Hands Free Mama

This May Cause Applause & Tell You of Your Gift

My beloved first graders at Moody Elementary When I was pregnant with my daughter Natalie, I … [Read more...]

The Lies We Tell Ourselves Keep Us from Residing in a Life We Love (Blue Shutters Optional)

“To dare is to lose one’s footing; To not dare is to lose one’s self.”Soren Kierkegaard I’ve … [Read more...]

When You’re Far from Festive and Joy Shows Up in Your Two-Mile Radius

I noticed it immediately. Exactly four weeks ago, three massive letters appeared next to the road … [Read more...]

I Was the Hard-To-Be-Around Adult Until I Knew Better

"Because everyone that I know,Every place that I go,Every story that I'm told,It's loveIt's loveIt's … [Read more...]

Only Love & Togetherness: A Learning Trip Invitation to Rwanda

“I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” ― mary anne … [Read more...]

7 Remarkable Things You Can Count On When Life Isn’t Normal

“Have you given Banjo his breathing treatment?” my daughters ask. No one wants to miss … [Read more...]

I want to make memories, not to-do lists. I want to feel the squeeze of loving arms, not the pressure of over-commitment. I want to get lost in conversation with my favorite people, not consumed in a sea of unimportant emails. I want to be overwhelmed by sunsets that give me hope, not by overloaded agendas that steal my joy. I want the noise of my life to be a mixture of laughter & gratitude, not the intrusive buzz of mobile phones & text messages. I’m letting go of distraction, perfection, & pressure to grasp what really matters. I’m living Hands Free. Will you join me? (Read More)

“After attending one of Rachel’s speaking events, I am finding myself pausing more and re-setting my reactions to my spouse and children as a result of reflecting on the situations and lessons Rachel shared. Her decision to reveal the good, the bad, and the ugly, and what she’s learned as she’s worked to transform herself, has lasting impacts on her audience. Rachel’s lessons are like ripples in the ocean as they help others like me move towards choosing love and coming as we are. Rachel works wonders by helping others work wonders.” –A Hands Free Mama in progress

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This May Cause Applause & Tell You of Your Gift

The Lies We Tell Ourselves Keep Us from Residing in a Life We Love (Blue Shutters Optional)

When You’re Far from Festive and Joy Shows Up in Your Two-Mile Radius

I Was the Hard-To-Be-Around Adult Until I Knew Better

Only Love & Togetherness: A Learning Trip Invitation to Rwanda

7 Remarkable Things You Can Count On When Life Isn’t Normal

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