best for me to take my classes from a local piano teacher who had taught her many years before. My...