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Dreams of Music

I talk about dreams all the time and how we should follow our hearts. I really want this for my kids too.

I have a child who lives to sing. Ellie sings all the time, she has been singing since she could barely talk. At age 2 she amazed everyone at her birthday party by jumping up and singing "Man, I feel like a woman" in the middle of the room.

Now, she wants to sing. She has asked me to find her places to sing. She doesn't care about any of the details...she just wants me to work it out, then take her to the stage to sing. There is no fear there at all. The problem with this is...I have NO idea what to do. I know I was raised in Nashville but I never looked for places to sing. I know that you should never dish out money to a talent agency because they should get paid if the singer gets paid.

I had decided after talking with my friend Kim and some others, that I would wait until she is older because I didn't want her to get her feelings hurt but after watching her sing yesterday with the crappy sound equipment at the elem school, I realized this is her passion. She can be grumpy and then start singing and she will glow. The fact that she has found this at such an early age is a gift and she is great with no fear.

So, here I sit. Wondering what the heck to do. I really think she needs to keep singing. It has been a very difficult year for her and music works better than her adhd meds. I am going to keep encouraging and try to find some places for her to sing even though I am clueless.LOL

Yay, Cara, Ellie and Emma!!

Cara's teacher said "Cara is starting to BELIEVE in her abilites"....yay...moving on to first grade with CONFIDENCE...Ellie is graduating 6th grade with a talent show tomorrow...woohoo...and sweet Emma is moving on to 3rd grade....Great Job sisters!!! I am so proud of you!

Follow Dreams

I painted this angel for Cara's kindergarten teacher Joye Weaver. This is her last year to teach Kindergarten. After 40 years of teaching, Mrs. Weaver is going to open up her own Montessori School. It has been a dream of hers for years.

What a great example she is for us!!! She is in her early 60's and her dream is coming true. The school will be open soon.

One of my favorite quotes is "it is never too late to be what we might have been"...

Congratulations to Mrs. Weaver!!! You have been a great teacher to Cara!!!

We Remember on Memorial Day

We remember everyone who gave their lives so we can be free....Thank You

Dream Big

If you look at this painting closely, you will see it is an abstract of an

angel releasing a butterfly.

If you were the butterfly in the picture and God was releasing you to be

or do anything you wanted, what would that be?

Maybe we should all think about that because that is what is happening. We all should take the time to figure out what we feel we are MEANT to do and then find a way to do it, even if it has to be part-time to start!!

DREAM BIG!!

Happy Graduation Girls!!

I have two friends who have kids that have graduated from high school. I was talking today with my friend Christy whose daughter is one of the girls, I said "tell her I said to aim high"...

I think girls really need to know that the sky is the limit for them. There is no reason they should have to settle for a job they hate. Life it too short and they are at the point in their lives where they can CHOOSE what to do.

So, think about the things you are truly passionate about and keep learning about it. Listen to your heart, it will lead you. God will show you the way you should go. It will be a fun and amazing journey.

This is just my way of saying "don't settle for less than you deserve" because there is no reason too!!!

God put a path in your heart when you were born and you will shine when you find out what that is.

Cori, I have never met you but I know you will do great. You are beautiful and smart.

Olivia, I have known you since you were born and I know you already know what you want to do. Have a great trip to Africa, you will learn much!!! You have grown into a beautiful young woman.

In this pic, my friend since we were 4 years old, Leigh Ann and her daughter Olivia who just graduated. :)