Rantings & Praise ~shell

People often ask me "Why would you move from Monterey CA to Chattanooga TN?" I hear that question, at least once daily. My story is pretty much documented throughout this blog. I haven't blogged in a while because I have been busy creating a non-profit called Lionhearts. Backing up...I was very ill. I was bedridden for many years. During that time I went back to school (Academy of Art University SF,), ran a business (I.E,) raised 7 kids...and did most of it from bed or in a sitting position. I became a research patient at Stanford, a long enough story in itself and became mobile. We had a sprawling beautiful ranch and every dime we spent on living expenses was taking money away from the cause that I believe God called me to. I had an amazing nonprofit called Artists4Change, encouraging all to use their talents to help their community, their world. We raised 10s of thousands of dollars for many different needs. I loved watching artists...

First off, thank YOU, thank you for subscribing, being inspired and inspiring and a part of this blog of processing and hope. I honestly don't have any idea how I would get through this life without the many of you who support me. One of the reasons for the blog was to communicate with you collectively, because I couldn't manage it one at a time. The response has been overwhelming, uplifting and life giving. Armchair Warrior These Days.  I have posted a lot in the past two days.  Life being filled with processing grief, pain and yes, even great joys. A note/rant on The Light Will Slaughter the Darkness A testimony in Instagram  A note about Little Angel  (song available.) Now a full fledged Blog! Bring Drops of Joy In the Pain Sunday morning at church, I had an intense worship time and posted about it on my IG account, link above. We had empowering guests at the church, a couple, with offerings of hope, experience and strength. They have a won...