Originally Posted June 24th 2018 by Barbara Howell. I cried…sitting across from the Leasing Agent. It wasn’t an ugly cry, but it certainly wasn’t pretty either. The tears flowed freely and abundantly for a couple of minutes. I’m sure she thought I was crazy. Had she known I was...

Originally Posted on January 1, 2018 by BJ Howell. Many people see a new year as a new start, an opportunity to start something positive…to finally get their life on track. In my world, every day presents that opportunity. For myself, I am not too keen on New Years Resolutions, as they...

Originally Posted on October 23, 2017 by BJ Howell. Three words that are so simple, yet can have a huge impact. This was my takeaway from this Sunday’s sermon. Teach. Demonstrate. Encourage.  It relates to everything that I do as a counselor/therapist, teacher, foster parent and now as a Christian. It is relationship...

Originally Posted on October 1, 2017 by BJ Howell. As the season changes and it gets a little chilly, I must remind myself that change is a good thing. I have not met many who have liked change (myself included) because there is a certain level of “the unknown” attached to it. ...

Originally Posted on November 11, 2016 by BJ Howell. This election took a toll on all of us.  Now that it is over, I sit confused at all of the words and opinions going back and forth. Why are so many people encouraging others to accept what is, and play nice when...

Originally Posted on June 21, 2016 by BJ Howell. Today, I’m trying to figure out how to have patience in an impatient world.  It seems like there is a cookie cutter invention for everything, producing quick fixes and causing more restlessness.  Everything is so quick, fast and in a hurry, with a...

Originally Posted on March 7, 2016 by BJ Howell. I recently saw a post in my Facebook feed that read: “There are people who will take advantage of your kindness.   Selfishness is their problem, not yours… You must never change.”  It came at the right time, as lately, I have been...

Originally Posted on January 1, 2016 by BJ Howell. I pray that everyone has a happy and healthy 2016! 2016 “To Do” List□Love more□Hug more□Smile more□Give more□Fear less□Doubt less□Take risks□Be kind to self□Make room for fun□Spend time with a child□Love someone that seems unlovable□Be a blessing to someone else□Allow someone to be...

Originally Posted on February 15, 2015 by BJ Howell.  As Valentine’s Day ends and the mundane day to day experiences return, it’s important to put things into perspective. Special days will come and go. It’s what goes on “in the trenches” that counts. Any relationship worth having will always, at its foundation,...