Posts by Vicki Newman

The in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has resulted in protests in many cities throughout our nation. The weight of non-stop video, protests, riots, accusations, and social media exchanges…

Dear Friends, The world is going through some crazy times, and we hope you are well and blessed in the midst of it. We understand it’s been a difficult few…

Life has changed a lot during this COVID-19 pandemic. “Shelter in Place” and “Social Distancing” have become household words. Zoom is the new hang out space. More people are homeschooling…

I grow weary of the way life has become these last weeks. Inhibited. Bored. Days passing without adventure, without interaction. At the mercy of an unseen enemy that seems on…

Each year I choose a word that becomes the theme in my mind and actions. It gives focus to the ways I plan, my attitude, my goals. Words from previous…

H2LOC VP-Active Duty Janine also runs a spouse group for the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office called “Thrive 10-35.” This is an adaptation of her letter to their group in…

40 Days of Connection It’s official in California. Shelter in place. So here at the Newman residence, three of the “kids” have come home to our pseudo-empty nest and the…

“I’m OK.” That text said he was alive, but hinted there were circumstances that were definitely not good. My heart sank as I called back. Through heavy breathing and tears…

I cracked open my eyes and squinted. It was very dark outside, but all the lights were on in the house. In another room, I heard Chief talking. That’s not…