: About Me

There is a voice deep within, craving to be released. A voice allowing each person an opportunity to offer the world that distinctive communication, unique unto themselves. For me, this voice is expressed most effectively through writing. Helium provides a platform from which I speak.

In the past, I have expressed my voice through newspaper, business & personal communications, the web and various educational and religious materials. In the present I have discovered Helium and all the creative outlet it offers; while also working on a children's book; a biography of my grandmother, a turn of the century pioneer woman; and inspirational verse.

We all walk this earth for a reason. I believe we should use well the time we are given. Connect, inspire and encourage, as we journey together down this necessary but oftentimes difficult path, called life. It is my desire to strive toward that goal, in my life and through the written word, as I am given opportunity to express that voice within.

A blessed woman, married to the man of her dreams, sharing children and grandchildren. Not always easy, but always an adventure!

My passion is ...

family, people, life, writing, research, art

I know too much about ...

pain and suffering of loved ones, an unfortunate but ever present part of this journey

My parents always told me ...

You can do anything

My childhood ambition ...

was to create... plays, skits, painting, drawing, writing,..

My favorite memory ...

The connection that took place when my newborn baby was placed in my arms...all three times

Why I write ...

to encourage, to inspire, to teach

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

stories of people who overcame struggles/obstacles; God's Word

My first job ...

babysitting ... it was about people, even then

My best moment ...

enjoying the celebration of life, surrounded by loved ones

My inspiration ...

God, family, nature, that inner strength and beauty within each of us

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Religious

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The Guarding of the Canyons From my vantage point, I realize I have been raised to a new height, a level at which I've never been before. A new level of wisdom, authority, decisions, pressures. I'm standing on a precipice of life. It's tall, powerful, intimidating and unfamiliar. The surface is jagged, making it difficult to stand securely. On each side of my great lookout are two canyons. The deep canyon to my left provides a safe haven, a shelter for the younger ones still trying to navigate to life. Although a beautiful place to behold, the paths are rugged and unsafe. They look to me f...

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