Little Black Dress ~ Whimsy, Wit and Wisdom

Posted by on Aug 19, 2012 in Freedom Abounds, Inspiration | 0 comments

Life is full of choices … In our lifetime we will make some good ones and some bad ones. Life is also full of people whose choices and actions will hurt us.  They may say or do something that will even break our hearts, crush our spirits and possibly destroy our dreams. But God can put you back together again.  God is the great healer.   He is the restorer of our hopes, dreams and  purposes.  Our hope is not in man, but in God and Him alone. He will restore your broken dreams and restore your heart to...

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The LBD’s Guide To A FabYOUlous You~ Healthy Living Part 4

Posted by on Apr 12, 2011 in Freedom Abounds, Inspiration | 0 comments

Healthy living is achieved by many things and that is why I started this series, to help you identify those things that make your life healthier.  It is usually not just one thing that makes everything fall into place, but many. One of the best way to a fabYOUlous You is by having a healthy marriage and healthy friendships.  I refer to these friendships as the Sacred Few.  They are the inner circle.  Those who you can truly count on through thick and thin. Today we will just focus on these key areas in our...

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The LBD’s Guide To A FabYOUlous You~ Healthy Living Part 3

Posted by on Apr 5, 2011 in Freedom Abounds, Health and Beauty, Nutrition, Uncategorized | 0 comments

I learned both the positive and negative side of  body image, nutrition and fitness having been in pageants all those years ago.  At one point I was  fortunate to even had a personal fitness trainer. I learned so much about taking care of my body and that has stayed with me all these years.  It was really a great experience. During those days I saw some pretty extreme behaviors and unhealthy habits but it was an invaluable education. That is just another reason I have spent much of my life pursuing healthy...

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Perception or Truth

Posted by on Mar 25, 2011 in Freedom Abounds, Inspiration, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Perception verses Truth. Truth verses perception What is most important? How people perceive us greatly affects how we perceive ourselves. It is just a fact of life.  I wish it wasn’t true, but it is. People will say things that cut so deep we feel we may never recover.  And sadly, we may not.  It is only through God’s mercy and grace that we can move through hurt, pain and the misconceptions of who people believe we are. Dear friends, we are not the sum of what others perceive and believe us to be....

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Power Prayer Girls ~ Thankful Thursdays ~ Week 2

Posted by on Mar 17, 2011 in Freedom Abounds, Inspiration | 4 comments

It’s hard to believe that sometimes we struggle with having a thankful heart, but let’s be honest, sometimes it can difficult. It’s hard when our taxes are due, children are sick, bills must be paid, parents die, and relationships fall apart and yes, even when cars break down. Those issues can affect our attitude and how we feel.  It can affect how we view the world around us as a whole. Focusing our attention on the blessings of our life is crucial.  If we don’,t it can make it even more...

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Letting go of the old to make room for the new

Posted by on Jan 12, 2011 in Family, Freedom Abounds, Inspiration | 1 comment

Are you tired of the same-old same-old?  Are you tired of your life and all the “STUFF” in it? For those of you who know me well, you know I usually think that “more is more” and for the most part, I think stuff  is a good thing. Yet at the same time, sometimes “STUFF” must go!  Sometimes more stuff is just that-  more “Stuff”. Well, fear not, there is great news for us!  It’s a new year and that is a perfect time to say “out with the old and in with...

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