Halloween Treats

This Band Mom was up all night before Halloween making themed cupcakes for 90 band members.

I just had to enjoy the local Huckleberry wine while rocking out to Pink- Greatest Hits.

 

Young Angel Enters Heaven

A precious soul from my hometown of Jerome, ID took his own life.  Allegedly it is the aftermath of bullying.  This precious young man is a friend of mine's son. I cannot imagine what she is going through & send her as many loving thoughts that I can.
He was 13 years old. He will touch countless lives in his few Earthly Years. What An Angel in Heaven!
There are many stories being shared on social media reporting the bullying that took place. 
My hope is that it will move the hearts of all those that Love Him to become proactive and prevent any type of ugliness in their futures!

James Rasmussen In Loving Memory

In Loving Memory of James Rasmussen- My Soul Friend

Oct. 18, 1976-Oct. 1, 2014

HORSESHOE BEND | James Duane Leazer Rasmussen was born Oct. 18, 1976, in Twin Falls to Kenneth and Sharla Owens Leazer. He passed to the next life on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in Boise.
James and his brother, Cody, followed their mother, Sharla, into the Rasmussen family in 1988. After attending school in Jerome, he married Stephanie Walker and they had two children, Dylan and Karolina. They resided in Boise for several years while James attended ITT Tech for drafting. They separated in 2010. James met and was engaged to Courtney Sullivan, the mother of Madelynne, Pierce and Analiese. To this couple was born James’s third child, Statham Edward Rasmussen. They made their home in Horseshoe Bend until the time of his death.
James is survived by his fiance, Courtney; his mother, Sharla, and his father, Rocky; two brothers, Jason and Cody; and six children. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Leazer.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Life Church of Magic Valley, 25 E. 100 S. in Jerome, and again at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Horseshoe Bend American Legion Hall, 120 W. Boise St. in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho. James’s family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in his name to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary of Jerome.

James & I went to elementary school together in good ol' Jerome, ID.  He played sports & I cheered, so we spent a lot of time with one another throughout the years, and became great friends.  He's the epitome of a true friend!  I honestly believe that he left this earthly life without a single enemy!
He is one of the people that I've always kept in contact with. We've had great times gathering for drinks and laughs.

To volunteering at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Boise, ID.

To Supporting Framily at the Relay for Life in Twin Falls, ID.

We've even re-lived some old memories of painting our "School Rock" at JHS in the middle of the night during our 15 yr class reunion.

He was sure to add the names of our Classmates in Heaven..

While I was away working in Goldbar, WA, I received the news that No One wants to hear.  Our Big Giant Reliable Teddy Bear Protector Soul Friend had left this Earthly Life.
Wrenched with pain, I followed the guidance of my Almighty and omnipresent Angels into the most serene place I could find..

To sob uncontrollably.

And Pray.


Then followed the Great Guidance to a beautiful secluded place.

 I'd finally found the perfect place to drown out my sorrows.

On the way, I found a "DUCK" that someone else had left for a loved one & knew that I MUST leave one for him too.

I crawled out on to the log. Listened to the water flow beneath, the birds chirping, the bugs buzzing, and the sweet breath of my Creator.  I connected with my soul in a way that cannot be described. 

Upon the sunset of the day of his passing, after his "Duck" was completed, I saw his golden spirit stand above the water and smile at me.
I have no doubt that his spirit will live on forever in all of those of us that Love Him!
I was able to make it back to ID in time to drive down to my hometown for his Celebration of Life Service.
It was perfect!  It was Fabulous seeing so many people gather for the Love one One Friend!
I had a wonderful time catching up with classmates and painting the school rock late at night in honor of Sweet James.

May You Rest In Peace Until We Meet Again My Friend!

I Love You!
 

 

Because of You

As I'm rocking out, scrubbing floors, I hear a song that stops me in my tracks.  My soul is touched.



Once I was finished, I went out to the garage where I could sing and dance my heart out.  (Wouldn't you?! I'm home alone, and NEED to fuel my soul through music!!) 
Well, while I'm karaoke-ing away, I felt so many emotions while repeatedly singing this song, tears streaming. I felt my mother's soul, and have no doubt that she was here with me. It was as though I had the opportunity to "clear the air" with her and/or a few of our issues by releasing such raw emotion.
Suicide is a curious situation. It's not a path that I enjoy being along, but I sure as hell am not going to be a victim of my mother's choice! In understanding that there is so much spiritual growth taking place, helps me realize that I now get to love her without the mental chains that were binding her heart from feeling loved.

Living in Mayberry..

I LOVE the little town that I live in! I don't know many people, which is fabulous! It keeps me out of the political circles. I could go on and on about the things I love about living here, but that's for another post. What I do want to share, is this wonderful story.. It was posted on our town facebook site this week.

Our family tortoise has gone missing! We have had him for over 2 years and have gotten very attached. He has been gone for about 2 weeks and he will need his medicine again soon. He weighs about 30 pounds and doesn't bite. But also needs special food for his diet. He will die if he is on his back/turned over. We are hoping he is nearby we are located by the LDS church and please let me know if u see him or find him. I will find more pictures and post them!

I live a couple of blocks from the church, so told everyone in the neighborhood to be looking out for it. 
Well, to add the icing to this little cake, the Chief of Police posted the FIND of this family pet!!
It is safe and sound at home thanks to a Wonderful Community!

Earth Angels

I've been truly blessed to know some of the universe's most AMAZING EARTH ANGELS!
One of my Earth Angels came in to my life years ago.  She was becoming a certified PA, while I was working my way through the medical field, trying to gain as much experience in different things as possible.  This, Earth Angel, not only taught me how to be the very best MA that I could, she taught me life long lessons.  The books and thoughts that she shared with me have made a positive difference in my life to this day!  I lost touch with her when I left the clinic we worked at. Years later, we find one another on Facebook. Although we hadn't met up in person, I got to live vicariously through her pictures as she and her family travel the world.  We'd chat once in a while, but nothing significant. Until one day...
She sends me a message about a new product that she's been learning about.  Metagenics. Have you heard of it? She knew my complaints about Crohn's and Fibromyalgia, and thought that this would help. 
Seriously!  Life Changing point in my life, once again! BA-BAAM!
I've been doing the cleanse, and WOW! Talk about life-changing!
I cannot wait to share more about this experience!
Until then, check out the website!
http://www.metagenics.com
I have some more life changing stories to come..