Author Archives: dawnjeanauthor

I have to say as we journey through life God really answers our prayers. When we won’t leave a situation, He is the one that closes the doors we won’t because he knows what he has written for our story. I am in silent amazement as door after door keeps opening. I have an incredibleContinue reading “Opened Doors”

I’ve been in education for over 15 years and every year at this moment it is an amazing reflection for me. I am extremely proud of those seniors that we watched cross the stage and get their diplomas. They have survived some of the greatest adversarial situations of all time. They have showed endurance, strength,Continue reading “Reflection”

Hope is a blessing because when we feel Hope, we are positively looking toward the future. Hope is also something some have lost in this truly unsettled time. All of us have been affected one way or another by the world events of 2020. As we move into the Christmas and New Year season, giveContinue reading “Hope”

When we have situations that we can’t control in life, how do we handle them? Normally, I weigh my words carefully. When I get to the point of crying, that is when I know to pray because I am hurt and angry. I lashed out to a very dear friend today because of work stressContinue reading “Human Happens”

I had the opportunity to congregate with about 800 educators over the last couple of days. These educators range from Preschool to 12th grade and have so many years of experience. I am always humbled and thankful when I attend these events. In a world that is so upside down right now and a yearContinue reading “Safe Place”

There are days when things do not go the way we expect. We are living in unprecedented and crazy times. Keep believing, keep smiling, keep dancing, and most of all keep the faith. Grace starts new everyday and with this grace anything is a possibility……..DJ

Releasing a book during COVID has been a little crazy. It’s hard to do book signings while social distancing. However, I was able to do my first reading at Beaches Chapel Preschool a couple of weeks ago and this is why I decided to write children’s books. To see smiles on the faces of childrenContinue reading “Fairy Good Days”

Looking back, all of us have experienced joy, laughter, tears, uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and the other multitudes of emotions that life will throw on us. Without a warning, the rollercoaster will drop and leave you sometimes trying to catch your breath. When you see someone struggle, remember how you felt when you struggled and walkContinue reading “Looking Back”

As we step out on Faith and truly start living again, I am so incredibly amazed at the resilience people have. Step out on Faith, help a stranger, smile at everyone, know that there are people struggling and you can make a difference. Keep an eye on friends and family and those around us. OfferContinue reading “The Other Side”

I was sitting on the porch yesterday when three of my newly found duck friends waddled up to me. They looked like they didn’t have a care in the world. Great friends should be like that….find your waddle friends in life…lean on them when you need someone to lean on. Life is tough and whenContinue reading “Waddles”