Category Archives: gratitude

The Art of Practicing Courage

Posted on June 23, 2015 by thewritertracy

Sunset on the Grand Tetons, June 2012 *Friends-if you don’t have the time to read my entire post-I have news to share: please skip to the end! This is the photo. The photo that popped up in my feed with … Continue reading →

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Getting My Instant Fix

Posted on May 30, 2015 by thewritertracy

“You can do Yoga! It says right here that yoga reduces inflammation!” I chuckle to myself, “Okay, well I better wait a few days for that.” My daughter is not convinced, “No, you can do it right now Mom, … Continue reading →

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How to Be A Better Mother

Posted on May 9, 2015 by thewritertracy

I just got back from a long weekend away with my girlfriends. Four glorious days with six of my friends: talking, laughing, eating, taking in the sun and walking the beach. It was glorious. A girlfriend getaway is something I … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, gratitude, kids, life lessons, parenting, travel | Tagged family life, friendship, girlfriend getaways, kids, life, life lessons, mother, Mother's Day, motherhood, mothers, parenthood, parenting, travel | 2 Comments

How to Live in the Present: Put Your Smartphone Down

Posted on April 9, 2015 by thewritertracy

“You said you’d wake me up!” I startled, then looked at the clock, the red numbers of 6:17 (am of course), glared back at me. “I know, I know,” I said to my daughter, “but later I read that the … Continue reading →

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Undone; Worth the Read

Posted on February 18, 2015 by thewritertracy

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy; my heart shouted yes before I’d even finished reading the blog post. Yes, sign me up to be on the launch team for the book: Undone, A Story of Making Peace with an Unexpected … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family Life, God, gratitude, inspiration, kids, life lessons, parenting, trials, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged book review, books, divine, faith, family, family humor, god, inspiration, life lessons, michele cushatt, parenting, reading, trials, undone | 2 Comments

21 Things Learned in 21 Years of Motherhood

Posted on January 27, 2015 by thewritertracy

photo courtesy of: http://blog.debutantemedia.com/social-media-safety-tips-for-parents/ 22 years ago, the doctor looked me in the eye and said, “Are we happy about this?” I could feel the heat rise to my cheeks, “Oh yes!” I answered, “It’s just a lot to take … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family Life, God, gratitude, humor, inspiration, kids, life lessons, parenting, Uncategorized | Tagged blessings, faith, family, family humor, family life, god, inspiration, kids, lessons learned, life lessons, parenting | 6 Comments

Learning As I Lose

Posted on January 7, 2015 by thewritertracy

I was a little apprehensive walking in. After all, no one knew I was coming. I’d tried to call but the phone number, like the website, was outdated. Perhaps, I thought, there wouldn’t even be a meeting today. Perhaps … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Goals, God, gratitude, inspiration, life lessons, Uncategorized | Tagged aging, fitness, friendship, goals, health, life lessons, weight | 9 Comments

Rap Music, the Baby Jesus and Christmas Traditions

Posted on December 23, 2014 by thewritertracy

photo courtesy of http://www.christmasquoteswallpaper.com “OH-and tell her to bring her sugar cookies and the cheese ball!” My youngest daughter chimed in with her sister, “And what about the Jell-O salad? We have to have the strawberry Jell-O salad!” I … Continue reading →

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Hot Chocolate in the Rain: A Life-Changing Event

Posted on December 5, 2014 by thewritertracy

It was raining and we were laughing as we began our trek to the car. I was holding my coat up high over my head with one hand while the other held a cup of hot chocolate. When the light … Continue reading →

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Grateful or Grinchful

Posted on November 25, 2014 by thewritertracy

One, two, three, GO. It’s how I feel about the holiday season. One day I’m noticing the leaves are just beginning to change colors, and the next I’m like, ‘Holy Smokes! I need to get moving!” It’s time to buy … Continue reading →

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