Today my mind wanders to the poignant verses of Cassie Phillips’ poem, “Just Let Them” (the tattoo is also on my right hand). As I wander along this beautiful place, the poem’s words resonate within me: “Just let them.” In this tranquil town, each sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico is a testament to the […]
Trust is the quiet foundation of everything beautiful in life. It’s not flashy or loud, but it’s always there, holding things together, steady and strong. And for me, trust is at the heart of my life with Melody. Here in Port Isabel, every sunrise reminds me of the life we’ve built and the peace we’ve […]
Life in Port Isabel still has a way of wrapping you in its beauty—a warmth that seeps into your bones and loosens the weight you didn’t even realize you were carrying. Each day begins with a sunrise that paints the sky in colors so vivid they feel borrowed from another world. The ocean breeze, the […]
The conversations surrounding morality, salvation, and the motivations of public figures often lead me to reflect on a deeper truth: how do we navigate the fine lines between judgment and being judgmental, as well as ethics and morality? These are challenges we all face, regardless of where our beliefs lie. I’m reminded of the story […]
Every morning, I start my day with a little ritual. I wake up here in Port Isabel, where the sun rises gently over the horizon, and take a moment to check the cameras at home. The sight of beautiful snow blanketing everything, paired with the freezing temperatures I see on the weather app, reminds me […]
There comes a moment—quiet, unmistakable—when you realize that carrying regret is heavier than the past itself. I wrote No Regrets for that moment. This book is not about erasing mistakes or pretending the past didn’t matter. It’s about something far more honest—and far more freeing. It’s about learning how to stand fully in the present […]
Madison Thorn, shoulder to shoulder with her bestie Claire—muddy field, oversized jerseys, no idea what life would ask of them later. Just joy, effort, belonging. Being a good teammate mattered more than being the star. Back then, I thought this picture was about soccer. I know better now. It was about character in formation. About […]
There are moments along the writing path that arrive quietly, without noise or spectacle—but land deeply. Receiving the Positive Impact Book Award for No Grapes in Grateful was one of those moments. This book was never written to chase recognition. It was written from lived experience—out of seasons where gratitude felt strained, incomplete, and honest […]
It’s truly incredible how many wonderful people we’ve met here in Port Isabel, and how many of them are from Canada. Each one has left a lasting impression on us. Always smiling. Always thoughtful. Always kind. They seem to offer help before I can even think to ask. Their intelligence, paired with the humble wisdom […]
There comes a moment—quiet, often unannounced—when life asks a different question. Not “What’s next?” But “What still matters?” That question sits at the heart of my newest book, Making the Best of the Rest: Finding Grace, Love, and Meaning in Life’s Second Act. This book wasn’t written from theory or aspiration. It was written from […]