Memories

Reflecting on the Year

Reflecting on the Year
As we wrap up 2025, I encourage you to take some time to reflect on the year.  Many times, we want to jump to resolutions for the new year; we want to start fresh.  But I find there’s power and purpose when we first look back.

Here’s the practice I like to do at the end of each year.  

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Janell's Breakaway Hits

Janell's Breakaway Hits
With this entry, I thought it would be fun to reminisce a bit and re-introduce a creative project that I completed shortly after I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009.

Music was an important part of my coping and healing process.  I didn't know it then, but there are studies proving the power of music on our well-being.  Still today I turn to different types of music to meet me where I'm at.

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Tug!

Tug!
This week Brielle and I crossed off another hard 2024 goal that we crushed together!  I was a beaming proud Momma as I watched the determination on ....
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The Power of Passion

The Power of Passion
What was I thinking?  A road trip through multiple states over two weeks with my parents and daughter.  Quickly I learned with proper planning and research this would be a magical experience for us all.

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As Featured in Area Woman Magazine: The Gift of Fun

As Featured in Area Woman Magazine:  The Gift of Fun
I had the privilege of writing an article for Area Woman Magazine.
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