Giving honor to God for life, loved ones, and health is a natural start to my day. It is a natural practice throughout the day that helps us stay centered on what really matters and a natural tendency in this season of thanksgiving and family. As one who represents parents, grandparents, and other family members in family court, I have the privilege to serve all kinds of people in need as they seek to raise their children, care for elderly parents, and make their way in life through major events (e.g., divorce, aging parents, co-parenting between two homes, etc.) The opportunity of these life events is an opportunity to use the court system to be thankful. Yes, thankful. At the heart of the court system is the intention to reunite families and empower people to care for their loved ones. Although some of the parts of the court system do not always work well, the existence of the court is intended for the working and care of families. For example, child welfare law indicates that the court should ...
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There is a story to tell! The old, old story… the story that reminds us all we are loved and God is real! Whatever your personal confession (e.g., Christian, Islamic, Sikh, Buddhist, etc.), I invite you to use your gifts, skills and abilities to tell the story. What story? The story that uplifts us all… a story where all people matter, creation is honored, and people experience love and wholeness. Each of us has an expression of love, life, and faith that connects us to God and to one another. Tell The story that moves life forward in ways that honor all people. What story? The story that makes THE story real for people. Share the story that gives life to people. Share your source of inspiration that includes and uplifts all people. Share with people the story that tell people! Not only what you believe, but also what you have to offer and share with others. You have resources, know people, have skills...you have much to to say! So tell the story that inspires y ...
Do you know you have a story to tell? You are a unique phenomenon made in God's image. You have beat the odds of medicine, socio economic predictions, even some parental mistakes. You, like so many others, are on your pathway to and have realized wholeness, fortune, wellness, and learned through many bumps and bruises. You are clear - you really do matter. You have something to say! You are the one who has a unique story that will touch only the hearts of certain others that you can touch. You are the one who has a unique pathway that only others can travel if you tell your story. You are the one… You are the one who has a unique way of talking to others that registers with only them. You have that way about you that touches others deeply and let's them experience being known, heard, and enlivened. You have a particular set of skills that has been honed over time, trial, tribulation and adventures that only YOU have traveled. You are one of a kind! You have taken the time, invested the energy ...