My Year in Review - 2024

When I take the time to write a post like this it forces me to reflect. This year, it became tangibly evident to me the goodness of God. I could see Him every morning as I watch the sunrise, see deer crossing the street, or see the seasons change. I felt Him during the most mundane tasks giving me a heavenly nudge - call this person, write this thought, use this technology to solve a problem. I heard Him through prayer, and others that he placed in my path. This year I felt a softening in

The Year In Review - 2020 Edition

Hindsight is 2020. With that sentiment in mind, reflection for growth, I've decided to do this post. 

On New Years Day 2020, I had friends over for an old-fashioned get-together. Remember those? They are my favorite form of hanging out. The beauty of this day was seeing our children, all at varying stages,  playing with board games and talking with each other. The TV was off, and it was not missed. It felt like a scene from another time, and I thought this may be the start of a new tradition. Well, that won't be happening this year, thanks to Corona, but I'm not mad. 

Because as Corona reared its ugly head, I remember being asked what's one word that comes to mind as you navigate this new reality; I replied fortification. At the time, I felt I was being