Family. This word has always meant love, safety and a sense of belonging and comfort. It is one of my core values and I am continually thankful for my heritage. I am most often focused on my tribe of 4 kids, then my sisters, brother, mom and close nieces and nephews. We are intentional to create opportunities to relate to one another with honesty and care. I feel proud of us. A few weeks ago, I traveled back home to NM for a memorial service for the one remaining uncle in

I have made a commitment to practice a day of rest each week. I call it my Sunday Sabbath. No work, no chores, no striving, unplug. Instead; church, family meals and time to enjoy nature and rest. I have also become aware of my tendency to evaluate, critique and analyze others, life, circumstances and mostly myself. This pattern is causing me to feel burdened, tired and “not so good enough”. I decided to couple my day of rest with a day of acceptance. I would accept others a