Jan-I always love to hear you tell the story because every time I hear or read it I find there is another bit of revelation that you have encountered, or another moment where you can remember "maybe I should . . . nah"! Every July I think about spending a day with you going somewhere I had never been, passing tolls, and meeting dr's with you. And then I think-and this year we're not there. Wow. What an amazing testimony you have to share-and a lesson for all of us. I am unfortunately all to aware of mammogram appts-I've had at least 5 and I'm only 41! The last few years I have heard you in the back of my mind and not "put them off" when asked by my dr to go. Thank you friend. For all of it. But especially for being such a gracious survivor!! xoxooxxo m

Maree-I kept bookmarking this article in my mind so that I could come back to read it-I had no idea why I was so drawn to the first lines you shared, but now I am so glad that I made time today to read such a beautiful expression of your heart and your life! We have walked through similar seasons multiple times and it is always a focused effort to choose to live what we believe. Thank you again for your amazing tranparency and beautiful dedication to live your life out loud!! xooxxoxo m

OH my goodness Ashley-do it!! You will win them all over in a heartbeat!! Thank you friend-I love my people that are all about people too-makes me smile! xooxxo m

Laura-He sure does! I love the timing of His ideas-they are always perfectly executed when we follow directions! xoxooxxo m

sarah-especially since you are in a NEW place-all the more reason to throw a party and meet your community of adapters and world changers! have fun xoxoxo m

i wish you were my neighbor too-because there are so many kids around here-your 150 would only help even out the teams! xoxoxo m

Gayle- when I was home with my kids i would've LOVED coffee on Monday mornings!?! so thankful that women like you are love in motion! xooxxo m

i love you friend-wish we lived REALLY in the same hood! xoxoox

loooove! i have never used or knew that "ordaniariness" was a word-but i love it!! thank you for making me laugh today as I watched you goon bowling in my mind! xooxoxox m

looove! so glad you are raising daughters, and be-friending girls, and talking to moms, and just plain being a girl-because you make it real and normal and funny and healing. love you~m