Tag Archives: inspiration

Are You a Good Spouse/Partner?

Posted on June 25, 2026 by thewritertracy

“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” – David Viscott Hello friends, It’s been a bit since I’ve posted on and for good reason: My daughter got married on June 6th! A week later … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Dreamer

Posted on May 18, 2026 by thewritertracy

Why My Biggest Flaw is also my Greatest Strength “Dreaming is, after all, a form of planning.” -Gloria Steinem Photo by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash Hi friends! Years ago, I let go of this blog to do other writing. But … Continue reading →

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23 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Mama Self

Posted on May 10, 2017 by thewritertracy

Me holding my first child when she was a week old, 1994 I’ve been a mother for 23 years. That means in the last 23 years I’ve changed hundreds of diapers, picked up thousands of toys, held puking children and … Continue reading →

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Don’t Think about it, Just Jump

Posted on October 5, 2016 by thewritertracy

A year ago this week my husband and I were in Maui, taking a private tour on the road to Hana. If you’re not familiar, the road to Hana is a miles long stretch of highway along the east coast … Continue reading →

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Standing in the Middle of the Mess

Posted on August 24, 2016 by thewritertracy

She came down the stairs, a look of defeat on her face, “It feels like I’m not making any progress,” she said, “You can’t even tell I’ve done anything.” My oldest daughter is going to grad school and is moving … Continue reading →

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Nothing Good Happens After Midnight and Other Lessons From My Youth

Posted on March 2, 2016 by thewritertracy

“…And you know what he said? He said, ‘It’s good to want, Tracy.’” I chuckled to myself at the memory. My daughter was less than impressed. “I know, Mom. You’ve already told me this story…” Had I? I couldn’t remember. … Continue reading →

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All I Want for Christmas is…

Posted on December 22, 2015 by thewritertracy

Dear Santa, Hello from Indiana. I hope you and the Mrs. are well. How are the elves? I’m hoping they aren’t too sleep-deprived during this last minute holiday rush in the workshop. I’m so excited that Christmas is just days … Continue reading →

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The Power of Accepting Change

Posted on August 20, 2015 by thewritertracy

The first day of school, captured from afar. “Are you sure I can’t come?” I asked, “I know the other moms are coming…” My daughter simply shook her head, “No, Mom,” she said, “You don’t need to be there.” It … Continue reading →

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The Day the Homeless Fed Me

Posted on July 15, 2015 by thewritertracy

There was no audible voice, no specific directive, just a nudge on my heart. But the nudge was strong; so strong I knew immediately what my answer would be: Yes. It took a week to commit, to finally answer the … Continue reading →

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Finding Peace Involves Risk, an interview with Teri Ditslear

Posted on July 7, 2015 by thewritertracy

An Interview with Teri Ditslear; Wife, Mother, Pastor and “Fire-Starter” As soon as I read the article in my local newspaper, I knew I had to get in touch with her. You see, she and I … Continue reading →

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