Category Archives: Photography

The Road to being Wrecked

I was driving the kids to school and as usual, we were racing the clock. With a quick look left to check for cars, I saw her.  In ripped up shoes, with matted hair and stains running up and down her … Continue reading

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Finding your truth levels and showing up

Recently in a exercise class, arms wrapped unnaturally around my ankles, legs twitching from exertion, I listened intently to the instructor speak softly into her Madonna-esque headset microphone, “Know your limits on this stretch. Listen to your truth levels.” Well, being … Continue reading

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Growing wings and getting clear

Re-growing my wings on as I open the studio door this week. It’s been a summer of family and travel. I have loved loving on my family! I needed this time so much. There has been a lot of change … Continue reading

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Ignited Road Trip ~ High Desert Escape

Every summer has a story. Elida and I made up ours as we went along last week. Stop by Lara’s blog to see the rest of this high desert adventure. Happy summer to you all!

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Jagged Little Pebble

All I really know is that before God scooped me up, I was a mess. Wrong turns, repeated mistakes, trouble and turmoil on a stick. Those years long ago, I had no sense of things outside myself and I grasped … Continue reading

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Messages in the sky

I was pulling out of the Wal-Mart parking lot with a sour look on my face. I really, really dislike Wal-Mart. I always seem to get stuck in the line with the stressed out mom yelling at her kids. Shopping jaunts there manage … Continue reading

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Building an army

You may have noticed a new face over there on the blog. I get a kick out of the fact that people think we’re sisters. Even in Italy, animated strangers were gesturing with their wild hands that we may be … Continue reading

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Ignite the Heart: Women of Truth

Words came into my inbox this morning that brought tears to my eyes. It validated everything Elida and I are trying to accomplish with our “Ignite the Heart” retreats: ….I am the full belly after a decadent meal. There is … Continue reading

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The Best Day

Mother’s Day is always a day my children allow me to capture them without complaint. I relish every minute and am always blown away by the blessings that they are. Incredible journey.

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God made shades of blue

….to calm us and remind us of mystery of the sea. It is truly a work of art. I was taken by it this week on a trip to the British West Indies. I can still see it when I … Continue reading

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