What if the worst thing that ever happened to you turned out to be the best thing that ever happened? Funk: a feeling of despair, uncertainty, depression, anxiety, and fear accompanied by thoughts such as “what do I do next?” While we are knee deep in the messiness of life, we often can’t see that…
Reviewed by Edith Wairimu for Readers’ Favorite Frango and Chicken are two unusual pals whose friendship is invaluable to each of them. They help and encourage each other through the activities of the day, which sometimes look too daunting and sometimes even impossible. The words of Frango champion Chicken forward to do things that Chicken…
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How jiu-jitsu inspired Kentwood teacher Elena Stowell to work through the grief over her daughter’s death
Elena Stowell loves to tell stories about her daughter, Carly, who died suddenly in April 2007 — a week before her 15th birthday.
Stowell’s story has resonated with members of not only the martial arts community, but also with those grieving the loss of a loved one and those seeking inspiration.
