It feels like Vanessa and I are on separate rafts in a big ocean. But she reminded me of the strong rope of love tied between them, keeping us always close.

“I need to go home,” she repeats. “You ARE home, love,” I tell her. “No, HOME.” she insists. | We all ache for a “home” that’s so hard to define.

I’m struggling trying to reconcile my hope, with my pain. But I’ve realized that hope is seeing the bad truthfully, while making sure I still see the good.

We sincerely wish YOU a new year filled with love, laughter, hope, friendship, wisdom, health, discovery, joy and peace! Thank you …

You may remember from Billy’s guest post how he and V went to Ten Thousand Villages and bought 21 years worth …

The post that follows is from Billy / Bill / Billy-T, Billy Tiemeier, Vanessa’s husband. You probably haven’t heard a …

Our futures are always unknown, we never know. But if we are doing this life together, with kindness and compassion, we’re never facing that alone.

A post in which I bravely reveal to you the mess that is my house. (Peep on, curious eyes!) I am exhausted, but I make the bed because I am am also HOPEFUL.

Living whatever-and-wherever-you-are-right-now sincerely: I’m doing my best, but it’s really hard. It’s really hard, but I’m doing my best.

Check it out – There are now four different “Live Sincerely” tattoos out there in the world, that I know …

Now with 2 months of the pledge being online, we are up to over 700 PLEDGES! My first update post …

On Thursday, Channel 19 continued its coverage of Vanessa’s story and showcased this site and The Live Sincerely Project. We’re …

In the “Inside the pledge” series of posts, we further dive into the themes and sections of the Live Sincerely …

The Live Sincerely Pledge form has been online for just one week now… and over 70 people have already publicly …

The Cincinnati Live Sincerely Get-Together 2012 came together splendidly: good weather, good music from Yearbook Committee, and great company. We …