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I have a few holiday parties to attend this weekend and frankly it takes forethought to not over-indulge in the abundant provision that characterizes these events. Avoiding holiday weight gain while enjoying your family and friends is the goal. I'm here to help while acknowledging that it isn't...

If there is one thing that never gets old it is attending one of your child's events and seeing them catch your eye and smile. It's deeply satisfying to be there for our kids. When you can see in their eyes that they are glad you are there, it's even better.

Today I'm watching my youngest son at...

We live our lives on two different levels all the time. Sometimes we are fixing sinks, driving children and getting some sleep. That’s the routine day to day life that we live without a lot of thought about its meaning. Then there are those times when we experience a loss through death or a...

While in a gift shop in Estes Park last week I saw a shirt that read "Who are all these children and why are they caling me Mom?" I laughed because I well remembered the days when a simple trip to the grocery store meant nursing a baby before I could leave, collecting the diaper bag essentials,...

Last week I enjoyed a beautiful ride through Rocky Mountain National Park. Just at the end of the ride I missed being struck by a car on the highway by mere inches, the alertness of the driver and the grace of God. That night I settled down into my tent anticipating the 102 mile that concluded...