Janine McCollum
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I’m an author and illustrator, here to support other writers. I use this platform as a personal creative outlet.
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Midwest Memories
To some, Woodstock, Illinois is just a tiny dot on a map clumped in with Chicago. I did not spend my childhood here nor is it the place I have lived the longest - but for my family it earns the title of home, where 3 generations are preserving and creating memories.
By Janine McCollum 5 years ago in Wander
Pay it forward, Pass it on
This past year has been a trying one for most people on so many levels and to so many degrees. Physical, mental and financial hardships seem to be the norm and the general mood of gloom and doom still hangs in the air. I had my own share of struggles this past year - including the sudden and unexpected death of my children’s father. But, in the midst of all of the chaos, I managed to find my joy and solace in helping others every day, AND committed to journaling it. Sickness, grief and life, however, interfered and ultimately I ended up with 233 acts of kindness - instead of the 365 I had planned. But still, it was more than half my goal and even my kids thought it was kind of cool to read and reflect on. I learned that even the smallest acts of kindness can change someone’s world, even if it’s just your own.
By Janine McCollum 5 years ago in Humans
