(May 12) In April, I wrote about how a peaceful life doesn’t just happen but can be designed. We explored the idea that a person can choose whether to be a thermometer or a thermostat in any given situation – either letting circumstances control you and reacting (thermometer) or consciously controlling your emotions and choosing how to respond, therefore adjusting the “temperature” of the situation (thermostat). Establishing the habit of being a thermostat helps bring peace r

Derek, from the moment you were born, I knew you were going to do great things. I picked Derek Braden because I like the names. But when I found out that together they mean “ruler of people from the broad valley,” that solidified it! You had a dream of flying since you were 5 and look at you now – an Air Force pilot flying a super cool plane, a Major who leads people, and your broad valley is the sky! You definitely got those leadership skills from Dad! The dream of flying ca