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So many blessings to be thankful for in my life! Are things perfect? No. Are they a hot mess? Always. But they are my hot mess and I love them all. I am blessed with family, friends, and Jesus! Isn’t that all we really need? Be thankful for all your blessings no matter how smallContinue reading “Blessings”

It has been such an incredible journey the last year. The old adage of telling God your plans and then watching him work in a totally different way is so true! I have learned so many lessons about faith the past six months. To entirely trust your faith is quite an incredible feeling. Extremely frightening,Continue reading “Faith Always”

I am so excited to share, storyboard is set for Metro Mutt!! I cannot wait to share Metros alphabet journey with you!! Anxiously awaiting print copies!!…….DJ

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”