Boys will be Joys

Boys Will Be Joys Blog Posts

  • The Pain of Benevolence

    The Pain of Benevolence

    Over the last several weeks, I spent a lot of time away from the clinic, because we were preparing for a very important fundraiser for our organization. This week, I jumped right back into the action and remembered why we do what we do. A lot happens at the clinic. Obviously, we provide medical care,… Read more

  • Rennert Adventures

    Rennert Adventures

    Me: I still think it’s crazy that we can just drive 25 minutes and we’re in Dallas. For context, I had to meet someone in Dallas for a FB marketplace purchase. So, we took a trip to Jimmy’s Food Store. They have unique groceries, Italian beef and meatball subs. On the way home… Me: I… Read more

  • A Terribly Wonderful Week

    I was anticipating a difficult week at work on Monday. I already knew that our van, which is vital to our work, was out of commission. I also knew that some difficult converstions needed to take place and some difficult decisions needed to be made. I spent my week buried in my computer working on… Read more

  • Real Fear

    Real Fear

    Last week I posted about the fear of the unknown. I lightheartedly equated it to trying new food, roller coasters and zip-lining. While all of that does evoke fear in me, I can’t stop thinking about the people we serve at our organization, and the real fears they face. Come, step into my non-profit world… Read more

  • The Fear of the Unkown

    The Fear of the Unkown

    This blog entry is inspired by my smoothie! Today, I couldn’t decide which honey to use in my fruit and spinach smoothie. I usually use sunflower honey, but I’m running out. I also have granulated honey that I could try instead. You have to understand that I just recently started using honey in my smoothie,… Read more

  • Our Last Last First Day

    Our Last Last First Day

    I had to smile and laugh just a little when I saw that our first day of school in Texas was 6 years ago today. What a difference! First day of school 6 years ago, the sun was already up by the time we left. We had not learned that we had to leave before… Read more