We Are Called to Love

(Source) I wanted to share an article I wrote for our church newsletter.  Sometimes it feels like the world is so focused on &quo…

Support Team Phoenix!

As I speak to groups around the world, I have found there is an overwhelming desire on behalf of the audience to want to give bac…

GVHS Shout-Out!

(Source) Three months after I began (this round of) my weight loss journey, I kept feeling the need to share my blog posts on Fac…

Beautiful Thailand Serene, picture-perfect islands, turquoise waters and pristine white…

Melbourne and Victoria

Drive through Melbourne & Victoria Start your Australian holiday in Melbourne, a city surrounded by nature and a mecca for sp…

In Honor of Elaina Dupris

The message below was written for my friends and family on July 9, 2011, just hours after I learned of the death of a very specia…

Wednesday Wow Factor!

(Source) Week 65 Start date : 12/28/11 Initial weight:  220  Current weight:  198 (Last weigh-in 2/13/13) Total weight loss:  22 …

I Can! Art & Resource Center and Miss International 2012 – In the NEWS!

After having such a memorable, and moving experience with the I Can! Art Center students, I was honored and surprised to find thi…

Sumner Longboarders 20th Birthday Celebration Weekend

The commemorative chocolate cake Great ideas sometimes come in a flash, sometimes they are organic and grow and sometimes the sta…

Go For Gold 2013 - Surfing Competition

The 2013 Go For Gold Surfing competition was held over the 22nd & 23rd February. We bring you a rundown of the competition …

When Life Throws Curve Balls

(Source) In honor of the beginning of baseball season, PLAY BALL! I'm sorry that lately my blog posting has been less freque…

Osseo Junior High Goes Red!!

I was asked by a dear friend, Laura Ringen to accompany her during our local Junior High “Red Out”. With Laura by my side and our…