Every woman needs to watch this and share this with all the women in their lives. We need to stop being so critical of ourselves and see the beauty that others see in us. From Dove [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il0nz0LHbcM] Continue reading You Are More Beautiful Than You Think
I rang 2012 in Bondi (Australia). I rang 2013 in Detroit, MI. One was sunshine with sandy beaches. One was gray skies and melting snow. Both were places I never I imagined I’d be, but forever grateful for the paths that put me in both locations. I can say I have two regrets in 2012 1) Saying no to a guy I should have said … Continue reading Reflections of 2012
Over the weekend, I spent a wonderful day with my oldest niece, Riley. She is one of the brightest stars in my night sky. There is nothing I would not do for her or my youngest niece, Taylor (another bright star in my sky). Riley is 13 going on mature levels that most adults I know never reach. She is smart, funny, and stunning. I … Continue reading The Reasons We Are Blessed
Some people have these dreams to be superstars and world famous for something. I wasn’t put on this earth to become the next sensation. I knew I was put on this earth to make a difference in at least one persons life. I didn’t have to be aware of it, but I knew I would make a difference in one persons life. It didn’t have … Continue reading Making a Difference
“No plane on Sunday. Check it again come Monday. Just a hopeless situation. Make the best of it’s ’bout all you can do.” ~ Jimmy Buffett My sister and I planned a family day trip for us, her daughters, and her husband. We decided to take “Da Nieces” to Gem Mountain and let them pan for gems & just enjoy the scenery. I’ve taken my … Continue reading Closed on Sunday
Riley Spring of 2009 Happy Birthday Riley! Today you turn 12! TWELVE! To think, you were born premature and had to be on a heart & lung monitor for your first three months. I remember the doctors tell your mom & dad that you might be in the bottom of the percentile in those childhood achievements they monitor but you showed them wrong! You were … Continue reading Happy Birthday Riley
Riley,Tonight, I texted you that I was thinking of you & that I loved you.You texted me back that you loved me too and that you had a boyfriend.My heart filled for you because young love is sweet and innocent, even at 11 years old.My heart ached for you because you are growing up. I keep my favorite picture of you as a baby in … Continue reading About a Boy
This is a two part entry: I’ve been in a bit of funk since I came back from Asheville. While in Asheville, I kind of had a spiritual cleansing of memories, of letting go of my Mom, but realizing she’s here by just looking up to the sky. Finally realizing I was going to be just fine without her came to me earlier this month. … Continue reading Falling Whistles
Riley,No one can make you feel inferior with your consent.Today, you shared your feelings with me about someone that you hated & I understood because that person is a jerk. That person likes to belittle and knock people down because they feel so inferior but they cannot make you feel inferior without your consent.You cannot let the negative people take you down. You cannot let … Continue reading WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT
Riley, I’m so proud of you. Happy 11th Birthday! I love you. Love, Shelia Continue reading Happy Birthday Riley