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Merry Christmas

I am limiting my social media consumption for the next few weeks. It’s become a tradition of mine as a reset before starting the New Year.  I have been participating in the Habit Challenge organized by Team Tactic, and it has been enlightening. I will share my biggest takeaway below. I started off really wellContinue reading “Merry Christmas”

Habits challenge Day 1

When you imagine your success today, what do you see? Who are you with? And what are you feeling? Success for me is security. Food security. Financial stability. Physical stability, meaning the ability to do strenuous activities without injury. I’m healthy and able to go on adventures with all the animals and people in myContinue reading “Habits challenge Day 1”

Waiting period

I had my 6 month imaging as part of my health care protocols. I’ve been called back for additional imaging. Scheduling these appointments is part of my job every day. So, in my head I know this is “routine ” and there is probably nothing to be too concerned about. My body’s reaction to it…Continue reading “Waiting period”

Friends

This week, I had 2 members of the Relief Society presidency come to my home and visit with me. It was a good visit. They indirectly asked about my church attendance. And, I was honest. I have little patience for the social part of church. I don’t have many close relationships at church. I thinkContinue reading “Friends”

Away With Purpose

Years ago, when I was deciding what my future would be. I actively chose to stay out west. Let me explain: I went away to school in Rexburg, Idaho, six (6) months after my high school graduation. I went away to school because I had people intervene on my behalf to ensure I got theContinue reading “Away With Purpose”

Budgeting

Growing up, the concept of a budget was nebulous. I knew that we had to earn money to afford life… but then for me not really. My mother showed by example that you had to work to survive this world. But, I wasn’t encouraged to go out and get a career. I wasn’t encouraged toContinue reading “Budgeting”

Foster Care Awareness Month

May is Foster Care Awareness Month. It’s no secret that we were foster parents. Were, past tense. The system fails not just the kids and often their birth families, but it also fails foster parents. Our foster parenting journey ended because our team failed us. We were not supported when we needed it most. OurContinue reading “Foster Care Awareness Month”