Jenny Evans Dunham
Writing to Encourage, Uplift, and Inform
Life is What Happens When You're Making Other Plans
As the saying goes, “Life is what happens when you’re making other plans.” I’ve experienced this several times in my life and I’m experiencing it yet again. I did not anticipate becoming a full-time babysitter to my three grandchildren at… Continue reading
There Will Never Be Another Now
I received this quote in my email today and it really applies to my current situation:
“Now” is the operative word. Everything you put in your way is just a method of putting off the hour when you could actually… Continue reading
Are You Stuck Halfway Trying to Reach the Top?
I’m reading the book Over the Top by Zig Ziglar and he has a great quote at the beginning of one of the chapters:
The most important opinion you have is the one you have of yourself, and the most… Continue reading
Grandparents - You're More Important Than You Know
I’ve been a grandmother now for almost seven years and I currently have three precious little people who call me “Nana.” Although I have always known how important grandparents are in the life of their grandchildren, I didn’t realize just… Continue reading
Inspirational Video - Great Quotes from Great Leaders
This is a truly inspirational video sharing some famous quotes from some of the great leaders of our time. Enjoy!
Father's Day - It's Not Just About Fathers
Today is Father’s Day, a day when we traditionally honor the man who gave us life. The television ads and the store sales flyers would have us believe that everyone has a wonderful father who will appreciate a gift and… Continue reading
No One Else Can Use Your Ability
I found the following quote on Twitter yesterday:
“You are the only person on earth who can use your ability.” ~ Zig Ziglar
This one really speaks to me because I have often had a problem with poor self-esteem and… Continue reading
Everyone Knows You Are What You Do -- Not!
With the recession going on and people losing their jobs left and right, it’s hard not to tie your identity to your position of employment. Men, in particular, identify strongly with what they do in life, their careers. When something… Continue reading
Wisdom - Share It With Those You Love
Last night on the Hallmark Movie Channel, I watched “The Locket,” a movie adaptation of the book by Richard Paul Evans. It tells the story of a young man who is going through a difficult time, especially in his love… Continue reading
A Tribute to Jared - A Life Well Lived
Yesterday was a sad day for one of my college friends. Her teenage son, who was recently injured in a car accident, passed away after being in the hospital for just over a month. Jared received extremely severe brain injuries… Continue reading