by SharonBrani | Feb 12, 2020 | Inspirational, Life Coaching, Parent Coaching
I knew something was different within the first few seconds I was home. Downcast eyes, one word responses, walking away. And suddenly I was met with a choice. I could ignore those signs that something was wrong or I could make the time to talk. Alone. Thankfully I...
by SharonBrani | Jan 2, 2020 | fear and anxiety, Inspirational, Life Coaching, Parent Coaching, Strengths
It tends to catch me by surprise each year- how suddenly Christmas is over, the carols are no longer heard and talk of income tax is in the air. Although it might be easy to join the masses and stress over the lack of energy, finances, health,...
by SharonBrani | Oct 15, 2019 | Adoption, fear and anxiety, Inspirational, Life Coaching, Parent Coaching, Strengths
It seems like yesterday that I traveled home with my youngest daughter. From time to time as we flew high above the earth I glanced at her. Tiny little two year old. Dimpled darling with deep, penetrating eyes. And I wondered. How would I manage to parent two...
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 | May 31, 2019 | fear and anxiety, Inspirational, Life Coaching, Parent Coaching
It’s funny how just an overload of tough things can cause you to feel over your head. Water pipes burst. Baby with an ear infection. Washer breaks down and a check bounces. And at that moment….at that particular moment you feel completely overwhelmed. Too much....
by SharonBrani | May 23, 2019 | Inspirational, Life Coaching, Parent Coaching
It was an ordinary day. Rise early. Jog a few miles. Breathing in the great outdoors. Then home. Shower. Dress and out to door for a day of teaching. But always. Yes always. I stopped at the local 7 – 11 for a hot cup of coffee. Something about that fresh cup of...