I lost my father a year ago this week and my mother 18 months ago. I was always very close with both of my parents and so the loss has been crushing. I’ve struggled to find purposeful ideas to honor deceased loved ones as a way to remember my parents throughout the year. I wantKeep Reading…

I’ve worked with homeless teens and with homeless adults. Homelessness is tough for so many reasons, but it’s incredibly difficult in cold weather. Dealing with freezing temperatures is not only uncomfortable and inconvenient, it can be harmful and even deadly.  For years my family has made blessing bags for the homeless for cold weather care.Keep Reading…