I feel like I want to tell you something, but I should "whisper" it ... This morning, I had the pleasure of waking up at "The Healing Resort", owned by the Billings' in Mesa. It started with an invitation from Dawn Billings to join her for an Italian dinner. When I said I had my … Continue reading Foolish or Fearless?
For the last six years, my sisters and I have taken my Dad on the annual color tour he always took with my Mom. We created more memories and laughter every single year. This year, while a long trip isn't in the cards, short trips for ice cream and lunch bring moments that bring a … Continue reading Don’t Look Back (you’re not going that way)
"What you are afraid to do is a clear indication of the next thing to do". - Ralph Waldo Emerson Have you ever been so fearful of something that it makes you physically ill? You have the continual gut bomb that sometimes pulses within you, making a life of it's own? You either can't … Continue reading Stepping Into Fear
I'm an artist and a writer. When I paint, I paint in phases. I start with the base colors, then the accent colors, and then what I refer to as the OCD phase, where I take the painting down and keep touching it up. A new color here. More definition there. At the very end, … Continue reading God’s Masterpiece Is You
This is an old picture of my Dad and I, but it epitomizes the joy he experiences when his family is around him and our mutual feelings. It's rare for us to get together as a family without tears of laughter. This was Fathers Day, 2013, in Jan & Joe's backyard, where we will celebrate … Continue reading A Tribute to my Dad
I always told myself when I was successful in business, I deserved a cleaning lady – and I’ve had one for about nine years. Since being in AZ, I’ve never cleaned my own home – except for the daily messes and occasional deep cleaning. After awhile, I wasn’t quite as content watching someone else do … Continue reading Finding JOY In The Dirty Jobs
Private Desmond Doss walked into the bloodiest battle of World War II’s Pacific theater with nothing to protect himself save for his Bible and his faith in God. A devout Seventh Day Adventist and conscientious objector, Doss had enlisted as a medic and refused to carry a rifle. The fighting took place on the hellish … Continue reading Just One More
Everyone falls from grace. When we do, we try to straighten our crown and move on, but sometimes its not that easy. How many times have you made a mistake only to realize that people don't want to forget it? It makes them feel better about themselves if they can somehow hold on to it … Continue reading Forgiveness
I took my dog, Harley, on a golf cart ride when I got home today, and couldn't help but notice how gorgeous the desert is right now. The lush, green grasses and the flowers peeking out make me realize I DO live in God's country. As I approached my favorite Saguaro cactus, I got out … Continue reading Bloom In The Desert
What if I told you not all people are going to want what you have? What if I told you not all people are going to like you? What if I told you success is possible anyway? Would you get up every day and do what you do? I hope the answer is yes. Just … Continue reading Feeling Rejected?
Julie Shangle 