Wait… You’ve Heard Our Story Before?
I recently had the opportunity to speak for FlatironDragados during Construction Safety Week, and this presentation came with a few unexpected blessings. I had originally been scheduled with a client in Texas that day, so getting to stay close to home—and skip the flight—was already a win. 😊 We had a beautiful sunrise, the weather […]
The Bus Was Stopped. The Lights Were Flashing.
On August 13, a school bus in Clay County, Florida, was stopped along its morning route. Its warning lights were flashing and the stop arm was out when authorities say an SUV approaching from behind failed to slow down or stop. The vehicle went onto the shoulder before coming back into the lane and hitting […]
Taking a Little Piece of Russ Back to Whaler’s Cove, Alaska
Some trips are vacations. Some trips are adventures. And some trips carry a little more with them. This trip to Alaska was one of those. I was headed back to Whaler’s Cove Lodge, about a 45-minute float plane ride from Juneau, Alaska—a place that holds so many memories of Russ and me. For about 20 […]
When the Air Changes, Pay Attention:A Wildfire Safety Reminder
Here in the Pacific Northwest, wildfire season is something we know to expect. But this year, it started feeling serious pretty early. I have family members who work at an airport fueling the planes that help fight wildfires. My niece, brother-in-law, and nephew are part of that work, so I hear a little about what […]
The Blessing of Looking for Blessings
Some trips are remembered because everything goes exactly as planned. This wasn’t one of those trips. Traveling with a wheelchair, presentation materials, bags, and what felt like millions of yellow bracelets is never simple. But once again, I was reminded that God often places little blessings along the way if we’re willing to notice them. […]
The Little Things That Made My Phoenix Trip Special
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Phoenix, Arizona, to share our story with the team at Archer Western. The presentation was a success, and I was honored to be invited. But when I got home, I realized the presentation wasn’t what I kept thinking about. I kept thinking about those people I […]
More Than a Fishing Trip
Father’s Day always makes me think about Russ and Spencer (I lost my father when I was 16, so Russ was the only one I had celebrated, in my adult life, until Spence became a daddy, four years ago…) They loved fishing together. Looking at these photos, I can almost hear them laughing, telling stories, […]
Is Your Crew on Autopilot?
June is National Safety Month — and for many industries, it also marks the beginning of some of the hottest, busiest, and most demanding weeks of the year. Construction schedules pick up. Utility crews work longer hours. Maintenance shutdowns ramp up. Road crews, electricians, operators, and field teams push through long days under the sun […]
A Crane Operator Went to Work… and Never Came Back
A crane operator in Colorado Springs went to work and did not come home. The El Paso County Coroner has identified him as 32-year-old Alexander Disher, killed at a construction site south of the Colorado Springs Airport. According to reports, he was killed in an entrapment accident, and OSHA is now investigating what happened. Russ […]
Thank You for Celebrating Russ with Us
There are really no perfect words for this… only a very full heart. Over the past few days, I’ve been going through the messages, the cards, the kind notes, and all the memories that were shared… 💌And I just keep coming back to the same feeling— I am so incredibly grateful. To those of you […]