by SharonBrani | Aug 7, 2012 | Inspirational, Life Coaching
As she stood at the edge of the mat I felt as though my heart would stop beating. No, I’m not thinking about Gabby Douglas. No, it was my daughter. Cute and petite in her gymnastics outfit. Curly black hair. I saw in my seat watching her feeling her emotions ...
by SharonBrani | Aug 6, 2012 | Inspirational, Life Coaching
I quietly tiptoed upstairs and into her bedroom. This surprise was just too good to hold any longer. I walked over to her bed and lifted the pillow. That’s where surprise after surprise has been hidden over the years. Not big things. Just little meaningful touches...
by SharonBrani | Aug 4, 2012 | Inspirational, Life Coaching
She grew up in a difficult situation. Deprived of love and nurturing, she focused on work. She discovered school was a place where she could excel. The rules were clear. Work hard. Receive applause. One thing led to another and she went to teachers’ college, got her...
by SharonBrani | Aug 3, 2012 | Inspirational, Life Coaching
“Are you sisters?” she asked my four year old. “Yes, we are sisters,” I heard my youngest daughter answer. “No, but are you REALLY sisters?” she persisted. Curiosity. Maybe. I knew what she meant. Biologically speaking. Blood sisters. And then my oldest piped in ...
by SharonBrani | Aug 2, 2012 | Inspirational, Life Coaching
She was so very small when I brought her home from Russia. Big brown eyes. Beautiful olive colored skin. And a smile that would light up the room. I never ceased to grow weary of looking at her and constantly whispering, “ Thank you Jesus.” I knew that she was...