August 24, 2026 Sometimes we look at the long arc of human history and feel a deep ache. Generation after generation we tell ourselves we have grown wiser, kinder, more connected. Yet the same patterns of division and suffering seem to return — different stories, different faces, but the same heartbreak of loss, the same […]
Celebration of Life July 25, 2026 at 11AM Low & Low Funeral Home Celebrant ~ Juli Conard Welcome and Words of Grace Welcome. My name is Juli and it is an honor to be here as we celebrate the life and love of Jennifer Marilyn Baird. We gather today not in sorrow’s shadow alone, but
We are not defined by what happens to us — we are defined by the meaning we give it and the story we choose to tell. Our brains are literal. When we say “I have anxiety” or “I am overwhelmed,” we claim it as part of our identity. The words we use matter more than
It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing our purpose must be grand and impressive — that we need to become the next Oprah, Eckhart, or Tony Robbins to matter. But the truth is far more beautiful and liberating: Being loving is enough. Being kind is enough. Smiling at a stranger, holding the door,
A Gentle Father’s Day Reflection This week, as we celebrate Father’s Day, we hold space for all kinds of experiences. For some, this day brings warm memories, laughter, and deep gratitude. For others, it stirs up old hurts, complicated feelings, or a quiet ache for what was missing. Wherever you find yourself, you are right
We are always in control of our actions and reactions. We get to choose where we stand, how we respond, what boundaries we set, and how we show up in the world. Our mindset is everything. We can be our own worst enemy, or we can become our own greatest hero. Have you ever held
Not everyone in life is going to understand the decisions we make in order to bring ourselves peace — and that’s okay. While it feels comforting to be understood by others, it is not always necessary. What matters most is the understanding and acceptance we give ourselves. True peace comes when we stop abandoning our
Nothing happens in the past or the future — life is happening NOW. In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to miss the beauty right in front of us. Our minds constantly pull us into yesterday’s worries or tomorrow’s what-ifs, but joy, love, and abundance are only ever available right here, in this moment. Here are
“So When Will I Die?” Dr. Jim Clark was fighting for his young patient Liz, a five-year-old girl with a rare illness that required an urgent blood transfusion to survive. Her only chance was her twin brother—who not only shared her blood type, but had also recovered from the same condition, meaning his blood contained
This Sunday we celebrate Mother’s Day — a day to honour the many beautiful ways love and nurturing show up in our lives. To every woman reading this: thank you. Motherhood isn’t always defined by giving birth. It lives in the quiet strength that holds others up, in the gentle patience that teaches and heals,
