the story of home

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The story of home begins with each of us
Gathered here, sharing memories
Laughing, reminiscing, planning our next big adventure

The story of home begins even after we the fight
Disagreements occur, but never forgetting we are family
Always we have each others backs

The story of home begins with a roomful of people
Everyone talking at once, encouragement and praise being spoken
Helping each other navigate through life

The story of home begins even when the physical distance has grown
Emails shared, text messages sent
Home is always kept in our hearts

The story of home began when two fell in love
Creating eleven together
Love spreading, family growing, the story continues

and the winner is ....

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Having the opportunity to do this giveaway was so much fun!  I read each one of your comments and they filled my heart with joy as I wrote down each of your names on slips of paper.  Then when Dustin got home from work tonight he picked out one lucky winner.  And the winner is . . .

Kirsten,  from All Shiny and New!  Who won a spot in the This Moment class taking place over at WishStudios.  If you are not signed up I highly recommend heading on over there and signing up.  Class starts on Monday, and it is going to be good.  I am a guest contributor to the class and can hardly believe it.

I met Kirsten in 2008 on the coast of Oregon.  She is filled with so much light.  I had the pleasure of soaking in her beautiful smile and hearing her incredible laughter.  Kirsten shares many things over on her blog.  Head on over there to check it out, you will adore her.

I want to give a special thanks to Mindy over at Wishstudios for this incredible opportunity and to each of you for playing along.  This is so much fun.  I can't wait for This Moment to begin on Monday.

Giveaway - my very first one :0)

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This is the moment
To embrace the beauty around you
Create what has been calling to your heart
Write down those dreams you have been keeping safely tucked away
This is the moment

Over at Wishstudios Mindy is offering the perfect class to welcome this moment into your life.  This five week class includeds daily posts (monday - thursday) filling you up with inspiration, your very own THIS moment Workbook filled with prompts to help keep you focused on the true beauty of your life, and a private space for sharing your art and thoughts.  It is going to be magical! 



THIS Moment is taking place April 23rd - May 24th and you won't want to miss it.  I am so excited to share that I have a guest appearance in the course and am over the moon excited about this.  I will also be taking the class, delving into This Moment right along side you.  Mindy shines so much light and inspiration in this world.  What she has created at Wishstudios is beautiful. 

Mindy has given me the opportunity to give away one spot in this fantastic class to one of my readers.  All you have to do is leave a comment below sharing one thing you are grateful for in this moment.  Saturday night at midnight the winner will be randomly selected.  I can't wait to here what you are grateful for and am so excited for my very first giveaway on my blog.

before, and now

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I used to be fearful of my own voice
Never sure what would spill out
Or what people would think abut what I said

I used to try to blend into the wall
Never wanting to be the center of attention
Or embarrassed in any way

I used to be afraid to live
Never digging into what I wanted to do
Or even knowing what that thing was

Now I stand tall
Sharing my ideas and thoughts
Feeling strong in who I am

Now I show up
My heart on my sleeve, stories to tell
Moments to embrace

I am not longer afraid
I put myself out there, laugh boldly
Embrace fully who I am

Before I was going through life blindly
Now I am fully living