Dear Parent/Guardian/Coach/Official, Concussions are a major topic in the sports world today at all age groups. They are serious equal opportunity injuries that effect both boys and girls in every sport (including non-contact sports.) For the few people in the world that still thinks that concussions are not serious or that they will not happen…
Read moreThe “not mushy” version of Love
(disclaimer: I am not talking about my biological family in this post. My parents and sisters are amazing people. You know this if you have met them. My sisters are my forever best friends. This is about the rest) I have been incredibly blessed with a small network of people who love me unconditionally and…
Read moreMirrors
The tough times in our lives are what force us to grow and mature. Sure, you learn from “good” things, but I can think back and pinpoint certain things I have learned from the not so good experiences I have had. Most people don’t want to struggle or go through those bad times, but they…
Read moreApril Showers
I’m sitting here in Blair, NE writing this. I’m in Nebraska for a wedding and took the opportunity to see some friends as well. I took a moment to reflect on the last year. This week marks one year since I made the biggest and most important decision of my life to date. I quit…
Read moreWhy I Gave up Christianity
Before you label me a heretic, hear me out. I was raised in a Christian home. I went to church on Sundays and awanas/youth group on Wednesdays. I participated in youth rallies, retreats, conferences, mission’s trips, and camps. When I was younger I attended vacation bible schools and when I grew older I worked at…
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