Archive of Strong & Wise Newsletters
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The Power of Second Chances
In fifth grade I learned many things but the most powerful lesson wasn’t in the books. I’ll never forget being taught the sweet freedom of forgiveness.
Voicing My Wish
Are you afraid to ask for what you want? Sometimes, wishes are a long time coming. The wish granted by my son was definitely worth the wait!
Pretzel Medicine
When faced with a challenge, healing comes in many forms. At one hospital, generosity and compassion appeared with mustard on the side!
The Lady’s Hug
“Is there really a Santa?” ranks as one of the hardest questions a parent faces. This story has been sent around the world as one of the best ways to respond!
Supermarket Tantrums
Every parent has to face tantrums; but are they really a blessing in disguise? This time, grace and kindness showed up in line at the supermarket!
Send Beauty
“And a little child shall lead them…” Discover how Allie, a first grade student, responded to the painful events of September 11th, 2001.
The Buddy System
Do words create reality? Teri and her mom innocently invent a dog over lunch, which magically becomes real. Careful what you say, it just might show up!
The Mark of Angels
Destiny? Coincidence? You decide after reading what happened one afternoon in Switzerland when a one- in-a-million meeting reunited a mother with her son.
Mr. Halloween
What is Halloween? For one neighborhood, it’s about creating togetherness with hammers, saws and buckets of paint. And a Halloween tradition was born.
Left Foot Forward
In the face of tragedy among the ruins of Germany in World War II, triumph was created with a bunch of left shoes and an a bold spirit.
Single-Handed
Teri and her son enter the “Land of Oz” (a.k.a. Home Improvement Store) to begin a project to lay a new kitchen floor. The video made it all look so easy!
School Marm Oak
Have you ever fallen in love with a tree? Teri pays tribute to the oasis of nature created by a massive oak tree in her inner city cement schoolyard.
In Pursuit of Glory
As a self-professed “vine fanatic”, Teri shares her love of Morning Glories. These beauties taught Teri a lesson in graceful persistence and relentless faith.
Everything I Ever Needed to Know I Learned at Hanne’s Breakfast Nook
Gifts come in all forms. The best ones appear without fanfare. At Hanne’s, the gifts of faith, honesty and loyalty come with a bottomless cup of coffee and hash browns on the side.
Just Like The One’s I Used To Know…
A glittering group of garland covered nursing students goes caroling and witnesses a Christmas miracle. A love for the tradition of caroling is born.
Cashmere Dreams
Do you have a dream that you keep putting off? Teri shares a conversation with her Dad about the cost of waiting until you are worthy.
