Mama Grief
Forgot what joy was, it all but tore. Poured my soul, to the child no more. Exhausted in trying to make it right. Feels like life is always a fight. Remembering back to better days When life was not a constant haze. They say true love is never lost. Our savior, already paid the cost.…
You’ve got a friend…
I am truly working to help protect families. As many of you know, three years ago, our family lost our first born son as he was crossing the street. He was two months into his freshman year of college. We were not prepared for this in any way. One year ago I left my solid career…
Death Crawl…
Can you imagine waking up each day to the tasks ahead with this coach pushing you through? Encouragement is vital to success. Agony with the weight of another on your back, blinded with burning pain, anticipating collapse at any moment, accurately describes losing a child. Read or listen to encouraging words each morning. Find peace…
Never give up.
Look Up Be Happy is a motto. It is also where hope and knowledge is shared. Wisdom is knowledge applied. Faith gives us fearless, eye-opening strength in suffering. Our family struggled with the sudden, unexpected loss of our beautiful son. This suffering instilled depths of gratefulness to life. There are no words to describe the pain of…
Sustenance…
Today I saw the names of scholar athletes and outstanding students in the news. Last weekend social media flowed with beautiful photos of proms in the area. There are many award ceremonies and graduations this month. All wonderful reasons to celebrate life. Yesterday, I was reminded that not everyone witnesses their children living the life…
A wrecked life…
When God closes doors to your aspirations, we must believe he has a different plan for our life. When you feel defeated and worn down, it is easy to give up. Somedays I look back at the words placed on my heart and they give me strength. I pray they do the same for you……
Happy New Year!
Last year on this day our Chosen to Shine team was on a mission in Honduras. We left at 3 am on New Years Day to “Start with a Serve!” It was an amazing, life changing trip! 2018 New Years Day was spent setting a leadership growth plan in place for C2S. When asked the…
Chosen to Shine 2018
It has been said that the only thing faster than the speed of light, is darkness. Wherever light reaches, darkness is there waiting. These last few months have brought darkness to many dear friends and beloved family. Whether it is job loss after years of service, loss of a marriage, illness, suffering and even loss…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Remembering those that have lost loved ones or are struggling on this day of Thanksgiving. This quote by Christopher Robin was always one of my favorites. “If ever there is a tomorrow when we’re not together…there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than…
Passion to equip
Last night as we presented our passion to equip parents with legal and insurance necessities for their 18 years or older, adult children, a horrific accident happened on I-55 near our home. Two daughters in the same family were lost. Please take a moment today to pray for all families involved. Each time there is…
Put in Place – Just in Case, you missed the first one.
In this season of thanksgiving, we are offering you essential knowledge about what you must do to be prepared, as your child becomes an 18+ adult. Our gift back through the loss of our 19 year old son. EVERY adult should have this information. Prepare versus repair. We will have an attorney present to answer…
Lessons from Dad…
It’s not WHERE you live, it’s HOW you live. My Dad is the oldest boy of five children.His childhood presented traumatic challenges. He lacked leadership in his young life. He worked before and after school to provide for his family. He grew up poor in wealth, yet rich in spirit. It’s not WHAT you wear, it’s…