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Choosing to React Differently in the Midst of Chaos

Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019by Stephanie
choosing to react differently while ice skating

The one thing my girls really wanted to do over winter break was to go ice skating.  We all got sick on New Year’s Day, so it wasn’t until the end of break that we could go. Still feeling pretty tired, we decided to go anyway because that’s what my girls wanted. So we headed […]

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Miracles Really Do Happen…and I Have Proof!

Posted on December 31, 2018December 31, 2018by Stephanie
miracles of Christmas

I believe there are angels among us. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things.  Miracles. In a world full of darkness, I believe miracles really do happen in our everyday lives. God sends guardian angels to shine light into the dark parts of our lives. And I have proof because it happened to me this Christmas. December […]

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The True Meaning of Giving at Christmas

Posted on December 17, 2018December 17, 2018by Stephanie

My ten-year-old daughter, Kaitlyn, and I had a few rare moments alone as I drove her to basketball practice.  “Mom, can I ask you something personal?” she asked nervously from the back seat. I knew it was going to be important for her to start off that way.  Usually she just fires her questions off […]

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  • Emotions

Making Room for Grief and Gratitude at the Holidays

Posted on November 21, 2018by Stephanie
grief and gratitude at the holidays

My divorce was finalized during the week of Thanksgiving four years ago.  This holiday will always be bittersweet for me. I feel gratitude and grief at the same time, one a much more welcome emotion than the other, but both very real.  Instead of ignoring the sadness that comes up this time of year, I’m […]

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How I’m Facing My Daughter’s Preteen Emotions

Posted on November 6, 2018November 7, 2018by Stephanie
Preteen Kaitlyn climbing a rock at Chautauqua Park

I knew the teenage years would be challenging with two girls, especially now that I’m raising them on my own.  I just didn’t anticipate that the challenges would start so soon, especially the preteen emotions. Kaitlyn turned ten just a couple of months ago, and already changes are happening.  I hoped I would have a […]

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Don’t Let Anyone Every Dull Your Sparkle

Posted on October 27, 2018November 5, 2018by Stephanie
don't let anyone dull your sparkle

This week I finished another round of parent-teacher conferences.  One of the most challenging, yet enlightening, aspects of teaching.  I love connecting with families and getting to know more about the children, and who better to learn from than the experts.  But every year I have at least one family that challenges me in a […]

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  • Self Care

How the Whole30 Changed My Relationship with Food

Posted on October 3, 2018November 5, 2018by Stephanie
Whole30 healthy foods

Yesterday was my last day of the Whole30 program.  No grains, sugar, legumes, dairy, or alcohol for 30 days. Yes, it was hard at times.  Lots of ups and downs. But it gave me some clear boundaries around what I could and could not eat, and I needed that. I can honestly say that the […]

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Finding Peace in the Midst of Money Fear

Posted on September 24, 2018November 5, 2018by Stephanie
praying through money fear

This week I found myself in a spiral of fear.  Money fear. Fear that I wouldn’t have enough. A feeling that I know all to well and whose grip can have such a strong hold on my mind.  The tapes of ‘not good enough’ played loud and clear and affected my attitude. Only when I […]

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More Practice at Being Messy

Posted on September 18, 2018November 5, 2018by Stephanie

Today I was debriefing with Corinne’s play therapist after her session.  Through her play, Corinne expressed that she doesn’t know when it’s okay to be messy, or if it is even okay at all.  She is trying to contain her mess and is not sure if it’s okay to let it out and be herself. I […]

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How the Kindness of a Stranger Made My Day

Posted on September 9, 2018November 5, 2018by Stephanie
riding bikes on LOBO trail

This morning my girls and I went for a bike ride on a nearby trail in our neighborhood.  I had a busy week and looked forward to some much-needed fresh air, exercise, and time to connect as a family.  While the morning didn’t turn out as I had hoped, the kindness I received from a […]

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I am a single mom to two beautiful girls living in Boulder, Colorado. I never imagined I would be a single parent, but God is working in my life in amazing ways. My faith has led me on an incredible journey of healing and growth.  By sharing my experiences, I hope to inspire other parents to lead more connected, peaceful, and authentic lives. To read my full story click here.

 

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