legacy

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One last talk with my Dad!

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Pondering the value of ‘last words’ in my life, I have considered often my last face-to-face conversation with Dad over Memorial Day weekend of 2022. I shared this memory on August 6th, 2022 at his memorial service.

On July 23rd, 2022, my Daddy went 'HOME".

Since our daughter, Leisha, 'ran on home' almost almost 16 years ago, I've been very aware that this earthly home is only temporary. 

Dad and I talked about that in May when I saw him last. He spoke of what it would be like to see Leisha - after Jesus of course! How he would give her a big hug and tell her that her momma loves her.

He admitted it was hard to…

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Do You Know YOUR Value?

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It’s a rare person who comes into your life and in a few minutes sums up the one thing that you struggle with most. "Kathy, do you know your value?" In my journey to answer that question for myself, I discovered I wasn't alone in that struggle. What changes for each of us when we stop comparing ourselves to others and come to know ourselves for the value we truly bring to our world. Listen in to hear how this same rare person used her 'last words' to continue to speak life into me. What would it look like for you to use your voice - your message - now?

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Creating a RIPPLE- with you!

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I wanted to share this with you months ago, but I needed to wrestle with some of my own hesitations about doing so.  I've been out of the loop for much of the year, in part because I needed some space and time to 'catch my breath' after both of my parents moved 'home' to heaven in 2022.  That took a toll on me physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually for sure.  I needed some time to just catch up with myself and the awareness of how life has changed drastically. 

Also, I turned 65 this year.  It's one of those birthdays that has made me stop and take a look at my life to see how I feel about it. 

So many things have come up for me during this time, but these thoughts have surfaced for me for sure:

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EnVision YOU turned THREE!

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Three years ago, the little butterfly on the cover of my 2nd book took flight.

EnVision YOU: UNstuck and Confident

I hadn’t planned on writing another book. Who am I kidding, I hadn’t planned on writing the first book (Lovely Traces of Hope) Being an author had never been on my bucket list.

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(Day 6) When the sounds Around Give Hope

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Day 6 30 Days of Green Hope Series

I'm sitting out on the front porch of my parents home. Sneaking in my recording as I listen to my mom play the piano. My heart is often touched deeply by the way my mom plays. It is always so much more than just "polka dots" (notes) from a page. She communicates words and heart through her music. And I love it when my dad joins in by humming or singing the bass along with her. What a rich legacy these two special humans have left in my heart - and in the lives of my siblings and this community. Today this is my 'GREEN HOPE".

What are you hearing today?

Momma’s hands

Momma’s hands

The Powerful Gift of a Remarkable Legacy

The past few weeks, my mind has had a plethora of emotions whirling around a myriad of thoughts in such a way that I found myself at a stopping point.  Not stuck, but not moving forward either. I have needed to ponder what it takes to leave a remarkable legacy.

My emotions have had a lot to do with time I spent with my Dad and Mom after Dad suffered a mild/ perhaps series of mild heart attacks.  I watched as he wrestled with life...