Are you an Andrea?
I was speaking to a group of cancer survivors in South Dakota Friday — telling my story and talking to the group about the “black dots” in our lives. For those of us in that room, breast cancer either was or is the predominant black dot. But there are always things that loom heavy in
Store clerk steps into woman’s pain to show kindness
There are things in life that are too heavy for words. We don’t know what to say, so we say nothing at all. I know I’ve been guilty of turning away from someone in their time of need because I couldn’t imagine anything I could say or do to lift their burden. Have you ever
I ran 100 miles and so can you
About a year ago I told you I was starting a running program. My daughter wanted to run a half marathon and she wanted me to do it with her. If you are a parent, you know that when your teenage daughter asks you to do anything with her, you say yes. I said yes,
Free wedding dress for the right bride-to-be
There is a wedding dress out there that’s missing its bride. Could it be you or someone you know? I got a letter from Gail Richardson, who is keeping the gown until the perfect bride steps forward. “I manage our church thrift shop, and a while ago, a brand-new wedding gown came in. The tags
From Fargo to LA, kindness matters
I’m back. The suitcase is unpacked. The mail has been sorted and the gas tank is full so I can resume taxi driving duties for my children. I was on a 14 day book tour from Fargo to LA. Okay, actually it was Fargo and LA, but since they were back-to-back, it sounds more fun
Follow your heart in tricky situations
People often ask me about maintaining their safety while pursuing a brave and kind life. How do we know if we’re supposed to give a homeless person money, or stop to help the car on the side of the road? My answer might sound flippant, but I mean it sincerely: follow your heart. If your
I hate waiting
Need a little patience? Me too! Charlie and I are in LA. I’m antsy to tape an interview on The Home & Family Show (it airs on The Hallmark Channel Tuesday, Oct 9th at 9am/10am Eastern). Charlie just wants to ride roller coasters NOW! What do you do when you’re forced to play the waiting
