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It's a Good Freaking Day

January 15, 2025 Tracy Wilson

The best -and worst - way to appreciate a gift is to lose it.
Unfortunately, I know….

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Finding Christmas

December 24, 2024 Tracy Wilson

A Christmas journey to the heart of it all. Come along…

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In Inspiration Tags Christmas
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In Case You Need It

December 23, 2024 Tracy Wilson

There’s one letter from Heaven this Christmas. Maybe it’s for you or someone you love…

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Yes, You Can Survive Holiday Gatherings

November 24, 2024 Tracy Wilson

If you’re wondering how to navigate the landmines of family gatherings this holiday season, this powerful story is for you - and for them…

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In Inspiration Tags Inspiration, hope
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The Underdog Fan

September 15, 2024 Tracy Wilson

Katrina King is the queen of hockey fans and the ultimate underdog. Doctors said she wouldn't live.
Then they said she'd never be able to do anything. Boy, were they wrong!
You're gonna love her story...

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In Inspiration, Hockey, Underdogs Tags Underdog, Inspiration, Springfield Thunderbirds, sports, hockey
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The Chip Man's Christmas

December 23, 2023 Tracy Wilson

It happened again. Another grocery store encounter.
This one will make me think differently about Christmas.
Every day. Maybe it will you, too….

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In Christmas, Inspiration Tags Christmas, Deeper meaning
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The Best Worst Christmas

December 20, 2023 Tracy Wilson

It was the hardest Christmas we had ever known. A tiny tree. A few gifts. In need of a miracle.
It was also the most meaningful. This is a story of hope when Christmas is hard..

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In Encouragement, Getting through grief Tags #Christmas, #hardholidays, #lossatChristmas
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Podcast: A Powerful Way to Make Thanksgiving More

November 19, 2023 Tracy Wilson

Thanksgiving isn’t just a day. It’s a powerful mindset when we dive into real thanks-giving. But you won’t get there by making a list. This short podcast will bring you into deeper thanks-giving. Give it a try and let me know what you think…

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The Best Gift Idea Ever!

August 21, 2023 Tracy Wilson

If you're looking for a special way to celebrate someone you love, it's right here. This is the most creative and meaningful gift I've ever heard of..

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Miracle

June 9, 2023 Tracy Wilson

He is an African refugee. She’s an all-American girl. The odds were overwhelmingly against them, but miracles care nothing about the odds…

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In the Midst of Suffering

February 24, 2023 Tracy Wilson

Life is hard. Maybe you’re experiencing it. Or maybe you’re walking with someone in it. If so, this is for you, and maybe for someone you love, too….

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In Encouragement, Get Through Hard Times Tags hope, encouragement
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A Wave of Goodness

January 24, 2023 Tracy Wilson

I think about him when I’m out walking, and I wave and smile to strangers driving past. Most don’t wave back which used to bother me. But Johnny Barnes changed that - and me. Maybe he’ll change you, too…

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In Find the Extraordinary, Inspiration
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December 19, 2022 Tracy Wilson

This six-year-old. And his socks. And his example. My goodness. This is a story not just for Christmas, but for every single day…

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Thanks-giving Brain and the 15 Second Rule

November 23, 2022 Tracy Wilson

This Thanksgiving, try giving thanks a little differently. The benefits are huge and the investment is minimal. It all comes down to the 15-second rule…

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Trees Don't Fly

November 1, 2022 Tracy Wilson

Dealing with difficult people is hard. We want them to change. Be better. But when they won't, it's up to us to change... because trees don't fly…

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In Find the Extraordinary
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Lessons From a Wise Man

October 28, 2022 Tracy Wilson

He was the wisest man I’ve ever known. His stories were like parables, teaching me and others as we walked alongside him. His is wisdom to share...

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In Find the Extraordinary, Inspiration Tags Inspiration, wisdom
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For the Moms and Dads Who Are Letting Go: The Higher Education of College Drop Off

August 19, 2022 Tracy Wilson

We say dropping them off at college and letting them fly is about their growth and learning. But there’s so much more to it…

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In Get Through Hard Times, Raising Kids, You Can Do This Tags college drop off, empty nest, letting go
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Have You Noticed What's in Your Cart?

November 23, 2021 Tracy Wilson

As you toss groceries in your cart for Thanksgiving or your daily meals, pause for a few seconds to see what you really have there...

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In Find the Extraordinary, Gratitude Tags grateful living, gratitude
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The Many in the Milestones

June 24, 2021 Tracy Wilson
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We never cross the stage of success alone. It’s important that our young ones understand this because it is the other significance of graduation…

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In Big Joy Little Things, Gratitude, Raising Kids Tags graduation, success, grateful living
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A Father's Day Question for Dads

June 20, 2021 Tracy Wilson
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A simple question and a not so simple answer set the Dad’s Day mood and priority.

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Tags Father's Day, Dads
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