From my personal writings, Letters to Jodi. Today is Mother’s Day. I could easily write about all that I had done for you and your brother, the lessons I taught you, and even the times I embarrassed you — being your mother. Or recall past Mother’s Days and even dream about our future of what could […]
Today is Mother’s Day. For many it is a celebration. You receive those adorable handwritten cards, breakfast in bed, flowers and you are “Queen of the Day.” All worthy of tribute for being a mother. Although there are some for whom our path in motherhood directed us to a road less than one chosen to travel. […]
Moving with Grace and Intention into 2014 If you saw my recent Facebook posts, you know that I returned back to the Hill School pool to meet the swimmer who broke my late-daughter Jodi’s 500 free record set in 2001. It started with an email from a proud mother, who was elated about her daughter’s […]
A personal post in honor of my daughter, Jodi. I typically write Letters to Jodi — a personal blog to share the wisdom and jewels of life. Today, April 13th would have been Jodi’s twenty-eighth birthday; instead it’s the eighth birthday without her. And what seems to be one of the saddest days in awhile […]
This is a personal post dedicated to my daughter on the eighth anniversary of her passing. In writing these letters, I can share her life and inspire others to lead a life of great purpose. My dear Jodi, Can we ever reconcile the measure of time? The significance of this month and day . […]
In a blog post by Marshall Goldsmith, he offers three simple and insightful tips for “Staying Focused when Tough Times are Ahead.” This relevant topic sparked my interest in light of our country’s political and financial climates affecting the emotions of many people. Here’s an excerpt from his blog post with some of my own […]
