Founder's Blog

About two weeks ago, a co-worker sent an email blast asking for donations for a group of 4 rescued puppies in her care. I thought I would just go and get her some cash, or bring her some puppy food. But I went home, and by the next morning, I decided I would adopt...

It wasn't until I was about 35 years old that I realized that I have lived my entire feeling unremarkable, less than memorable, and at times just plain invisible. It wasn't that I didn't get enough attention as a kid because my family will tell you that it was next to impossible...

  As a single woman, that doesn’t get out much, dating apps seemed to be the easiest way to meet the most people the fastest. After all, they all have these “Meet me” games where you see a picture and swipe left or right. Most notify you of the match and you take it from...

We hear it all the time. "Just think positive." "Sending Good vibes." I'm the type of person that even when I feel hopeless, I try to hold on to some kind of hope that the feeling will pass soon enough. Some days, I don't truly believe it will. I have days that I don't...

My son was 2 years and 2 months old when I found out his sister was on the way.  Once again, fear struck. Would I go through the depression again? Would my children be safe? Was I mentally able to care for two children with my condition? There were so many conversations about having...

In September of 2016, right after my daughter started Kindergarten, I took her to Rally to join Girl Scouts. I signed her up because as a former girl scout, I know the value of the organization. I, myself, hated certain aspects of it, but I saw the benefit...

Every time I get an invite to an event, I get excited. I am extrovert and I love to be around good people and have a great time. I love to plan parties, I love to get dressed up and go out. Go dancing, have a great meal. My biggest problem, getting myself there....

How many times have you prayed for God to remove something from your life? How many times have you asked God to heal you from an illness? Shelter you from storms? End your or a loved one's suffering? Did you get your answer? Was it the answer you desired? Was it instant? If you were me......

I say it all the time, loneliness, is a powerful feeling. But it is just that a feeling. For most of us that feel that loneliness, we aren't alone, just missing something. Recently, I have had to come to grips with the fact that I have been unfaithful in all but one of my...

Why have hope? Having hope, being hopeful… most of the time sucks. Having hope means facing rejection, dealing with disappointment, getting discouraged, and feeling defeat. Why do it? Why set yourself up for any of that? Why willingly allow yourself to place yourself at risk for any of those things? I have asked myself this...