My family is a delightful paradox. On the one hand, we have no problem speaking out boldly against wrong. I’ve seen each of my boys stand up to the school bully without batting an eyelash to say “knock it off.” On the other hand, all of us worry so much about causing someone upset that [...]
Friday’s Mark: Close to Home
I used to panic at the thought of something happening to one of my children. I’d hear a tragic story in the news about a stranger’s child and literally forget to breathe I’d be so worried about something terrible happening to my child. I’d console myself with the knowledge that the odds were pretty slim [...]
Livin’ the Life
As most of you have probably heard by now, my family moved to 10 acres in the Ozarks this summer. We found a little place to rent while we search for our permanent homestead. I consider it our training grounds, and it’s been quite the undertaking so far. Leave it to me to move to [...]
Friday’s Mark: Something Big
I’m thrilled to bring Friday’s Mark back from its short break with a guest who is the epitome of the idea behind Leave Your Mark. Kasey is a mom determined to make a difference in the world. I’m honored to have her on the blog today and for the chance to watch her change the [...]
Tyranny of the Urgent
I’ve wasted a lot of time catering to the Tyranny of the Urgent. I see the same thing in many of my friends – both online and off. We’re so busy juggling the many hats we wear that we’re forever afraid of dropping a ball or letting something slip through the cracks. This lovely blog [...]
