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Refined.

About a month ago, I was sitting at my desk working diligently when my phone rang. A tired employee called to say that my parent’s home which is adjacent to the farm property of our business was on fire. In the home was my mom, dad, my brothers, and my four month old who myContinue reading “Refined.”

The Harmony of Life

It’s been a while since I’ve posted, but I thought there is no better time than International Women’s Day! I never imagined God would have placed me in a position to be a foster mama to a teenager, a mama to a beautiful baby girl, a very blessed wife, and a CEO of two companies,Continue reading “The Harmony of Life”

Why All Lives Matter

At age 2, my brother Levi was born with Down syndrome. My parents adopted Eric when I was 7 and began to take care of Rand when I was 13. In our household, I was the only “normal” sibling. To me, my siblings were my best friends growing up and since age 2 I haveContinue reading “Why All Lives Matter”

Finding Happily Ever After

A person can be defined by many aspects; a job, a family, a hobby, even physical appearance. All of these attributes can generally be found on the cover of our individual life books. If not, they are easily redeemable within our foreword or introduction. Many readers choose a novel by its appearance, introduction, or recommendationsContinue reading “Finding Happily Ever After”

How We Learned Happiness

While growing up in a household with two brothers with Down syndrome there has always been one comment that digs under my skin. There are some comments I can let go, like, Wow. Your life must be so difficult. Or, Bless you for your patience. Yes, these too get to me. Because I don’t feelContinue reading “How We Learned Happiness”

Somebody

A New Year’s Offer

Christmas is a beautiful time of year. For many is brings joy. For others it can be very difficult. But nothing in life is flawless. Even grievances add to the pristine and raw splendor that Christmas brings. For many of us, it’s a celebration of religion or collaboration with family and friends. While these areContinue reading “A New Year’s Offer”

5 Tips for the Social Responsible Entrepreneur

Running a business can be both exciting and challenging. Let’s say we throw in the idea of not just growing a business, but benefitting humanity on top of it all. We feel a sense of pride in making a little impact on the world, but in order to leave the biggest impression, success is crucial.Continue reading “5 Tips for the Social Responsible Entrepreneur”

Run With Me

Today marks nine years. Nine years ago today, I crossed the finish line at the District Cross country meet in third place. I qualified for Regionals. I crossed that line with one thing in mind—to keep running. I wanted to run from the truth—that my best friend and brother died today. I tried to trainContinue reading “Run With Me”

Employment First?

Regarding the Employment First Mandate, which states, According to state law in Ohio, employment services for people with developmental disabilities shall be directed at community employment and all people with developmental disabilities are presumed capable of community employment. I am an employer of a small coffee shop in Urbana, Ohio. I am the sibling ofContinue reading “Employment First?”