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The Journey Begins

1/5/2016

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It's hard to believe that a little over five years ago I closed my once successful  coaching company  to be a stay at home mom. It was all I ever dreamed of for  over 10 years of juggling motherhood and owning a business. I loved being an entrepreneur  and took great pride in helping women business owners learn how to start and build  their dream companies. Still, I longed to grow my family and focus on just doing one thing well because really the only thing that felt like it was going well was the business.  When I closed the business I truly thought I would never coach again. I was so done. But over the last 5 years I have been growing  and shifting in new ways so that I may once again help others reach their dreams. They say that we teach what we most need to learn, well... I have been learning so much... That is the understatement of the year. 

5 years ago I had a brand new baby and 3 other daughters -  one in preschool, one in 4th grade, and a 7th grader. .  We lived in a nice area close to the beach, the girls were in good schools, and I had a lovely community of friends.  We seemed to have it all but what not everyone knew is that we were living in a constant state of stress.   It's incredible to think  how drastically our world has  changed and how everything we  once believed would be turned upside down. I mean thinking about it now, it really shouldn't have been such a shock. My oldest was already in the 3rd school in 3 years and we had met with enough experts that we should have had it figured out by then,  only we  didn't.  No one really had a clue what to do. Our home was in constant chaos. There was fighting and arguing. My  oldest daughter hated school and our relationship was deteriorating and our second child was suffering with severe anxiety. We felt out of control, desperate and afraid.  

I am happy to say that this story has a happy ending or beginning depending on how you look at it. Five years ago was the year that we finally had my oldest tested for giftedness and I started to realize everything I thought about parenting  kids - especially gifted kids was wrong. This is my blog about our journey. I hope that my story inspires others to live a more spacious life. One where learning and living has no limits. 
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Chavva link
1/6/2016 12:31:39 am

Your story is inspiring for anyone looking for the strength to make a change or the resolve to continue on the path that is right for their family. I look forward to reading more!

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Katja / Shift Ctrl Art link
1/6/2016 07:40:29 am

This is going to be amazing. I can't wait to follow along. Welcome to blogging friend :)

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Karen Morrison link
1/6/2016 09:01:08 am

Thank you!! I have a lot to learn:)

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Xandra
1/6/2016 07:49:47 am

Write more, write more!!!

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Kate
7/18/2017 06:57:35 am

You just brought tears to my eyes! We are in the exact same boat. Wevery known my oldest was gifted since 3rd grade, and he's been in the gifted services offered, but it hasn't been enough. This past year I thought it would be better because he went to middle school, but it was way, way worse. His grades slipped, his attitude changed, he just completely gave up on school. It was so sad to watch! So now we will be homeschooling this up coming year to hopefully get that live of learning back for him! He is the most excited I've seen him in years! I wish I would've had the courage to do it years ago. Imy excited to follow you in your journey on your blog!

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Karen link
7/18/2017 08:15:08 pm

Oh thank you for commenting mama! Many blessings on a wonderful year of homeschooling.

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Tamara Hayes
7/18/2017 09:04:37 pm

I remember all of this. I remember your thoughts about it and your courage to embrace the change. I am so extremely proud of the mother, wife, and trusted leader you've remained through it all.

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