Author Archives: L

I remember when this all started—how hopeful I was, how eager I felt. I had just graduated and earned my nursing credentials. I dreamed of returning to the bedside, helping people day […]

A Race That Became Bigger Than Winning On a crisp autumn afternoon in Nebraska, dozens of high school athletes lined up at the start of a cross-country race, each one fueled by […]

“I Met My Adopted Daughter When She Was Nine Months Old — And That’s When Our Real Story Began” When she came home with us at nine months old, she was more […]

For years, I have been blessed with a companion who has given me more love than I could ever put into words. My Snoopy isn’t just a dog — he has been […]

If you walked into this classroom today, your eyes might immediately land on something unusual: a bag hanging by the door. It’s not a decoration, and it’s not there by accident. At […]

I still remember how she laughed. It wasn’t a small chuckle — it was that kind of laughter that rose up from the belly, rang out clear and bright, and made every […]

I want to share something deeply personal, something that shook us this morning—but also reminded us of human kindness in its purest form. My son, Jason, is a quadriplegic. He uses a […]

On a summer day in 1931, a young woman stepped onto a stage few had ever imagined—and she made history. Jackie Mitchell was just 17 years old when she didn’t just play […]

My Heart Broke a Little — A Week Spent With My Son Creating More Than “Just Crafts” I’ll never forget that week. What started as a mundane project—a little woodland scene made […]