Author Archives: thewritingrancher

It seems this page has had an influx of new followers. Though I don’t know what landed you here, thank you for choosing to follow! In a space filled with “content creators,” I’m simply a gal who needed an outlet … Continue reading →

“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.’”~ John 8:12 My friend Steve was laid to rest … Continue reading →

As we head into our state fair week, this photo of our middle son, who is a freshman, leading the varsity football team onto the field in their first game of the season has me feeling all the feelings. It … Continue reading →

Have you ever had so much to say that you remain silent? Has your mind ever been so heavy that your heart can’t sort it out? I have a feeling many of us could answer a silent ‘yes’ to both … Continue reading →

“Clarity is when your eyes and mind see what your heart feels.” ~ Me❤️ When you doubt yourself for whatever the reasons may be, you end up feeling restless. When you aren’t clear about what you want, you’ll likely end … Continue reading →

“There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy.” ~ Ralph Blum Living with gratitude hasn’t always been my norm. In an industry where so much is outside our control, negativity finds plenty of fissures to … Continue reading →

“We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to define us.” ~ Virginia Satir I find this affirmation true and meaningful; however, I’ve come to believe the most dangerous, the most limiting perceptions are those we hold about ourselves Other … Continue reading →

There’s a lot to see in this overstuffed washing machine. I see lessons that will be offered again about sorting clothes and a reminder to unwad socks, but mostly, I see the load of laundry our 10-year-old washed without being … Continue reading →