Abundance of New Beginnings
This month, may I shine a light on the abundance of new beginnings life offers despite our challenges and daily failures? Yes, there are broken pieces in our lives that…
Author Archives: Norma Hendrickson
Norma Hendrickson
Norma grew up in rural Utah in a home furnished with good books and music, the newspaper, and fresh-baked cookies. She still enjoys big ideas, baking, and sharing life with Clyde—her husband, best friend, and versatile life assistant. Norma had dreams of writing a newspaper column. She even earned a degree in newswriting at the University of Utah—30 years, five children, and several grandchildren after beginning at Snow College. Now she not only gets to write and edit, but also rub shoulders and share great ideas with the capable, passionate members of Big Ocean.
Recent Posts by Norma Hendrickson:
Normandy and Now: Powerful Impact
The beaches of Normandy are legendary because of the fierce fight for freedom staged there on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Twenty years ago, my husband and I were in France,…
Words from the Wise
Lead Photo Credit: Alex Shute via Unsplash This month’s tenet states, “We seek after knowledge and wisdom.” We believe wisdom is the highest form of knowledge. Knowledge and wisdom are…
Ever-Familiar Families
Lead Photo Credit: Andrew Neel via Unsplash Nothing compares with the comfort of something familiar. Who doesn’t enjoy familiar music, movies, food, and stories? Familiar. Defined as “well known from…
Choosing Friends and Being a Friend
At a recent meeting with our Big Ocean Women communication team, Emily asked, “What is a choice you made in your life that greatly influenced your life trajectory?” The first…
Currents June 2023
This month’s tenet celebrates the irreplaceable role of fathers, and then adds a twist–our need to build interdependent relationships with men. These are two vital concepts, often dismissed as outdated…
Fathers: Men Who Step In and Step Up
This month as we consider the irreplaceable role of fathers, my thoughts and feelings have led me to conclude that every father steps into fatherhood with a bit of uncertainty…
Choose Life with your Livelihood
In the resource video for this month’s tenet of life culture, Alicia shares numerous ways everyday actions and choices can lead to life. This inspired me to make my own…
Generative Solutions: A Drop at a Time
We have previously shared how the Hope Uganda WAVE, led by Bella, has worked tirelessly to give local women the opportunity to learn sewing skills to support themselves and their…
Listen, Learn, Light, Love
Our tenet this month, “We are each unique and innately worthy of respect,” is an easy concept to accept, but can sometimes be difficult to apply to each and every…
Currents January 2023
Though far removed from this chilling winter, my husband and I spent a delightful week on the Rhine River in September, visiting and viewing cathedrals, castles, and monuments representing a…