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All dogs go to Heaven

Stallone was our middle son, Austin’s dog. He was a GIANT bulldog. When Austin was off work, Stallone was with him. He went fishing with him and to the store. He was a happy dog and you could tell, so Austin didn’t put him on a leash and people didn’t mind. Stallone’s size was intimidatingContinue reading “All dogs go to Heaven”

Donut Falls, Big Cottonwood Canyon

I went to my eye doctor recently and while collaborating with the technician in deciding which frames to choose from she recanted a story I told her a year ago and said I should blog about it. Our oldest son got a new job, and his training was in Salt Lake City, Utah. He invitedContinue reading “Donut Falls, Big Cottonwood Canyon”

Texas Hold Em

“Alexa play the number one country music song Texas Hold Em by Beyonce”. My Husband and I’s oldest son gave us an Alexa, it is a device that can play music and complete many other helpful tasks with an oral command. Alexa started playing the song along with the video. What the …..? Who areContinue reading “Texas Hold Em”

Tattoo

Kevin, my husband, has a few tattoos. He has my name, Rochelle Diane, on the inside of his right bicep and the name Jesus on his chest over his heart. He has wanted me to go with him to get a tattoo as well but I have refused and would quote the Bible verse inContinue reading “Tattoo”

Mean Girls

I saw the first movie, Mean Girls. Comedian Tina Fey wrote the script about high school social clicks, bullying and the damaging effect it has on teenagers. I had several of these experiences throughout school and it doesn’t stop at the high school level I can assure you. If you are a pretty girl andContinue reading “Mean Girls”

Circle of Life

In the movie and play, The Lion King, there is a common theme, the Circle of Life. My husband and I were able to witness an amazing example of this. After my horse accident, everyone including doctors, family members, friends but most importantly God told me that I can’t ride horses anymore, one morning IContinue reading “Circle of Life”

Dog/God

Dogs. How many of you have dogs? I have a love/hate relationship with dogs. Probably because my son was attacked by a dog. We have two Labradors, Pistol and Donald, bought to use for my husband’s hunting. When we got Pistol Pete, my husband Kevin asked me to teach him the basics. So, Pistol andContinue reading “Dog/God”

Christmas in September

Write Book, check. Publish Book, check. Promote Book…I have been amazed at what it takes to do all of these things. People have asked me ”What’s it like to be an author?” I say “It’s like building a house, all the decisions, and then you have to furnish it!” By that I mean promoting, promotingContinue reading “Christmas in September”

The Gift that Keeps on Giving

In 1925 Victor Radio company coined the phrase “The Gift that Keeps on Giving.” Kodak and other companies used the slogan also. But, it was the Lord that thought of this concept first. I never thought about it until my husband and I were leading a weekly Bible study at Goodland children’s home in Hugo,Continue reading “The Gift that Keeps on Giving”

Disabled or Different?

My girlfriend who lives in California just had a baby girl and I wanted to go see them. My husband and I had 3 very young sons, all close in age and I thought I needed a break. I became even more exhausted from trying to make sure all was prepared and planned for myContinue reading “Disabled or Different?”