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Pajama Inspired
 May 13, 2007
I am often asked where the idea for Beyond the Bus Stop came from. I am reminded this Mother's Day that it was revealed to me when I was in the daily routine with my three young kids. I was talking to a friend about the bus stop and the funny things that happened there. She mentioned she wears her Pajamas to the bus stop. I am sure to this day that I gave her a very puzzled look. She tried to reassure me by stating, "I do have clothes for Beyond the Bus Stop! " The light bulb went off and I realized there is life to the bus stop and there is another world beyond the bus stop! It seemed so intriguing to me that we even needed special clothes for it!
It was that moment I was inspired to do something with this idea and the creative and inspiring journey began. If I had not been stuck at my own bus stop, I would never have recognized this path. It has been one great ride always reaching beyond my comfort zone and seeing what else I can find there.
In the midst of the journey, I have discovered that the bus stop is so unique for each person. Beyond the Bus Stop has become universal because it represents so many things! These include responsibility, fear, comfort, routine, obstacles, physical limitations, age, race, weight, and the list keeps growing as other's share their experiences. It is exciting to see people embrace their own bus stop and go beyond it! Have you gone there lately?
Never too Young
 May 12, 2007
My daughter woke me up the morning of my birthday and asked me to come down to the kitchen. I walked in to the kitchen to be greeted by a freshly baked cake, breakfast, a flower, and a special recording on my cell phone!! You see she got up at 5:00 AM to bake me that cake and make this morning special! Did I mention she was only 12 years old and made the bus in time for school? I was moved to tears of joy! I was proud of her to think beyond herself and really be giving and loving towards others. In that moment she went beyond what she thought she was capable of doing and what joy it brought to me on my birthday! She really showed me too that we are never too young to go beyond our routine and comfort zone for others!
Don't Sit Out
 May 1, 2007
Last Saturday I was at a kid's birthday party at a skating rink with my young son! I usually sit out and watch like most of the other parents do. Always admiring the parents out on the ice having fun but, still comfy just watching. This time my son asked if I wanted to skate with him and I smiled with a spontaneous answer, Yes! Beyond the Bus Stop is always ringing in my ears! At first I felt awkward like I did in middle school at the roller rink. But, as I warmed up and saw my son smiling, I took off like an Olympic skater. Well, in my head I looked that good! I got into the moment, felt the ice under my skates, listened to the pop music playing in the background and imagined an arena full of people cheering me on. I skated around like it was the only moment that mattered in my life. Who knew a kid's party could be so much fun! My son was excited to see his mom as one of the parents on the ice not on the sidelines. We skated around together with not a worry in the world and holding hands a few times . I am so glad I did not sit this one out! It was exhilarating and joyful.
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