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Yoga Saved My Life

In 2000, I had my fifth child, and the pressure to keep my home clean, care for my kids, and run my business took a significant toll on my well-being. I didn’t realize how much until I started to feel sick. Rarely sick, I caught the flu when my kids did, and it hit me […]

Desert Springs / Palm Springs California

We had a fantastic time in Palm Springs, California! The drive from St. George, Utah, took us through desert landscapes. I liked the Joshua Tree National Park, where the trees resemble unique cacti. Since it was the end of August for Labor Day, temperatures soared to around 110 degrees each day. We stayed at […]

How To Help: Important Things To Do The First MINUTES After Someone Passes Away

Friends & Family: What I didn’t know until it happened to me. Friends and family might be eager to help and not realize that personal possessions are extremely meaningful at this time. How You Can Help In Their Home: Do NOT let anyone touch ANY personal […]

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Check out these stories of people who have had hard times and not only survived, but thrive!

THE CLAY EGAN STORY – ROCKSTAR!

This is one of my favorite people on earth and one of the most inspirational stories out there. Clay is my brother-in-laws brother, so a brother to me. We laughed when I asked him if he could tell me how he STANDS UP & LIVES (my motto) you’ll get that as you read his story… […]

I Am Learning To Walk Again

My grandfather was a veteran who lost his leg. The VA gave him a prosthetic limb, which he appreciated greatly. He outlived my grandmother by two decades. After my dad passed away, I had a conversation with my grandfather about how my mother was coping. My grandfather gave me some advice that I didn’t fully […]

I Survived A Date With Ted Bundy

Years ago I went out to dinner with my neighbor. I asked her to tell me one of her most memorable experiences. I couldn’t believe what came out of her mouth! She told me she had gone on a date with serial killer Ted Bundy! Because of her quick whit, she is still alive today. […]