Mom and Grandmother’s Real World Lesson: Workplace Preparation
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Preview of The Healing
I am working on a new book project, The Healing. I wanted to share a little piece with you. This comes from the chapter called Spiritual Healing.
My daddy, John Plain, always said I was the child who had to see if water was wet. So often, I had to try things. I didn’t want to hear your opinion, warning, or suggestion. I had to do it my way. The wonderful thing about my daddy was that he allowed me to be “a work in progress.” Daddy would listen to my point of view. Give me his suggestion anyway and say, “Stephanie, pray about it and always think through things.” I would promise to do so, but I often made plans based on my desired outcome not on the reality of the situation. That realization comes to me now years later after I have experienced a broken heart, several bruises and unnecessary pains. Yet, my daddy always saw the best in me and spoke to the “Stephanie” I could be. I could always go to him. Nothing was too ugly, too disappointing, too big; too expensive. He was daddy and he loved me beyond the situations. Then, a day came that tore me apart. He died. My cheerleader was gone. I was emotionally and spiritually broken…
What is Special Education?
What Top Skill Employers Want in an Employee
What are you looking for when hiring new employees? This is the opening question posed to hiring staff when asked about their selection process. From education to corporate executives the answer is the same. The number one skill employers are looking for is the ability to work in a team.
College Skills That Transfer to Career Skills
America is known as the land of opportunity. Every day, you must seize the opportunity and recognize when it shows its head. This is true about acquiring career skills from college classes. There are several classes that provide essential skills needed in the workforce. Skills from teamwork to communication can be developed in classes.
Dreams
The icy bridges and freezing winds echo the uniqueness of each passing day, but they also allow me to see the beauty of each day as well. What can each day bring? What can I accomplish? Continue reading
Taking everyday things to resolve conflicts
As a parent, I try hard to make everything positive in my home. I want my children to know that people do not always agree, but there are ways to handle conflict. Yet in the same manner, I want my children to know that all differences do not become conflicts. Continue reading
What if you could see your child’s future?
What if you could see your child’s future? How would it look? What would you want for them? What would you want them to have or accomplish? Continue reading
A Reason to Smile
It was not until I became a mother that I realized, and demonstrated my true character. Yes before then, I showed my responsibility, kindness, understanding, etc. Yet, these take on different meanings when you must be them regardless of your situation, your feelings, your attitudes, and/or your physical attributes. Motherhood has taught and teaches me to first pray, to appreciate, and to smile. I am so privileged and appreciative for my children. They have given me a new outlook on life. I am an author of children’s books. I write about my children and my experiences with them. I have four biological children, but I have had thousands in my career in education and counseling. Each book allows me to share just a moment, and a lesson learned with my reader in hopes he/ she can find a reason to smile.
Courage is Taking Responsibility
The ability to look beyond today is the most courageous thing an individual can do. It is the future. As a teenager, future planning was easy. I dreamed something, planned it, and did it. The older I become the more complex that practice became. I had others to consider. I could not just walk away or give up when something did not go my way or I lost interest. I had to have a concrete plan as well as alternatives because I had responsibilities. Yet, the ability to dream never changed and planning sometimes had to be extended. I have learned that courage is taking responsibility and still daring to make dreams reality. So, I challenge you to never stop dreaming and making your dreams come true.
