Counting One’s Blessings

Counting One’s Blessings

Blog When counting one’s blessings, it can be easy to throw out the usual—I’m thankful for food, I’m thankful for family, etc.—and be done with it. To be sure, I am thankful for those things, but I’m going to be honest; I also take much for granted. Often, I think I...
Waffles and World Changers

Waffles and World Changers

Life at the SSI office revolves around a single ritual… I had just begun my first day of work, my spirits high, mind focused, and expectations set. Sitting at my desk, elated to finally be where I’d wanted to be since age 15, I thought I was prepared. My fingers...
LEAD is in Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and coming soon…Wisconsin!

LEAD is in Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and coming soon…Wisconsin!

The last week of July was amazing! After completing the third week of LEAD in Michigan, I took one day of rest and then got on a plane to visit the LEAD Programs running in other states.    During the first half of the week I was a guest speaker for the Minnesota...