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is to encourage you to live a bold life, establish and accomplish big dreams and challenge you to bless others in everything you do.

© 2021 Stephanie L. Jones, Giving Gal

We were just kids, married less than a year, when

We were just kids, married less than a year, when we found ourselves in Washington D.C. for Police Week.

This week, in 2004, we’d search the wall for a name we never imagine would be there.

The week is meticulously planned, and ever service honored the fallen and recognized their family, friends, and coworkers.

We were invited to a special gathering with President George W. Bush, an event I wish I never had to attend.

Years later, after losing several more friends in the line of duty, we ventured back to D.C. to once again observe police week and honor the fallen.

This second trip was special. My father had never been to D.C. and as a retired police officer, and son of a Marine who’d fought in WWII and the Korean War, he’d always wanted to see the memorials. And I loved making that dream come true.

This week is a difficult week for many families in the law enforcement community. Please keep them in your prayers and never forget the sacrifice our men and women in the uniform make. God Bless our peace officers.

Great question to ask yourself today. When I sta

Great question to ask yourself today.

When I stand before God at the end of my life, will I be able to say, I used everything you gave me?

Shoutout to @purposed365 for sharing this quote! Check them out:)

I have the best mom in the world. Today we spent a

I have the best mom in the world. Today we spent an hour on the phone chatting, something we do each week.

She sends me care packages and notes of encouragement.

Growing up my mom set an amazing example for me, and continues to do so today.

My mom taught me the importance of:

1. Working hard, as she was a working mother.
2. Lifelong learning, as she is always taking classes and learning new skills.
3. Being a giver and helping those in need.
4. Taking care of our bodies by eating healthy and working out.

But besides my own mother, I’ve been wrapped in love by my friend’s mothers also. Their moms not only loved their own children but showed me loads of kindness. Kindness that continues to this day. They are some of my biggest fans and cheerleaders, buying books and coming to hear me speak. My second moms...

1. Cared for me during the summer while my parents worked.
2. Toted me around to basketball games and track meets.
3. Made me my favorite sugar cookies and meals.
4. Give great hugs.
5. Listened when I talked about life’s happenings as a teenager girl.

The list of all the gifts that mothers have shown me over the years is a mile long. Thank you to all the mothers who love, not only their own children, but all children in their lives.

I encourage you to send a thank you note to a mom in your life that made a difference during your childhood. I know it will brighten their day!

Blessings,
Stephanie

How committed are you to your goals? In episode

How committed are you to your goals?

In episode 11 of Giving Your Best Life, I chat about the power of commitment. Throughout the podcast episode, I reflect on tackling my goals, persisting, staying committed to them, the gift of time, breakfast and more! For extra resources and information, visit GivingGal.com!

Listen at the link in my bio!

In each episode of the podcast, I share intentional ways to give to yourself and others, how giving and gratitude changes your life and ways to go after living your big dreams and accomplishing goals. For those of you who have been tuning in, let me know what you would like to hear me talk about next!

#podcast #gratitude #giving #goals #commitment #givingyourbestlife

The washing machine broke this week. There could

The washing machine broke this week.

There could have been lots to complain about since it’s less than three years old.

But I decided to deploy gratitude.

Grateful I found the part online for half the cost than the repair company quoted.

Grateful my hubby is quite the handyman and fixed it himself saving us the $250 labor fee.

Grateful for a closet full of clothes and towels so a week without a washer was no sweat.

And in the grand scheme of life and other’s troubles, a broken washing machine was just a blip on life’s radar.

Even so, we can chose to embrace these inconveniences, figure out a plan, and move forward or we wallow in self pity. The latter gets us nowhere with still a problem to solve.

The next time life throws you a little curveball, find ways to get through with gratitude.

When was the last time you gave the gift of vulner

When was the last time you gave the gift of vulnerability?

In this week's episode of the Giving Your Best Life podcast I share some of my most recent vulnerable moments, an update on my spider bite infection recovery, and provide tips for giving and showing gratitude to medical professionals.

Tune in at the link in my bio!

#podcast #podcastersofinstagram #inspirationalpodcast #giving #givingyourbestlife #gratitude #vulnerable #vulnerability

30 minutes separate these two pictures. I made a

30 minutes separate these two pictures.

I made a commitment with the farmers market starting at our local nature preserve, I would go run on the trails each day they had the market.

This little goal gets me out of the house, as I’m quite the hermit. I get on different trails than my backyard. And I can support local farmers and small businesses.

But when push came to shove, I flopped on the bed and thought of all the reasons I should just stay home.

No joke. I think I would be perfectly happy to never leave my home.

I also want to get back in running shape. And as much as I love my trails, they get a bit monotonous at times.

Sometimes the hardest part of accomplishing our goals is rolling out of bed and choosing to work when we don’t feel like it.

I knocked out four miles and got to enjoy the beauty of trails, nature, and blue skies.

Next time you want to stay in bed or curled up on the couch, think about how you’ll feel tomorrow.

I’ll chose sore muscles over regret and guilt any day.

Last night we went to a retirement party for a sta

Last night we went to a retirement party for a state trooper.

As his wife spoke, I couldn’t imagine the emotions she felt.

He made it.

He survived.

We have four more years until my husband hits 25 years and can retire. I never want to waste time away but I’m tired of this police life.

I’m tired of the media.

The Monday morning quarterbacks.

The liars and haters.

I’m scared everyday that my husband, who has had an impeccable career, might need to make a split second decision, do everything right, and still lose everything we’ve worked for and built.

This year I’ve asked him on more than one occasion to retire early.

To lose part of his pension and other benefits because the risk is too great.

And yet he is unwavering to the oath and commitment he made.

And last night was no different.

As we drove home from the party, at 9:00pm, after a full day of working in his woodshop, on this day “off”, he answered his dang work phone.

I hear him utter the phrases I’ve heard tens of times over the years, “I need to drop off Stephanie, change, and then I’ll be enroute.”

And that’s exactly what he did.

We don’t own our schedule.

We don’t have the luxury of coming home from a long day and chilling.

He always answers the call.

I use to wait up and worry. I stay up as long as I can, say a prayer, and give him to God.

He rolled into bed at 3:30am. I knew what he dealt with couldn’t be good as he had a fitful night sleep. No one will ever know what our officers see when they close their eyes.

Horrific scenes beyond comprehension.

I don’t share much about our police life because I choose to focus on giving, gratitude, goals, and my faith.

But every once in a while I think it’s good for wives to share our life to counter all the lies and negativity from the media and those who know nothing about law enforcement and the lives we live.

Today, like every day, I’m grateful for the men and women of law enforcement.

What is your gift? Tune into Episode 10 of Giving

What is your gift?

Tune into Episode 10 of Giving Your Best Life hear me reflect on a gift I'm grateful for, times when my husband and I shared it with others, and tips for how you can use your gift to give to others!

Listen at the link in my bio!

In each episode of the podcast, I share intentional ways to give to yourself and others, how giving and gratitude changes your life and ways to go after living your big dreams and accomplishing goals. For those of you who have been tuning in, let me know what you would like to hear me talk about next!

#podcast #gratitute #gifts #giving #goals #useyourtalentforgood

The Giving Your Best Life Podcast Episode 37 is ou

The Giving Your Best Life Podcast Episode 37 is out now! "5 Ways to Keep Fighting for Your Goals"
Listen at the link in my bio.

Friends, what a wild ride I have been on since being bit by a brown recluse. This past weekend I was scheduled to deliver three keynotes at a women's retreat. I am grateful to share that by the grace of God, I walked onto the stage and shared what God laid on my heart.

Getting to the stage was not easy. The event team totally understood if I wanted to back out. But I remained focused on the goal.

So how did I get across the finish line of accomplishing my goal to speak at the retreat when most of the time I felt miserable?

Tune in to this week's episode at the link in my bio!

Do you give the gift of grace? In Episode #9 of G

Do you give the gift of grace?

In Episode #9 of Giving Your Best Life, I share with you about the gift of grace. It's one of the most important and inexpensive gifts you could give!

Listen at the link in my bio!

In each episode, I share intentional ways to give to yourself and others, how giving and gratitude changes your life and ways to go after living your big dreams and accomplishing goals. For those of you who have been tuning in, let me know what you would like to hear me talk about next!

This weekend was a full circle moment for me. I s

This weekend was a full circle moment for me.

I spent many summers here at church and band camp.

This weekend I keynoted their first women’s retreat.

I never would have dream, as a kid going to church camp here, that God would bring me back, decades later, to share about Giving Your Best Life, with the foundation of faith.

I met so many incredible women this weekend. And it was my challenge for them to conquer their fears, step out in faith, and follow the path and calling God laid on their hearts.

I can’t wait to hear how God uses these women who had the courage to show up and invest in themselves.

I’m exhausted and still battling sides affects, but God sustained me for three keynotes, delivering the message He laid on my heart.

I’m grateful🥰

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