The desire for fulfillment is universal. From the moment we are born we recognize within ourselves an insatiable hunger for more of life. We try to grasp onto every experience, enjoy every relationship, and maximize every opportunity. Yet even as we strive to fill our lives to the brim with adventures, we are never fully satisfied. You don’t...

I have lived at least three days' drive from my grandparents and most of my extended family my entire life. Though it didn't surprise my mother, I know it was hard for her when I followed in her footsteps and moved across the continent from her and my dad. The independence that motivated her to move from Virginia to Ontario, Canada, sight unseen,...

On Saturday  November 8th, 2008 my world blew apart – literally.   I was carrying a package I thought was a gift when it exploded in my hands. We had recently sold our cozy townhouse and were excited to move into a larger home with a yard for our daughters.  The day started out with a quiet breakfast of tea and cinnamon buns.   We were...

It’s not always an easy world for a bride to be in. Once the diamond slips on your finger, you’ve instantly become the target audience for a 50 billion dollar industry in the U.S. alone. And they’re eagerly waiting to sell you your fantasy. Magazine racks are stocked with wedding magazines full of gowns, flawless skin and cavalier grooms...

Don't live the life of a mom on your own. Share your challenges with a mentor. "Jack, what should I write this month's column about?", I yelled to my Wii-playing ten-year-old in the next room. "What do you mean?", he asked as he walked into my office, oblivious to the fact that I've been writing a column for about eight years. "Well, each...

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Nowadays, women often need to play many different roles. In the office, she is that talented manager who keeps the ball rolling.  At home, she is that obedient and understanding wife, a homemaker who can cook and keep the house in order, a loving mother and a role model for the kids, a fair judge to resolve conflicts in the family.  And if...