Cloud 99 - Mother's Day

Is there such a thing as cloud 99? So much has happened to make this Mother's Day weekend special that Cloud 9 isn't high enough! :D

Second Moms

Me & Annette - Love her

Today, a very good friend told me I'm her second Mom! It can't get any better than that. I can only pray that our sons are affected in such a way by another, they can give them the honor of "second parent" or "like a brother/sister". To know that they can go to someone else they trust and look up to would give me such a great peace. Their lives would be that much more enriched because of that person's experiences.

Our Effect, Their Effect

Tiani(Lf), Steph (back), Darci (fr)

One of our neighborhood family's stopped by to bring roses. The excitement to give their gift, their beaming smiles, and the rockin' big bear hugs just put me over the top! I had no idea that just being available to sit on the porch and talk with the kids or play outside with them meant that much.  I just enjoy doing it and they keep me full of joy. We can never underestimate the effect we have on others and the effect they have on us.

Those Who Pave Trails - Mentors

I've ventured into researching and writing about the effects of diet on our planet because others paved some awesome trails that led me here. While following these trails, I'm finding some very cool side trails and breathtaking views that are really opening my eyes and broadening my compassion.  I'm also realizing that sharing my walk with God and everyday living makes me transparent. That's a very good thing. All of this is who I am. All of this flows into how I live and what I share. Awesome women have paved those trails for me as well.

Happy Mother's Day

So I wish a very Happy Mother's Day to Moms, Mentors, Big Sisters, Aunts, Pet owners and those who play outside with the neighborhood kids.

I pray God totally pour His blessings on you, all involved in your lives, and the lives you affect.

Gods Dreams For Me: Include inspirational people

This blog is inspired by Terry Walters asking which women have inspired us. I stayed up last night and realized that there are key women God has used to touch my life in ways that have changed me forever.

I’m turning 45 this year. It’s so awesome to look forward to it. I've only learned to embrace life and each year that comes through the beautiful and inspiring women in the world. The women God blessed my life with have totally healed my emotions, spirit, mind, and body. I’m so happy with who I am and excited for growth.

Before I go on, I have to thank the one man in my life who continues to challenge me, love me, inspire me, and be my #1 supporter - my husband, David.

MY SPIRITUAL HEROES- who would never call themselves that: Joyce Meyer, Beth Moore, Stormie Omartian, Mary Southerland, and Adie Camp. I've learned to draw closer to God in pain and challenges and come through even closer to Him. I've learned to Praise Him in the middle of it all, not necessarily for the challenge, but because He is faithful in it and will bring me to the other side.

THE EVERYDAY WOMEN IN MY LIFE: Especially my mother-in-law, Tokie Taira. She goes beyond to care for my father-in-law and will tell you it's not work at all. My Sister-in-Law - Sonya Giron who loves my Mom like her own. The Sisters, friends, neighbors who love their husbands, care for their children , and keep balance in their lives are all around me. Most importantly, their walks with God.

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: This year God has blessed me with learning to be proactive in my health and environment those women are (in order of discovering/rediscovering them): Ellen Barrett (Fit & Fab - calm exercising), Alicia Silverstone (The Kind Diet), Terry Walters (Clean Food), Rebecca Michaelides (my nutrition instructor at e-cornell), Lindsay Wolf (Kiss Me I'm Vegan). Their examples teach me how simple it really is, to put the work into it, and to do something about "it" whatever my passion may be.

So many new friends I've made this year who cheer me on, encourage me, fill my heart. through The Kind Life Community, The Vega Community (developed by Brendan Brazier), GodsDreamsForMe blog/Facebook.

And all of you too. I am a very blessed and grateful woman.

God Bless You all and Love,
Jeri