Feelings of Worth:

Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family. 

- Virginia Satir 

Borrowed from the Twelve Principle Quotes

The Final Send-off:

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As we get older seems to be fewer and fewer wedding and baby showers.
But, I attended two funerals this week.
We are supposed to "bury the dead"
We dress in black, give sympathy cards with memorials and bring food.
No one seems to be comfortable until they have  embraced the grieving family
And there is something peaceful and even humorous during the celebration of their life...
 Stories shared by those who loved them dearly.

I also think about all the other people who have died and the list is very long.
Sometimes I ask the question, "why?" because it doesn't make sense.
Life is a mystery...death is a mystery.

I have made new friend  and I have lost old ones.
I have listened to beautiful music
had my heart swell with compassion for the families.
Today I dropped into a deep sleep after arriving home
I drink  plenty of water.
 It is easy to become dehydrated.
Grief can be exhausing.

Finding Angela Shelton:

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I just finished watching a video that I ordered on line.  It is about a woman who is named Angela Shelton. She goes all over the United States to find and meet other Angela Sheltons' only to really find herself and learn what she is supposed to know. I found it very interesting. 

Angela Shelton is an incest survivor. She found that 24 of the 80 Angele's were also molested.

The ending is profound and I do not want to ruin it for those who want to see it. 

Thank you Angela Shelton!

Jane The Movie:

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Join JANE online...add a LIKE on Facebook.

This is a movie in development based on a true story.

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Chris Rene from the X-Factor and Emalou King
at the Fundraiser for "Jane The Movie!"

             Voices, Sing it, Say it, Share it

Stop the Silence!

Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel::

  Have you seen the ad showing two girls chatting on a bed while looking at their cell phones?

 Their conversation and  their facial expressions sexualize a big burger! 

They have to know what they are doing...

St. Maria Gorretti:

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Happy Feast Day to St. Maria Goretti...Patroness of Youth and Lily of Purity.

I  received this relic in 1955 at St. Joseph's School in Williston, North Dakota

I was in the 5th grade with Sister Mary De LaSalle.

I still carry it with me in my wallet.

Blessings to all my classmates!

Perfect beach Weather:

Be safe this holiday and take care of one another. We all need a buddy.