“Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities—always see them, for they’re always there.” –Norman Vincent Peale Wishing my friends and family a blessed and safe Memorial Day … Continue reading →
“The best way out is always through.” ~ Robert Frost My heart and thoughts are with the Bragelman family this week as Lino Lakes has lost another officer in an off-duty death. Chris Bragelman was a a co-worker of Shawn’s … Continue reading →
Shawn would have been 40 years old on March 7th this year. How do you celebrate something that would have been? On the night of his birthday, I spoke at a grief group in his honor. I told a room … Continue reading →
“I believe in love. I believe it transforms, transports, and transcends. I believe it fine-tunes goodness, solidifies strength, ripens resolve, eradicates rage, alleviates stress, and elevates empathy.” -Lisa Kogan My heart is full of gratitude to all those who participated … Continue reading →
I have pages inside of me to write today. I can’t seem to put any of my words on the page. I heard this song last weekend at a wedding. Hallowed. This song contains all the words my heart needs … Continue reading →
“I believe in love. I believe it transforms, transports, and transcends. I believe it fine-tunes goodness, solidifies strength, ripens resolve, eradicates rage, alleviates stress, and elevates empathy.” -Lisa Kogan After Shawn died a dear friend told me that Shawn’s life … Continue reading →
Last minute planning for the weekend? Join us for the 7th annual Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial 5K Run Saturday, August 25th at 8:00 AM. Held at Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton the day is filled with fun and … Continue reading →
