Why I Wrote Uncomplicated

Why I Wrote Uncomplicated

“I know all about your town. I read those Amish books,” a sweet older woman said as she sat beside me at a speaking event. “Your last name is Yoder. Are you Amish?” I hate disappointing people, but didn’t she notice my high-heeled boots and sparkly jewelry? “I’m...
The Legacy of Being Real

The Legacy of Being Real

There’s a story called The Velveteen Rabbit.  It’s about a stuffed animal that was drug around by a Boy during the magical childhood moments, through sickness and fear.   What is Real? The Velveteen Rabbit asked the old, wise Horse in the nursery. The...
20 Truths about Your Kids Growing Up

20 Truths about Your Kids Growing Up

I checked my phone in the middle of the night. There were only social media and email notifications. Not what I was looking for. What I was looking for was a “Thanks, Mom, I love you,” or at least an “I love you, too” from my older kids no...

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