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Power of Story Week 5: I’m A Dreamer!

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Every one of my kids have their unique interests. Interests at our house range from Chinese Philosophy, Sign Language, Basketball, Shakespeare, to all things “Lord of the Rings,” and all kinds of stuff in between. "Our interests, our favorites, our hobbies, in a word, often describe us." Even…

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Power of Story Week 4: Discovering Where I Come From

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I was 18 and moved away from home for the very first time; a whole state away. I wasn't worried, though; I was brave. Or so I thought. After the excitement of the first few nights wore off, I was ready to go home and sleep in my own bed.…

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Power of Story Week 3: Stories From When I Was Little

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For years these words scared me to death, “What was it like when you were little, mom?” I would feel silly, tongue tied and put on the spot when my children asked me about my childhood. I wanted to tell them sweet, endearing stories from my life when they…

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The Power of Story Week 2: The Places I’ve Called Home

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Recently, I came across photos of my childhood home. The images brought back a flood of memories:

  • The couch
  • The bare wooden stairwell
  • My swing set
  • Harvest gold cafe-style curtains in the kitchen
  • My tricycle
  • Our fireplace where I posed for my 3-year-old birthday photo
I laughed with my…

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The Power of Storytelling: Soap and KT Boundaries

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The evo conference is still with me. One moment, in particular, just keeps playing over and over in my mind. Derreck Kayongo spoke to us and shared his mission, vision, and passion for giving impoverished people dignity by giving them soap. He told of a time he shared…

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