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5 Ideas to Give Back this Holiday Season
This time of year gives me all the feels. I love the unity that I feel as part of a community and the attitude of gratitude that is in everyone's hearts. I love the spirit of giving and the sense that the world is bigger than what we see day to day. We look beyond our...
Share-My-Story Series: Jennie
Jennie is my next door neighbor. When I read her story I was shocked. One of my favorite things about Jennie is how comfortable she is with herself. I love being around her because she doesn't try to be anything other than herself. It's so refreshing! We can all learn...
Share-My-Story Series: Emily
I met Emily through my husband's work. She was gracious enough to go to lunch with me and share her business expertise. Ever since that day I have been drawn to Emily. Her positive energy and self confidence are contagious. Emily is a supportive friend who remembers...
Share-My-Story Series: Kelli
My purpose with the Share-My-Story Series is to help us see ourselves in each other's stories. I truly believe that seeing our shared humanity will bring us closer together. We are much more alike than different and we all have battles we are fighting. I am so...
Share-My-Story Series: Rachel
I've known Rachel since she was a teenager. My first experience with meeting her was when I moved into her house at 8 months pregnant. My husband and I moved to Washington D.C. and needed a place to stay until we found an apartment. Rachel's dad is my husband's second...
Share-My-Story Series
Today's story is a little different in the fact that it is anonymous. My friend wanted to share her story knowing that it would help someone else but she asked that I keep her identity confidential. Her story is powerful and I am so grateful she was willing to share...
Share-My-StorySeries: Sheri’s Story
Sheri is my mom's bf and coworker. For years I have heard how amazing and how adventurous she is. Every word was true. Sheri is a woman who has values and knows her value. I have loved getting to know her through GOTG activities. Now I know why my mom loves her so...
Share-My-StorySeries: Sheri’s Story
Sheri is my mom's bf and coworker. For years I have heard how amazing and how adventurous she is. Every word was true. Sheri is a woman who has values and knows her value. I have loved getting to know her through GOTG activities. Now I know why my mom loves her so...
Share-My-Story Series: Chelsea
Chelsea and I met over a year ago at her first GOTG retreat. She had just moved to Utah from Ohio and was looking for friends who loved the outdoors. I will forever be grateful for hashtags because that is how Chelsea found GOTG. Chelsea has become a good friend who I...
Share-My-Story Series: Gretchen
I met Gretchen at the GOTG March Retreat and I spent time talking to her as we hiked. I could feel the depth of Gretchen's soul as we talked and I knew how important getting out in nature was to her. It's not easy being vulnerable and sharing your story. I am so...
Dripping Rock
Dripping Rock is a hidden gem in Spanish Fork, Utah. The trail starts on the south side of the road next to the Spanish Oaks Golf Course. There is a small parking lot for you to park and begin. The trail runs alongside the river with several options to go down to the...
Share-My-Story Series: Kami
I'm so excited to share Kami's story with you. Kami is smart, determined, kind, and genuine. She is one of my closest friends who I admire because of her unconditional love for people, (me included). I love and agree with the advice Kami gave as she shared her story....