Managing the Stress of the Holidays

Stress is unavoidable. It might surprise you to learn that pressure can be healthy. With the right amount of stress, then you will thrive. It will help you solve problems, prioritize, develop new brain connections, and also learn new things. I love the stress of trying new things, figuring out solutions to problems and finding…

December 17, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Prison

Gifts for Prisoners- 7 Gift Ideas They Will LOVE

It was 4:00 a.m. as I rolled out of bed and began preparing for the day. Today was a special day, so I needed to spend a little more time on my appearance. I carefully curled and sprayed my hair so it would stay beautiful all day. I dressed up in a modest but attractive…

December 13, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Leadership Mental Health

Who Are You?

Hello Friends- We love this time of year. The cooler weather, the bright colors on the tress, and the anticipation of the holidays right around the corner are some of the reasons fall is our favorite season. We love fall because Ron came home from prison in the fall. September 2006 brought great joy…

November 4, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Mental Health Prison

How to Stay Sane When Your husband is in Prison

I tucked my sons into bed and walked down the hall to my room. I walked just inside the door of my bedroom and leaned against the wall. Shocked, I stood there staring out the window as the sunset. Relief flooded over me. I had made it through another day of Ron being in prison. …

November 1, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Leadership Mental Health

Cleaning up a Mess

I honestly love to clean my house. Toilets, sinks, carpets, windows—I like to do it all. Well, except for one item. The one thing I do not want to clean is my microwave. I do everything I can to avoid cleaning that contraption. I bought a cover to set over the food while it is…

October 30, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

yes and no people ron and catherine tijerina blog

Leadership Mental Health

Yes and No People in Your Life

Have you ever misjudged a situation and wished someone would have told you that you were wrong? Ron and I had an enjoyable experience of taking a boat out on a lake this past summer while we were camping. The pontoon was a top-of-the-line, brand new boat that was owned by the campground. We…

October 22, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Leadership

Showing up on Time

Having a husband in prison taught me a LOT about what is important in life. The lessons I learned while I was fighting for my family and marriage those 15 years created the foundation for our lives after Ron came home. Something I wasn’t expecting is that I would be applying those principles long after…

October 9, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

making time for fun ron and cathy tijerina

Family

Make time for fun!

The stress of family, work, and other pressures takes a toll on your marriage. You probably didn’t even notice it at first. The small things started to slip away. The good morning kiss, the good-bye hug, the shared intimate looks, holding hands and spending time connecting fade away as busyness takes over. Your commitment and…

September 26, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Activities Leadership

How to Create and Achieve Your Goals

My first family goal was to get off welfare. Even as I write that goal down, I feel a little sadness that it took me hitting rock bottom to realize the importance of creating goals for my family. I never made a conscious decision to become a welfare recipient. It just happened when my family…

September 11, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

warning signs in your prision relationship

Family Prison

Warning Signs in your Prison Relationship – Part 2

Relationships are wonderful when they are healthy! There is nothing more satisfying than a deep connection between 2 people who care about each other. Sadly, there are times people ignore warning signs that their relationship is not healthy because they so desperately want that connection. If you are in a relationship with someone who is…

June 25, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com