Becky
Becky is a Miami native, and has lived here all of her life. Married to her husband for over 20 years, they lead a very active lifestyle along with their three teenagers and Riley, their rescue dog. Becky loves to teach, and has had the awesome privilege of home educating her children for over twelve years. When not teaching academics, Becky loves to equip, encourage, and empower women through the teaching of her group fitness classes. Becky and her husband lead various ministries, and their family loves to serve the community through the countless opportunities provided over the past twenty years+ in their local church. She enjoys filling her "free" time with reading, writing, watching movies, and just spending time with the family. Becky has a passion for living her life with grit and grace, and encouraging others to do the same. You can find her at Substack to stay connected.
Dealing with Loss During the Holidays
"If there ever comes a day where we can't be together, keep me in your heart. I'll stay there forever."
A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
Anyone having trouble finding joy during the holidays? Do you...
Thanksgiving, Teens, and Cultivating Gratitude Year Round
"Gratitude turns what we have into enough." Anonymous
The shift.
There's a shift that happens when you become a parent. I know you've experienced it. It's a shift that tells you things will never be the...
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Scattered on the street corners and bus stops throughout Miami. Sleeping under overpasses, and carrying everything they own in a shopping cart. Holding up tattered signs, and asking for help. We catch glimpses of...
Tip-Toeing Towards an Empty Nest: Questions & Unexpected Answers
I go for walks just about every week. Those 45 minutes to an hour help to clear my mind while having some much-treasured alone time before I start my day. A wide variety of...
Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Celebrating People’s Abilities
October typically brings me to a fresh awareness of a few things. I know the fall season officially kicks off at the end of September, but I typically don't start feeling very much of...
Coffee Shops: Where to get Your Mom Fuel on National Coffee Day
My birthstone is a coffee bean. -Anonymous
It seems like there's a National Day for just about everything these days. September 29th is no exception, which gives us the opportunity to celebrate National Coffee Day. ...
Hispanic Heritage in Miami | More Than Just a Month
Legacy. What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.
--Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton, Hamilton: An American Musical
More Than Just a Month
Since 1968, September 15th has marked the...
The Gilmore Girls and Our Summer in Stars Hollow
Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead
--Carole King, Where You Lead
Gilmore Girls Theme Song
I know that...
Starting the School Year Right: Being Purposeful in Your Child’s Schooling
I'm pretty sure that I am not the only parent of school-aged children that is already thinking about the upcoming school year. The start of the 2019-2020 school year is rapidly approaching. When did...
To the Weary Mom: It’s Worth It
“Summer, summer, summertime. Time to sit back and unwind.” - Will Smith
Summer is here! Those words fill you with anticipation or dread. If you’re anything like me, you probably fall somewhere in between. Summer...