Slowly but surely, I’m learning nobody needs to be perfect. It’s an impossible standard.

No one expects suffering, but suffering is a part of life. Suffering can make us bitter, or make us better.

“Mommy, are you going to die?”

Born a girl, into a persecuted minority group in Afghanistan, Fatima1 already had two strikes against her. To make matters worse, she also married the wrong man.

Feeling well and having lots of energy depends upon the types of food we eat. Food is fuel. If your diet is based upon fast food, pre-packaged foods and sugary drinks, then you won’t feel your best. Eating a diet rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains gives the body the nutrients it desperately desires.

Warmer days are here. What are your plans for the lazy days of summer? Our family will be taking our annual trip to the beach. We enjoy soaking up rays, breathing in salty air, going for long walks, reading, playing games and eating good food. Breezy summer evenings grilling out, sitting on the deck engaged in great conversation and watching some South Carolina baseball – Nope, it doesn’t get any better than that.

If the truth were told, the things that really matter cannot be calculated, silenced or ignored.

For most people, a day at work poses little or no threat of danger. Many of us work in classrooms, office buildings or other settings ideal for accomplishing our given tasks, but that’s not the case for men and women who work in law enforcement.

An old broken down, wooden bench sitting in my yard was a visual, a constant reminder of my brokenness, and my deepest desire for a companion. 

Like many of you, I had one article of clothing that was my “go-to” for all occasions. I don’t know what your “go-to” is, but mine was an old pair of red high heels.