On The HomeStretch

Hear how this happily married stay-at-home mom turned 40 and figured out her life wasn't working. Her struggles included alcohol, pain pills and open heart surgery... find out how good friends, God and grace lead her to Restore Ministries and her personal journey to freedom.
http://www.restoreymca.org

How did her husband respond to her alcohol addiction? Hear how Restore Ministries can help you deal with daily struggles and depression. Find out the relief that can be found in the recovery process and how it brought this amazing woman and her family to a place of peace and health. She is now giving back as a group leader and no longer a victim of guilt and shame.
http://www.restoreymca.org

Busy Realtor, talented singer and compassionate woman with a heart for women in prison. Hear how this beautiful lady decided to carve out time in her life to serve others. She has a passion for women and a willingness to minister and encourage with powerful stories of redemption, On the HomeStretch.
http://www.cwmnashville.com

Hear this sweet grandmother of 5 share her story of stage 4 cancer survival and how she came to write a book with her 4 year old grand daughter, Tessa Mae Hamermesh. Why did you get cancer? Will I get cancer, too? They answer these questions and more in their beautiful book, 'Nana, What's Cancer?', published by the American Cancer Society. Did you know a hug can boost the immune system? Hear more at OnTheHomeStretch.com.
http://www.beverlyehymanfead.com

She has battled breast cancer three times, lost a child to cancer and is helping her second son fight his war against this awful disease. How do you cope when life is so cruel? You'll be inspired when you hear this single mom's story On The HomeStretch.
http://www.iamatpeacewithdestiny.com

This amazing mom has a deep passion for orphans and adoptions. She and her husband thought they were 'one and done' after the birth of their first child ~ until God placed China on their minds! Her t-shirt story about her new daughter in Africa will touch your heartstrings! Hear several ways you can become involved if adoption isn't for you, like Show Hope and Amazima.org, On The HomeStretch.
http://www.147millionorphans.com

What's it like to separate after 17 years of marriage? Hear this Wisconsin mom bare her heart that's filled with courage, strength, hope for reconciliation and lots of fear and shame as well. How does having a special needs child affect the dynamics of this marriage? What does it look like to be submissive and what does it look like to stand up for the truth, On the HomeStretch.
http://www.unfailinglyloved.blogspot.com

Listen to a story of pain, sadness, fear and maybe hope. Is it possible for her husband to prove that he's changed and how will she deal with 'no guarantees'? Hear how this brave yet scared woman is thankful for her faith, family and friends; also hear the advice she has for other women who are facing separation and divorce, On The HomeStretch.

Lessons from a full life—looking back she’s been an educator, librarian, PR director, realtor, volunteer, wife and mom, On The HomeStretch.
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

While her son’s tragic and premature death hit her family hard, he left behind a legacy that she’s proud to carry on, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 01,03 4/30/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

It’s not what you have, but what you leave behind—plus more on the ‘foot philosophy’ of life; more with this realtor, YMCA Volunteer of the Year and proud mom, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,02 4/30/08.)
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

Helping your children heal after divorce—a book birthed after her own experience with divorce and desperation, with this single mom, author and Grammy nominated singer, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02,03, 4/29/08).
http://www.KimHillMusic.com

The dialogue of divorce, opening the door with your kids...what worked for her family? Hear more with this nationally recognized worship leader and author of ‘Hope No Matter What,’ On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,03 4/29/08).
http://www.KimHillMusic.com

As a single mom, how do you give your best to your kids and not just the leftovers, more with this Dove award winning singer, songwriter and author of ‘Hope No Matter What,’ On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,02 4/29/08).
http://www.KimHillMusic.com

Entertaining with style and the art of food, with this world traveler and contributing editor of Bon Appetit Magazine, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02,03 4/28/08).
http://www.BonAppetit.com

She was hit by a taxicab while living in London....What events shaped her the most—plus some pointers on spur of the moment parties. More with this fun contributing editor of Bon Appetit Magazine and lecturer about cultures and food around the world, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,03 4/28/08).
http://www.BonAppetit.com

She married later in life... But says it was well worth the wait! Her job as a contributing editor of Bon Appetit Magazine takes her all over the globe; hear more from this wonderful woman and lover of food and people, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,02 4/28/08).
http://www.BonAppetit.com

Bloom where you’re planted, the great significance of the small acts of kindness with 39 year wife to NASCAR’s Darrell Waltrip, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 03,04 4/27/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

A day in the life of this NASCAR family, with beautiful, homeschooling mom of two and wife of Darrell Waltrip, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 02,04 4/27/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

Not satisfied with a stagnant life! How is this former NASCAR wife making the second half of her life better than the first? More with this gentle mom and wife of 3 time Sprint Cup champion, Darrell Waltrip, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 02,03 4/27/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

Correlations between gardening and the hardships of life, with this gifted teacher, speaker and world traveler, On The HomeStretch.
http://www.RoseAnneColeman.com

Being defined by the people who love you and finding life’s meaning with a mentor; On The HomeStretch with this overall-wearing world traveler, speaker and avid gardener.
http://www.RoseAnneColeman.com

Her mother taught her a lot about life while she was alive, but even more after she passed.... On The HomeStretch with this speaker, teacher and founder of RoseAnne Coleman Ministries.
http://www.RoseAnneColeman.com

Living intentionally in the aftermath of her father’s suicide and husband’s brutal murder. Hear how this mother, grandmother and head of the children’s ministry at Christ Community Church has reinvented herself for the service of others, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02,03, 4/25/08).
http://www.ChristCommunity.org

Her daughter and granddaughter escape an abusive home environment—however, hear how it ultimately lead to the tragic murder of her husband. It’s a heartbreaking life story that belongs to this precious mother and grandmother, On The HomeStretch.
http://www.ChristCommunity.org

Her husband’s brutal murder witnessed by their 2-year-old granddaughter—grappling with grief after the loss of her husband. Finding hope again with this mother, grandmother and leader of Christ Community Church’s ministry to children, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,02, 4/25/08).
http://www.ChristCommunity.org

Her husband left for another woman...the devastation of divorce! Hear how this lovely woman healed from the heartache, kept her sanity as a single mom for eight years and stepped out on a blind date that changed everything! She’s becoming a ‘lovey’ today, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02,03, 4/24/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

She leads a support group for kids dealing with divorce and death—hear how her past brought her to a new passion! More with this vibrant wife, mom and assistant principal, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,03, 4/24/08)
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

Taking inventory of her life at 60, she’s making a big impact with small acts—little by little, day by day; more with this soon to be grandma and assistant vice principal of Christ Presbyterian Academy, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,02, 4/24/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

After a 26-year marriage, her husband rekindles an old flame—a survival guide providing hope to women after divorce, with this mom of 2, voice-over pro, coffee lover and author of ‘Live, Laugh, Love Again,’ On The HomeStretch (continued in segment 02, 4/23/08).
http://www.ConnieWetzell.com

Her husband left after 26 years—it knocked her down but she’s back up! Hear how this Italian mama and author of ‘Live, Laugh, Love Again’ is seizing the day and savoring the moment, On The HomeStretch. (continued from segment 01, 4/23/08)
http://www.LiveLaughLoveAgain.org

After 16 years of fast and friendly service, she moved on to Vanderbilt University School of Law; a fascinating life story from this wife, mother, grandmother and attorney, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02,03, 4/22/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

A ‘sharing society’ turned ‘me me me!’ Lessons learned from her large family and the importance of having community, with the first African American Chair of the Board of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee; On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,03, 4/22/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

Making the most of a precious resource... determine your passions, talents and find a balance between work, play and rest, with Vanderbilt Law Graduate, formerly of Meharry Medical College, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,02, 4/22/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

She’s always been in awe of outer space...now she’s applying to be an astronaut! Hear from this mom of 2, wife of 13 years and Belmont University professor of physics and weather, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 03,04, 4/21/08).
http://www.Belmont.edu

A closer look at lightning, NASA, satellites, weather and being a mommy to two precious little girls; hear more from this Belmont professor of physics and weather who wants to be an astronaut, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 02,04, 4/21/08).
http://www.Heavens-Above.com

How going back to work made her a better mom, with this aspiring astronaut and Belmont University professor of physics and weather, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 02,03, 4/21/08).
http://www.Heavens-Above.com

What a background, from growing up Mennonite to beauty pageant winner and high achiever; hear how this beautiful woman battled an eating disorder while striving for perfection, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02,03, 4/20/08).
http://www.EDCT.net

Hear how this former Miss Indiana and runner up to Miss America was stalked and violated, how she overcame an eating disorder and why she’s a better mom for having her kids later in life; On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,03, 4/20/08).
http://www.EDCT.net

Almost a Miss America, hear how this beautiful woman is using the pain in her past battle with anorexia to fuel her passion for today. More with Shelli Yoder, the executive director of the Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,02, 4/20/08).
http://www.EDCT.net

This loveable, well known image consultant was in a tragic accident just 10 months ago and now her life is forever changed. An amazing story of survival, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 03,04, 4/19/08).
http://www.carmenwoodimage.com

Hear how the loss of her legs was like losing a best friend. Carmen shares about the grief process, fighting against despair and what’s giving her hope, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 02, 04, 4/19/08).
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/carmenthompson

Hear this honest woman share about dealing with sorrow and loss, meeting with Joni Eareckson Tada and how her new husband has really stepped up, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 02,03, 4/19/08).
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/carmenthompson

There are over 300 million orphans in the world—hear how trips to Poland and Moldova pulled this lovely young woman away from her desk job and inspired her to find a bed for every head, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 03,04, 4/18/08).
http://www.SweetSleep.org

Hear how the sounds and smells of an orphanage in the poorest country in Europe led this woman to make a radical change with her life, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 02, 04, 4/18/08).
http://www.SweetSleep.org

Many orphans are on a path leading to crime, prostitution, the sex trade, and/or imprisonment—the simple but profound affects of providing a bed and sweet dreams, with the founding director of Sweet Sleep, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 02,03, 4/18/08).
http://www.SweetSleep.org

‘Come on girly-girl...we’re going to the Y!’ Friend, encourager and free spirited mom of 5 and grandmother of 6, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02,03, 4/17/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

Stories with this fun loving, mischievous Irish mother and grandmother. Plus, a look back at the loss in her life and her younger years in Ireland, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,03, 4/17/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

Looking for the good in life...hear how her life was forever changed when her grandson was diagnosed with a brain tumor and treated at St. Jude’s, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,02, 4/17/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

What was not an option in her home when she was growing up? Hear that and all about the power of love, with the First Lady of Tennessee State University, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02,03,04, 4/16/08).
http://www.TNstate.edu/WomensCenter

Balancing parenting with your professional life... Does something have to give? Hear more with this proud grandmother, mom of 3, wife of 40 years and First Lady of Tennessee State University, On The HomeStretch. (continued from segment 01,03,04, 4/16/08).
http://www.TNstate.edu/WomensCenter

As First Lady of TSU, and creator of the Women’s Center there, she has influence over 9,000 young people—hear more about her passion for mentoring and inspiring young women, On The HomeStretch. (continued from segment 01,02,04).
http://www.TNstate.edu/WomensCenter

Accepting limitations, yet continuing to grow and love life—hear how she’s living the second half of her life better than the first; with wife, mom, grandmother and First Lady of Tennessee State University, On The HomeStretch. (continued from segments 01,02,03, 4/16/08).
http://www.TNstate.edu/WomensCenter

She’s been everywhere and done it all—now at 45 she’s begun an Internet cookie business that started with Grandma’s original recipe. Unique, honest and fun, she’s the creator of ‘Amey B’s Cookies,’ On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02,03,04, 4/15/08).
http://www.AmeyBcookies.com

She left home at 16 and headed to the big city where she battled alcoholism for years, before her life crumbled. Now ten years sober and living with passion, she’s the creator of ‘Amey B’s Cookies,’ On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,03,04, 4/15/08).
http://www.AmeyBcookies.com

With her grandmother’s recipes she began baking cookies and launched a booming business at 45—believe in your dreams with the creator of ‘Amey B’s Cookies,’ On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,02,04, 4/15/08)
http://www.AmeyBcookies.com

Celebrating ten years of sobriety, hear how this dynamic, warm and audacious woman is living the second half of her life better than the first, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,02,03, 4/15/08).
http://www.AmeyBcookies.com

Her whole life she’s tried to just SURVIVE—what’s helped and given her a new hope after the horrific abuse she suffered her entire childhood, with the author of ‘Stumbling Toward Faith,’ On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02,03, 4/14/08).
http://www.IAUNA.org

She became pregnant with her dad’s baby after being raped repeatedly. At 39, hear how she’s slowly putting herself back together and helping others along the way, with the author of ‘Stumbling Toward Faith,’ On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,03, 4/14/08).
http://www.IAUNA.org

Her father took everything from her...hear how’s she’s fighting to get it back, with the author of ‘Stumbling Toward Faith,’ On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,02, 4/14/08).
http://www.IAUNA.org

After a childhood of poverty and neglect, hear how this woman overcame powerful feelings of fear and became open to trying new things; with wife, mother and counselor, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02,03,04, 4/13/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

She’s come alongside so many as a therapist, now turn the tables and hear her personal struggles and stories that include being a glamorous flight attendant and meeting her submarine tracking sweetheart. Why this lovely woman is now so jazzed by her job, On The HomeStretch. (continued from segment 01,03,04, 4/13/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

The good, the bad and the ‘bugly’ (beauty/ugly) of a lifelong marriage...hear what event changed her forever, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,02,04, 4/13/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

Coming to terms with the shortness and the sweetness of the second half of life, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01,02,03, 4/13/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

If you’ve seen the movie, ‘Hotel Rwanda’, what actually happened in that country back in 1994 was far worse. Hear how this mom of 4 at the time, who was pregnant with her 5th, lived to share her story, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02, 03, 4/12/08).
http://www.AfricanLeadership.org

This woman knows unimaginable heartache and loss yet she can still talk about love, generosity and forgiveness. Hear an amazing story from an amazing woman, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01, 03, 4/12/08).
http://www.AfricanLeadership.org

Living in Rwanda through 4 years of war and then the genocide that stole 95 family members...how can a woman speak of forgiveness? You’ll be amazed, encouraged and inspired when you hear this lovely mom tell her story, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01, 02, 4/12/08).
http://www.AfricanLeadership.org

25-year-old Ashley Weiland honors her mother as Wonder(ful) Woman #11! Hear how this wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend takes care of herself so that she’s able to care well for others, On The HomeStretch (continued in segment 03, 4/11/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

Don’t sweat the small stuff—seeing life in a new light after loosing her sister; more with this wife, mother and care giver, On The HomeStretch (continued from segment 02, 4/11/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

Her daughter was raped and murdered by an ex-boyfriend—hear how the tragedy unfolded and how they are fighting back by helping to save others, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02, 03, 4/10/08).
http://www.MaryByronFoundation.org

A mother’s stand after her daughter was murdered on her 21st birthday—hear how she’s speaking out and making changes in the world of date violence, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01, 03, 4/10/08).
http://www.APPRISS.com

Fifteen years have passed—hear how she’s been changed, what she’s doing now and how she’s making the second half of her life better than the first, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01, 02, 4/10/08).
http://www.MaryByronFoundation.org

Skinny dipping in Destin, African massages, a wild safari, whale watching and scares of midnight abductions—walking together through the good, the fun and the craziness of life, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02, 03, 04, 4/9/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

Raped as a child, an unplanned pregnancy in her teens and giving up her baby for adoption, hear how this incredible woman suffered in silence for years. Find out why now at 56, she’s overcoming her fears and living fully the second half of her life’s story (continued from segments 01, 03, 04, 4/9/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

The importance of girlfriends, life’s biggest lessons and regrets and a closer look at life in this second half season, with Deb’s best friend, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01, 02, 04, 4/9/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

She and Debbie visit the local women’s prison, and find common threads in their stories. A closer look at the importance of close friendships and sharing your story with others, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01, 02, 03, 4/9/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

How far might you go for a friend... hear this woman’s remarkable story of being the gestational carrier, On The HomeStretch (continued in segment 03, 4/8/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

At 49 she became a gestational carrier for her friends—hear how it changed her, her husband and two kids, as well as where she is now in the second half of her life story, On The HomeStretch (continued from segment 02, 4/8/08)
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

This ambitious Nashville leader of ‘Ladies Who Launch,’ VP of Point 3 Media, on air personality, print and television fashion model and single mom is connecting people from all walks of life, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 03 and 04, 4/7/08).
http://www.Point3Media.com

When life deals a difficult hand, you have no choice but to become a ‘Wonder Woman’—challenges of a single mother; more with this entrepreneur and leader of the Nashville edition of ‘Ladies Who Launch’, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 02 and 04, 4/7/08)
http://www.LadiesWhoLaunch.com

‘Well behaved women rarely make history’...hear how this incredible woman is connecting, inspiring and encouraging women to grow their dreams, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 02 and 03, 4/7/08).
http://www.LadiesWhoLaunch.com

Her life and destiny mapped out as a young girl all because of someone she met at a ball field! How little packages can have huge impact, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02 and 03, 4/6/08).
http://www.OatsvallTeam.blogspot.com

This mama of 4 (so far) is passionate about her children...two from her tummy and two from her heart! More of Gwen’s story, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01 and 03, 4/6/08).
http://www.OatsvallTeam.blogspot.com

Why the words ‘made in China’ are extra special to this woman. Hear how she’s been called to heal a child who’s broken, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01 and 02, 4/6/08)
http://www.ShaohannahsHope.org

The conclusion of Maggie’s story...the hard times, the hope and the joy. Plus, Gwen the woman...her fears, mistakes and what she does to take care of herself, On The HomeStretch.
http://www. ShaohannahsHope.org

At one point Pepper Magargee had 4 kids in diapers—hear how she’s enjoying the life given to her, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02 and 03, 4/5/08).
http://www.Hollybelle.com

She was just 11 years old when a tragic accident changed everything. Hear how this dear woman faced that and continues to deal with great loss, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01 and 03, 4/5/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

We love our husbands, yet can’t live without our girlfriends! After waiting to get married until she was 40, she encourages us all to ‘Seize the Day!’ and appreciate what you have ‘Right Now!’ On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01 and 02, 4/5/08)
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

She’s a record setting Senior Olympic swimmer, two time cancer survivor, award winning ‘Strong Woman of the YMCA’ and mother of 4, she’ll inspire and make you laugh, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 02 and 03, 4/4/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

After her son’s tragic death in an airplane accident and the loss of her dear husband of over 60 years, she’s still loving every bit of life while she serves others (continued from segment 01 and 03, 4/4/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

This 86-year-old vivacious woman is considered a ‘lover of people’—hear her heart on the importance of slowing down for one another and her newest passion discovered late in life, On The HomeStretch (continued from segment 01 and 02, 4/4/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

She baby-stepped her way to the top of the mountain! Hear about the journey, the struggle and the lessons learned on her way up, from this mother of 4 boys, world traveler and co-founder of African Leadership, On The HomeStretch (continued in segments 03 and 04, 4/3/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

Life never turns out how you expect! How she ended up in Africa with a heart for the suffering, hear more from this mother of 4 and co-founder of African Leadership, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 01 and 03, 4/3/08)
http://www.AfricanLeadership.org

Overcoming fear, moving on and making sense of the aftermath, more with this wife, mother of 4 and co-founder of African Leadership, On The HomeStretch (continued from segments 02 and 03, 4/3/08) http://www.AfricanLeadership.org CATEGORIES: People Who Inspire Relationships Heart & soul

A horrible car wreck at 17 changed everything for Eva Whittington Self just 4 months before graduation! Now 30 years later, amidst many struggles, this inspiring wife and mom of 2 encourages us all, On The HomeStretch (continued in segment 03, 4/2/08).
http://www.EvaSelf.com

Paralysis and pushing the limits...when we come to an end, God begins! Hear more from this overcoming wife and mother of two, On The HomeStretch (continued from segment 02, 4/2/08).
http://www.EvaSelf.com

Hear from this mom of 3 and grandmother of 5 whose story involves abandonment, partner sharing and incredible redemption! She’s the first woman of 30 that’ll inspire us all to live the second half of life better than the first...On The HomeStretch (continued in segment 03 and 04, 4/1/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

Everything changed when God came to her husband while he was in bed with another woman! Hear how this mom of 3 and grandmother of 5 is living the second half of her life better than the first, On The HomeStretch (continued from segment 02 and 04, 4/1/08).
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com

Meeting God in the midst of the trash, with Diane. Also, how Mary, mom of 3 and a ‘home stager’ is making middle age changes that’ll last On The HomeStretch.
http://www.OnTheHomeStretch.com