Be Like Patty

When you open your mailbox and see a little red envelope, your smile is instant. And in weeks that have felt professionally heavy, that small moment can mean everything. We all need a Patty in our lives—someone who takes the time to send encouragement, who reminds us we’re seen, supported, and not alone. Be like…

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The Grace of Applesauce

A Motivational Reflection on Instinct, Grace, and Paying Attention You never really know the moment something small becomes something big. Sometimes, it’s not the dramatic scenes that shift your life—it’s a quiet decision in a grocery store aisle. A few weeks ago, I was at H-E-B catching up on errands. Nothing major. Just another grocery…

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My Dearest Zoey

My Beloved  Zoey,  Today was hard. I started having a panic attack right before I left the house.  This was my annual checkup day, and it was the first one without you.  I did my bestest to remain strong for your mom, Teri, today. Today was not about shedding tears over you. We both had…

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