• Rambling through the Snow

    OK, so today is one of those days that I am reminded that I grew up in the south.  I went to class this morning in Virginia and there was less than an inch of snow on the ground.  At noon, classes were cancelled for the rest of the day, and so I faced the blizzard-like conditions on my way to the car.  Snow was…

  • 1 in 4 people

    Did you know  research suggests that 25% of the population will seek medical help for mental illness in their lifetime?  That is a quarter of the population.  Think about your closest friends; if this is true, 1 in 4 will experience mental illness at some point in life. Why then, so we still suffer in silence?  Why are we afraid to ask others to pray…

  • Leaving a Proverbs 31 Legacy

    I don’t know about you, but when I read Proverbs 31, I am often overwhelmed by this superwoman’s abilities. I can’t sew; I don’t have a green thumb; I am not a business woman. I tend to worry about the future, not laugh about it. A few days ago, I attended the funeral of a precious woman who truly leaves behind a legacy. I was…

  • Beware of Secret App

    Last week I was surprised by all the hoopla regarding a new app called Secret.  Students are able to post thoughts and ideas on the app anonymously.  The creators describe the positives that can happen from the anonymity, such as being able to reveal embezzling to a boss without being deemed a snitch.  However, the opposite is also true.  Slander and cyberbullying has hit a…

  • How Full is Your Cup?

    Today I will be teaching law enforcement about suicide prevention and postvention. The irony is that eight years ago today I was sitting in my living room waiting to hear from the police as they searched for Michael. I’ll never forget seeing the priest standing in my doorway. Just seeing his collar told me that what I’d feared the most had come true. Michael was…