amanda gillilandOn the SidI pulled up to a beautiful house, the driveway lined with cars, and awkwardly walked up to the door all by myself. I had been invited to a…Oct 14, 2021Oct 14, 2021
amanda gillilandRipplesI woke up this morning with a craving to watch the sunrise. I went outside and sat at the edge of a pond at the place we are staying. It…Jun 8, 2020Jun 8, 2020
amanda gillilandinRefreshing FaithA Simple RequestGrowing up I often went snow skiing. Living in Alaska, it’s pretty much on the agenda over the weekends in the winter. I loved the…Nov 21, 2019Nov 21, 2019
amanda gillilandBarely Holding it TogetherI didn’t know what tired meant until I became a parent. Now, if you aren’t a parent, don’t stop reading, I just happened to reach nuclear…Nov 14, 2019Nov 14, 2019
amanda gillilandinRefreshing FaithINTIMIDATIONin·tim·i·date: frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wantsSep 20, 2019Sep 20, 2019
amanda gillilandinThe Coaching lifeGamedayMaybe it was due to lack of sleep. Maybe I hadn’t had enough breakfast. I woke up with a headache. I was so hungry that, for the first time…Aug 31, 2018Aug 31, 2018
amanda gillilandBruisesI sat there nervously fidgeting. “Your white blood cell count was elevated so we will need to have another draw of blood prior to your…May 14, 2018May 14, 2018
amanda gillilandinThe Coaching lifeThat’s Show BusinessAs my dad says, “college football… it’s all show business.” When he first told me that I paused and thought through it. He’s right. There…Oct 24, 2017Oct 24, 2017
amanda gillilandOne Centimeter“The results of your son’s pituitary stimulation test show that he does in fact have Human Growth Hormone Deficiency…” the doctor said.Sep 28, 2017Sep 28, 2017
amanda gillilandinRefreshing FaithFreedom in FriendshipNo one prepares you for the feeling of leaving your child behind.Jul 14, 20171Jul 14, 20171
