I used to trade loving goodbyes for on-time morning departures. I used to trade vacation days for getting home early…
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Five Miracles in Iowa
Miracle 1 – In one of my lowest of low points one month ago, I received a message and a photo…
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The Wisest Words for Your Darkest Hours
“Oh that I would go through storms Know my soul is better for it Oh my heart to face the…
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One Child’s Monumental Statement that Will Make Us Exhale & Guide Us Home
Once I reached fifth grade, I was allowed to walk home from school by myself. I could have waited for…
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The Best Way to Get Kids to Put Down the Device, Do What’s Needed, and Dream Big
As a special education teacher for children with behavior problems, lists were my claim to fame. Individually created for each…
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One Word That Makes Our Complicated Lives Suddenly Very Simple
My older daughter pushed the nursing home elevator button while gripping the cat carrier with her opposite hand. Inside was…
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