“Always do what you are afraid to do.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson This should be tattooed on my arm. Why is it so hard for us to do what we are afraid of? And why is it that once we take that risk, it is a huge relief, even if things don’t turn out as we [...]
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A Nutty Risk
For most people food is a source of enjoyment and social activity. But for the parent of an allergic child, it can be a source of stress, especially if the reaction is severe or life-threatening and if the allergen is a common ingredient. My son was diagnosed with a food allergy two years ago making [...]
Digging deeper
I did it again. I put my religion at risk. This time I did it publicly, in writing, for the whole world to see. This is completely out of character for me-a self-described wallflower. In Risking My Religion, I explained that I was digging a little deeper into my church to learn more about its [...]
The results of a flood of risks
In my previous post, I wrote about risking a long road trip with my kids, fearing that one or all of us would end up in tears the entire way. As it turned out our time on the road was fine. We had fun. My son saw a plethora of John Deere tractors and trucks [...]
The Risk of Road Trips
I have never been one for road trips. Growing up, my family did not go on a lot of far away vacations, but when we did, we usually drove. Straight through. Interstate the entire way. We’d pack up blankets, pillows, a cooler of food to fuel our bodies and drive until we reached our destination, [...]
The Risk of Choosing Work
Have you ever felt like no matter what you decide to do about a situation you will be taking a risk? That is where I am right now. For several months, I have been looking at job postings in hopes of finding something that is the right fit for my situation. (Some might call this [...]
The Risk of Choosing My Religion
The Risk of Choosing My Religion Have you ever been afraid to look too closely at something because you may no longer be able to accept it despite its flaws? When it comes to religion, I never made a conscious choice. Instead, I inherited it. My parents are and always have been active members of [...]
