Why we are here. Do ever wonder why things happen the way they do? Why life’s circumstances fall seemingly in and out of place without often ever knowing the reason why? Maybe it’s just me, but as we face hardship,…
Category: From the Desk of the Executive Director
Monthly updates, newsletters, inspirations from the Executive Director at Breckenridge Village of Tyler.
Master WorryApril 2020
Ironically, my last two encouragement letters have focused on 1) remaining grateful in all circumstances, and 2) turning our “But I trusted you” thoughts toward God into a “I still trust you” mentality. When writing those two letters, never would…
But I Trusted You!March 2020
“But I trusted you!” Four words that crushed my soul. As I have mentioned before, one of my son’s and my favorite activities is to play disc golf together. One beautiful Saturday morning a couple of weeks ago, he and…
A Life of GratitudeFEBRUARY 2020
So how is your New Year’s resolution doing? Don’t ask me about mine… Resolutions are intriguing, if you think about it. A time when all of us make a simultaneous decision to “do better.” And more often than not, if…
Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in PrayerJANUARY 2020
What a wonderful time it was at the Christmas Family Luncheon on December 14th. Thank you to all who joined us for this wonderful event. Photos from the luncheon have been posted to the BVT Facebook page for all to…
What are you chasing?November 2019
What are you chasing? As my family and I enter into Thanksgiving, we are trying to be intentional about teaching our children what “giving thanks” truly looks like. Not just acting like it…but sincerely being thankful. Showing gratitude can sometimes…
It’s a good thingOctober 2019
Being a parent, I continue to learn more and more things about myself and life in general. It’s amazing how life can change when you see things from a different perspective…a perspective that is still young and unpolluted by the…
Giving your allSeptember 2019
We are officially in the first days of fall, whether the temperature outside knows it or not. The residents of BVT had a great showing at Special Olympics earlier this month and I’m truly proud for their grit, tenacity, and…
The Lemonade StandAugust 2019
What is the meaning of success? Recently, my 6 year-old son had the bright idea to have a lemonade stand. And because I am always about teaching lessons to my young children, I thought it was a brilliant idea. “But,”…
You’re a MasterpieceJuly 2019
Naturally around this time each year, I reflect on the freedoms that we all are privileged to have as Americans as we celebrated our nation’s independence this last month. But when I think about “freedom,” and while I am certainly…