Did you know that last Sunday was Grandparents Day? At 40 years old, I am in a pretty unique position. I still have two grandmothers in their 90’s. And I am a grandmother. Five-year old, Kailey and one of my new babies, six-week old Jordan. My life has been an interesting journey. Far from perfect. […]
When I was a little girl, I initially struggled with friendships. In the sixth grade, my class started the “I Hate Summer” club. Even a couple of girls who had been my friends were a part of the club that made talking to me or sitting with me at lunch a horrible thing. Eventually, the […]
Tonight I’m grateful because it is what would have been my 12th wedding anniversary. And I’m not sad about what could have been or what at one time I thought should have been. On June 9, 2007 I got married with doubts. There was love, but there was fear, hesitation, and concern. I still walked […]
“Summer, can you brang me my earrings?” For two weeks I had the privilege of having my grandmother stay with me. She hadn’t made the ride to Memphis to stay with me in nearly four years, but this time on my visit to see her she finally said yes when I asked her to come […]
I vividly remember the look of disappointment on my former vice president’s face when I ran into him about five years after I’d last seen him. Our sons were the same age, and he asked me how mine was doing and I asked him the same question. I probably had a similar disappointing face because […]
I was recently talking to a friend I have known for almost 20 years. She shared with me how her son’s ex-girlfriend who she had not talked to since her son dated her at least five years ago. However, she was honored that she had simply called to ask her to review her resume. She […]
This is a video by Summer Owens about Honoring the Dream- 5 Kids’ DC Exposure Trip. Watch this out and be inspired by these kids! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ I’m Summer Owens, and my passion is helping youth and young adults realize success no matter what obstacles they face. As an international resilience and leadership keynote speaker, author, […]
