by SharonBrani | Sep 11, 2019 | fear and anxiety, Inspirational, Life Coaching, Parent Coaching
My knees shook as I quickly walked down the basement steps carrying my Tiny Tears doll, my money jar and my Bible. Outside the wind was howling and the rain was pelting. Sirens wailed continuously. Tornado! Shortly before my family and I moved to Kansas City,...
by SharonBrani | Jun 14, 2019 | fear and anxiety, Inspirational, Life Coaching, Strengths
It’s not always easy. No, sometimes it’s very, very difficult to have patience with others. I don’t care if you’re driving and suddenly cut off by an angry driver or buying groceries at the local store when someone pushes in front of you or even in church where you...
by SharonBrani | Dec 19, 2017 | Adoption, Inspirational, Life Coaching, Parent Coaching
And now comes the part of the story that is hard to remember. When sweetness turned to sadness. After days of spending time with my little girl the day came when I needed to say good bye. Or until next time. This adoption involved two trips to Russia. So I had to...
by SharonBrani | Dec 14, 2017 | Adoption, Inspirational, Life Coaching, Parent Coaching
With a burst of excitement the long waited adoption of Jenny took off. Tickets were bought. Suitcases packed and before I knew it I was flying to Moscow. Looking back today many years later I marvel at how smoothly it all came together. But as always when it’s...
by SharonBrani | Nov 11, 2017 | Inspirational, Life Coaching
When I was in my teens I first read the story of Corrie ten Boom –a Dutch watchmaker and Christian who along with her father and other family members, helped many Jews escape the Nazi holocaust during World War II. She spent time in prison for her actions and was...