Wellness Wednesday: Memory Garden

Wellness Wednesday: Memory Garden

As April showers bring May flowers, consider planting a memory garden this spring. Memory gardens are a great way to pay tribute to our loved ones. The act of planting and enjoying the garden can bring you comfort and a connection with them.  There’s no right way to...
Intern Insights – Movie Review: Onward

Intern Insights – Movie Review: Onward

Onward is a story about two elven brothers, Ian and Barley, embarking on a quest to find an artifact that brings their deceased father back for one day. Their father died of a severe illness shortly before Ian was born. On Ian’s 16th birthday, his mother gives the...
Feed the Children – A Reflection on COVID-19

Feed the Children – A Reflection on COVID-19

Over the last eight months, I have been fortunate enough to be a part of The Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy. This program focuses on educating members about their community, leadership skills, and how to work with a wide variety of personality types....
Intern Insights – Movie Review: Up

Intern Insights – Movie Review: Up

“Up” tells a story about love, grief, and adventure. Young Carl and young Ellie become best friends and later a married couple. They promised each other they will travel together to Paradise Falls and build a house there. Years later, Ellie becomes sick, and Carl...
Wellness Wednesday: The Masks We Wear

Wellness Wednesday: The Masks We Wear

These days it’s common to see people walking around wearing masks.  Masks are useful.  We use them to protect ourselves in certain situations.  I can’t help but think about the unseen masks we wear while grieving.  Our masks keep us emotionally safe; they show others...