Today is our last day in Chiquimula and we are heading to a school in the mountains for another shoe distribution. We had to leave our van at the bottom of the road, as the road was to steep. We all jumped on the back of another all wheel truck and headed up the … Read more
Our 1st day in Guatemala was very exciting. We are staying in Chiquiamula with Jess and Josh. They came here from Alabama and started as missionaries with an organization called Building Believers in Christ. They are a great couple that clearly demonstrates southern hospitality. The 1st orphanage we went to was called Es Cuopis … Read more
Michael Turns 18!!!! I can’t believe that my baby boy is turning 18 at the end of the month! To think, it was 16 years ago that our world got turned upside down and the doctors said he would not live 6 months. No, Michael would not see his 3rd birthday, 4th birthday and … Read more
What are you giving yourself this Holiday/Christmas Season? I am giving myself the gift of gratitude this Christmas Season. I think we can all sit and think about all the things that maybe did not go our way, or goals that have passed us by, accomplishments that never became a reality. So … Read more
So many people have been asking about great juice drinks and smoothies I just had to add another one of my favorites to my blog.I am still lovin the kale and how it gives me energy and makes me feel, so here is my latest concoction. handful of kale handful of spinach 1 pear- cored-skin … Read more
Sacred Space Sacred space, what does that mean to you? For many it may mean a spiritual place and to others just simply a quiet space that no one can find them or reach them. Today I feel we are all in search of that “sacred space”. I can remember being in the hospital with … Read more
Kale the new Spinach Now that I am a 50 year old woman and in medical menopause I am even more vigilant about how food can help or harm me. Reading and researching foods has not become a casual past time but a necessity. As a result of my … Read more
Join Jodi Sampson as she proves that never giving up and relying on faith can lead to The Face of a Miracle.
Tanzania Jan.16, 2013 I turned 50 and decided to fulfill a dream and check 1 thing off my bucket list! When I worked at New Balance I became familiar with a non-profit organization, Soles4Souls and I really loved the simplicity of it. Take shoes you do not wear and give them to someone who has … Read more
My First Job “What day do you graduate?” “Sunday June 5th”, I answered. “OK. You can start Monday, June 6th. Be here at 8:00am.” Those were Howard Fine’s harsh words to me as he reluctantly hired me. I had sent out over 30 resumes, which in 1983 were sent by mail. M.H Fine was a … Read more