Sometimes we need reminded that every part of our life is an important piece in building our legacy. Where the smallest pieces have the ability to create the largest impact. And the greatest sacrifices yield profound and lasting echoes of a life lived well. For as long as I can remember, the theme of building a legacy has resided in the forefront of my life. It's driven my choices and shaped my convictions. It's kept me centered through motherhood when so much felt unbalanced and unpredictable. When momentary happiness and the easier road looked more appealing than contentment and committment. It's forged tenacity and strength and selflessness in the midst of circumstances jagged enough to slice through every hope and dream. When walking away in search of something better was Continue Reading
Choosing Renovation Over Ruin: For the Sake of a Legacy
A ceiling light globe filled with water is never a good sign! I think I just stopped in my tracks, not really believing what I was seeing. It didn't take long however for the snapping and popping and steady buzz of electricity bouncing off moisture to register, and I quickly turned the light off. I know nothing about leaks or electricity, only enough to realize emptying the globe of resting water or a simple plumbing fix wasn’t going to take care of the problem. The issue went much deeper. We needed a total renovation, not a quick fix. Continue Reading