Five Miracles in Iowa

Miracle 1 – In one of my lowest of low points one month ago, I received a message and a photo from a … [Read more...]

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 pain My … [Read more...]

Since Last Friday

Since last Friday, life looks different. It's more fragile; it's more sacred. Since last Friday, … [Read more...]

This Is a Sign for Anyone Who Thinks It’s Too Late

“I hope that I see the world as you did cause I know A life with love is a life that’s been … [Read more...]

So You’ve Tried to Stop Yelling … But Have You Tried This?

"Once I knew the depth of where no hope was and darkness lay on the face of things. Then love came … [Read more...]

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 … [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

@handsfreemama August 17, 2017

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@handsfreemama August 17, 2017

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@handsfreemama August 16, 2017

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Hands Free Mama

Letting Go...To Grasp What Really Matters

Five Miracles in Iowa

The Wisest Words for Your Darkest Hours

Since Last Friday

This Is a Sign for Anyone Who Thinks It’s Too Late

So You’ve Tried to Stop Yelling … But Have You Tried This?

One Child’s Monumental Statement that Will Make Us Exhale & Guide Us Home

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