Genetic Win!
As the wife of a college basketball coach and a Wisconsin native, in our house we tally wins and losses based on my husband’s team’s record or the Packers’ odds of winning a Superbowl. This time, we’re celebrating a win off the hardwood. Nine out of nine of my genetic tests came back negative– which
Looks Can Be Deceiving, Be Kind Anyway
I got a fun letter over the Christmas break from a college student who was perhaps misidentified. Jared Nash is from Galchutt, N.D., a little community near Wahpeton, where I imagine everybody knows your name. He had an interesting encounter that got me thinking about how and why we treat people the way we do.
Bad Things Bring Good Things
I’ve mentioned before the silver linings that have come from having cancer. Yes, I lost a breast, but what I’ve gained? Sorry breast cancer. I got the better end of the deal. Seriously. I’m not talking physically (yet), because that’s still a work in progress. I’m talking about the outpouring of love I’ve felt, the
A Scary Prayer
I finally watched War Room last night. Disclaimer: I totally love in-your-face Christian movies. Certain members of Team Phillips think they’re cheesy, but I always walk away inspired and hopeful that God is indeed still in control. The characters get to say every thing I wish I were brave enough and eloquent enough to say
Be Kind to Yourself First
I wish I could bring you into my son’s kindergarten classroom. It’s a happy, colorful place where little people are learning big things, like how to read and count to 100, and lead with kindness. They are learning those things thanks to two special adults who have more patience in a pinky than I have
Why I Love Joanna Gaines
I was lying in bed like a starfish this morning. My mind had clocked in for the day, but my body was all… nah. My thoughts were chasing squirrels all over the room until they somehow landed on what I now call my “Trifecta of Inspiration.” Has a nice ring, doesn’t it? Mister Rogers, Dolly
How I Became BFFs with Dolly Parton (Sort of)
I am the person advertisers are targeting when they cast miniature horses and cute puppies in their ads. I should not be allowed to watch TV. I’m a total sucker. Don’t believe me? Ask me what I did over the Christmas break. Dollywood. I threw my family in the car and drove 6+ hours to
