Finding my Go Go Juice Again....

   Last year I was diagnosed with cancer.....it's now gone, along with my kidney. Whew!!
In 2012 my son was diagnosed with mental illness....it's still there and what an adventure that's been.
I moved to the Georgia coast in May of 2013. I thank God every day for that change. I needed it
Fresh air and beautiful surroundings, plus less traffic than Atlanta. I started a ministry immediately and named it "Glittering Starfish". It includes mental health advocacy along with therapeutic arts. I had no clue what I was doing and I still don't. I just gave it to God and told him I am his servant. 
   That being said, I have met some lovely people and done many amazing things in the past 6 years. However, my personal writing and creativity have suffered a little. Perhaps it's the fact that I am a little stretched for time and energy. I purchased an old antique house in 2014 (originally built in 1876) and began restoring it and the "garden" surrounding it. I named her "LaBelle" and finally decided to christen her as a Creative Women's Artist Retreat. I guess I am trying my hand at the Air B&B thingy too. Every dime and extra minute I have goes in to fixing her up. It's a serious labor of love.
   I've been studying and adding to my educational goals along the way as well. Integrated Mental Health, Brain Health, Teaching Students with Autism, Accounting, Excel Basics, Cognitive Behavior Coaching, Art Therapy Instruction, Landscaping & Garden Design, Project Management..... and I'm getting ready to finally earn my associates degree in Business Management. I was never really good in school at a young age. Never really "settled" long enough to get a good foundation. I changed schools 30 times before graduation. Crazy..... so better late than never, right?

   I'll be 50 years old this July. Time keeps on ticking. I praise the Lord for every day, I've found newlove along the way, and I try to celebrate every single moment. You are invited to my party. It's on Saturday, June 29th from 11-4. Kinda open house style. We'll be having hotdogs, chips, cupcakes and sweet tea. . Plan a weekend getaway here to the Golden Isles. There's plenty of fun for everyone. Please stop by to see me at my birthday picnic. I'd love to hug your neck.

 

    I also wanted to share my most recent artistic endeavor. I am finally painting a portrait for the first time in 6 years. God is good and this young lady, Eliza, is beautiful. I am honored to be doing this for her sweet "16". Pray I finish it before she turns 17 :-)

Finished !!!