Attitude of Gratitude
17 years ago this morning around 11am, I completed a cross country relocation. I arrived in Fort Myers, FL in a one way moving truck, with my art equipment &
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Inspire. Heal. Build.
Every morning, typically after my quiet time, I have these (what I think to be) brilliant ideas for blogs, things I think God has given me to inspire, heal, and
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Art & Horse Camp 2018
For the past two weeks I’ve hosted Art and Horse Camp at our ranch, Eagle’s Landing (aka: Shematz Sanctuary) and I’m STILL SMILING!
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Burn, Baby, Burn
Fire is used to purify, cleanse, and sanitize. When we have a splinter, it’s common to use fire to purify the end of a needle before using it
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SESTA/FOSTA Law is a Win/Win
On April 11th, President Trump, signed a bill, which then became a law, enforcing SESTA/FOSTA (Stop Enabling Sex Trafficking Act/Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act).
Read Full10 days prior – 14 days later / I’m happier now than ever
In 10 days, my in laws are moving in with us. Today, we moved a load of furniture & various items to our place. Having never acquired any furniture or
Read FullPray for Mocoe & Flicka, please?
Approximately 10 weeks ago, I discovered a wounded cow on 250 acres across the street from the ranch. She could barely walk, with 3 huge flesh wounds on her, and
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I am continually astounded seeing God’s hand upon my life and the ministry He entrusted to me, Beauty From Ashes™ Ministries. Impressive isn’t an adequate word to describe the clinical
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Today I decided to write on priorities. It’s something I struggle with daily as a visionary, creative, person with a huge heart to help others (including animals). I have learned
Read FullIrma Changed Our Life
Hurricane Irma changed our lives forever. Not only did we experience a category 2 eye that dissolved completely on the back side (typically the most destructive part) as it hit
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