by Marie Monville | Aug 21, 2025 | Family, Life, Personal Growth, Purpose, seasons, Uncategorized
If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you’ve probably noticed the flood of dorm drop-off pictures, packed cars, and emotional “off to college” posts. And if your child isn’t taking that path, it might feel like your family’s missing out on a big rite...
by Marie Monville | May 22, 2023 | Coaching, Family, Life, Love, Marriage
It’s been a while. I shared this through my email newsletter last week and thought I’d share here, in case you aren’t subscribed to the newsletter. (Sign up here.) Here’s my backstory. You may (or may not) know that my first husband was the man who...
by admin | Feb 11, 2019 | Family, Grief, Life, Loss, Marriage
Have you ever looked at your life and tried to figure out how the plans you thought were taking you in one direction suddenly ended up somewhere you never envisioned? I have. And I didn’t see it coming. On October 2, 2006, my life changed. My husband and I were...
by admin | Jun 9, 2017 | Family, Grief, Life, Loss, Uncategorized
Life is hard. We all find ourselves up against “it”. There are lots of things. A family member is diagnosed with cancer. Your child tells you that they were sexually assaulted. Your spouse leaves. Your kids are bullied. You are bullied (because let’s be honest, it...
by admin | Nov 11, 2013 | Family, Grief, Life
A year ago my life was distinctly different. I had a dad. His cancer was back, he was entrenched in the fight, but he was here and I was thankful. In the ebb and flow of life I missed the memo that grief would nail me as the seasons changed, but it has come. ...
by admin | Jul 2, 2013 | Family, Life
Late last night I prepared to wrap a birthday present for my son, today is his 12th birthday. The box was fairly large and I quickly realized I didn’t have enough paper to adequately cover it. I also knew that I was out of options. I wanted this gift to look...
