by shmonae@gmail.com | Dec 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
‘Three minutes. I can do anything for three minutes, I thought, as I walked through the sea of people shuffling their way to the starting line of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Layers of clothes were strewn across the cold cement as runners shed their final skin...
by shmonae@gmail.com | Nov 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
This morning I was involved with Provo City School District’s Equity and Diversity Summit. We heard from four amazing presenters, including, Dr. Jackie Thompson (Former Director of Educational Equity for the Davis School District), Loki Mulholland (Executive...
by shmonae@gmail.com | Oct 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
He apologized for only having a pitcher to place my surprise flowers that he bought at the grocery store. Still, all I could see was the handsome 19-year-old boy who showed up unexpectedly on my apartment doorstep with a dozen red roses. I was so extremely shocked and...
by shmonae@gmail.com | Oct 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
(Today is the 10 year anniversary of Jordan’s arrival! We love him now more than ever, and I couldn’t let today pass without acknowledging this special time in our family’s story. Adoption is truly a beautiful blessing for all involved.) THURSDAY,...
by shmonae@gmail.com | Oct 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
WARNING: DON’T READ IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE ABOUT BODILY FUNCTIONS. IN SHORT, EVERYONE IS SHARING THEIR CRAP ON SOCIAL MEDIA, INCLUDING MYSELF. It was the last stretch of road between Wyoming and Utah, when I decided to drive through Wendy’s to grab a quick bite to eat....
by shmonae@gmail.com | Oct 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Have you ever prayed for something so intently that your heart burned? Have you ever fallen to your knees, in desperation, seeking guidance and peace, explicitly asking for a gift you felt was impossible? I did, and the outcome was my son, Jordan. Whether your...
