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Two years ago when we had that awful black ice storm, so many of my Back-Up Dancers sent Shane and me cleats for the ice. When they started arriving in the mail, I remember thinking, “Well, we’ll probably never need these again…” but I kept every single pair because y’all spent your hard-earned money on us, and I value that more than you know.

Well… here we are today with ice everywhere again. And let me tell you — I am SO thankful I kept those cleats.

Because of you, we were able to get out and take care of the animals safely today. No slipping, no falling, just a whole lot of gratitude in my heart. 💙

Thank you, thank you, thank you to our Back-Up Dancers for always thinking about us, always supporting us, and always showing up for us — even in ways you might not realize at the time.

We truly could not do this without y’all. 🥰❄️

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Some of you may look at this picture and think it’s gross. Some of you may think it’s amazing. But let me tell you what I see.

I see my husband with a heart of gold. 💛
Shane harvested this deer for a man who is unable to hunt and provide food for his family. Let that sink in for a minute. That’s not just hunting — that’s serving, that’s loving your neighbor, that’s showing up for someone in need.

Now let me be honest… for years I didn’t always understand his passion for hunting. Every season it requires me to be a little more independent, a little more patient, and a lot more understanding. And I’m kind of proud of myself for how far I’ve come in that. It may sound boastful, but it’s taken a real shift in my mindset — from not understanding at all, to fully supporting and respecting why he does what he does.

This picture reminds me why I’ve pushed myself to understand. It’s not just about hunting. It’s about a man who will go out of his way to help others. It’s about providing. It’s about compassion.

I’m really proud of you, Shane. 🦌❤️

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It seems like every single day there’s some new scam floating around out there. 🤦‍♀️ Here’s today’s scam… and let me tell you, I get some version of this from different people over and over again, week after week.

What makes me sad isn’t just the scam itself — it’s how these messages are designed to accuse people, scare people, and pressure them into clicking things or giving up information. It’s heartbreaking that this is the world we live in now.

Please be careful, y’all. Don’t click strange links. Don’t respond to emails or messages that feel “off.” And when in doubt, stop and double-check before you do anything.

I just wanted to share this as a reminder to protect yourselves. There are a lot of cruel and dishonest people out there… but we’re not going to let them steal our peace. 💛

Stay safe. ❤️

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Quick health update from me today ❤️

I went to the doctor today to have my ear tube removed, and when I got there he told me he was going to have to do a nerve block in my ear first. That meant a needle going down into my ear canal to numb the nerve. 😳 I’m not gonna lie, that sounded terrifying… but believe it or not, I didn’t feel it at all. Completely pain-free! 🙌

He removed the tube and so far I’ve had no side effects from the removal. I am still having popping and a lot of pressure in my ear, but that’s what I’ve been dealing with this whole time.

This Wednesday I’ll be having an MRI of the structure of my ears. The doctor said it could be several different things causing this pressure, but he won’t know for sure until we get those results. Once the MRI is done, he’ll call me with the results.

My next appointment is in five weeks — he chose that timeframe to give my ear time to heal from the tube removal.

I’d sure appreciate your prayers as we try to get to the bottom of what’s going on. I’m trusting God through this process and thankful for good doctors and answered prayers already. ❤️🙏

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Whoever sent me this gorgeous blanket, THANK YOU!!!!!🦚

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328 eggs donated this week to Cullman Caring For Kids

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This is Timmy Boy!!! Isn't he gorgeous???

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6 years ago. Wow!!!!

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For a while now, I wake up and it feels like every single day something happens. But isn’t that just life?

I’ll be 55 this year, and I’ve been in counseling for 16 years — yes, with the same counselor. And I can honestly say it has changed my life.

In the early years, I’d call her or go see her and mostly… I complained. About everything. About how hard life was. About what wasn’t fair. About what hurt.

But somewhere along the way, something shifted.

Instead of asking, “Why is my life so hard?” I started asking:
“How do I cope with this?”
“What tool do I need to put in my pocket for this situation?”
“How do I handle this conflict with Shane in a healthy way?”

Those questions changed my life.

Not focusing on how bad things are… but focusing on how I’m going to deal with them and how I’m going to grow through them.

For the past couple of years, I’ve been a mental health advocate — because I suffer too. Some people suffer out loud. Some suffer in silence. I was definitely an “out-loud” sufferer.

But here’s what I’ve learned:
In life, we have choices.
We can sit out and gripe about the problem…
Or we can dance and look for solutions.

I’m choosing to dance. 💃

I hope this encourages someone today. You’re not alone. And there are tools you can learn to carry with you. ❤️

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I’m home from the hospital. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the likes, comments, prayers, and messages. I sat and read every single one of them, and it truly meant more to me than you’ll ever know. It made me realize just how many people care, and that alone lifted my spirit.

The last couple of days have been rough. I haven’t been able to keep any of my regular medicine down because I was vomiting, so mentally I’m pretty jacked up right now. On top of that, I haven’t had my hormones either… so it’s been a double whammy — emotions and depression all over the place.

But here’s the good part… I’m determined not to sit this one out today.

For the third day in a row, I have the most wonderful husband who went out and did all the animal chores for me. ❤️ And today, my goal is simple: get up, wash my face, brush my teeth, take my medicine, and get outside for some good vitamin D.

Maybe… just maybe… I’ll even get to see my granddaughter today. And that alone would bring my heart so much joy.

Thank you all for loving me through this. One small step at a time. 💛

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