I Have Today – Page 2

Seeing the Details in the Fabric of our Aging Loved Ones

My dad recently turned 78. His birthday was Friday, September 8th. I spent most of it tearful and worried. He…
Read More

Since Last Friday

Since last Friday, life looks different. It’s more fragile; it’s more sacred. Since last Friday, it’s become a gift to hold…
Read More

One Long, Overdue Question and a Sky of Possibilities

“For all the heartbreak dreamers waiting for the light Looking for just one reason to get through the night Every…
Read More

A Vow to ‘Soften’ So Your Loved Ones Can Shine

I received a booklet from each of my daughters for Christmas. Some of the pages made me laugh. Others made…
Read More

One Thing I’ll Never Stop Doing

My husband records The Jimmy Fallon Show and if we like the guest or musical performer we’ll watch it after…
Read More

This Is Important

Two weeks before my first kidney surgery in July, I felt a sense of urgency. There were things I felt…
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