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Hedi- The spunky little soldier of optimism

Hedi- Spunky little soldier of Optimism 

I met this amazing young lady while working as part of the photo team for her dance school. By far one of the spunkiest, sweetest, most energetic, and just downright cutest dancers ever. 

This is sweet little Hedi and her mother. She is truly a reminder that even in a crazy world, it is more than possible to raise children who can still see beauty and goodness in this world-and who help spread the message of just being a good person. Nicely done; Hedi is truly a beautiful young lady, inside and out. 

Photo: Jetta Marie

Poem: Jetta Marie

Gratitude Of The Day: Little Ms. Hedi- who reminds us all that it is possible, no matter how crazy of times we live in that there is always reason to have a little bounce in your step and a smile on your face. We can choose to let the little things bug us and bring us down, or we can break out in dance and make a new friend. Hedi had two photo shoots to be apart of today, and they were two hours apart. That is a LONG time to wait for a young kid, but rather than being sad about it she took a seat next to me and I was smiling within minutes. I asked about her dance costume, she promptly told me she was not fond of the make-up aspect of the outfit but agreed she did look pretty awesome, and before you know it this spunky little cutie was naming the songs on my little Pandora app (Disney songs) and  bringing smiles and laughter to everyone who took a seat by my little picture day check in table. You are amazing, Ms. Hedi. And don't you EVER forget that! 

 To Frown Or Smile

We have a choice to wear a frown 

Or we can turn the frown around

We can complain and be so sad

Or we can find ways to be glad

Is much more fun to dance and play

Than to be grumpy, Anyday

So don't let the weather get you down

Don't find Excuses to wear that frown

Look around, look high and low

From summer sun to glistening snow

There are many things for which I am glad

And even when I'm feeling sad

I know that goodness is still there

Even if life right now, may not seem fair

I know that I will be OK

And tomorrow is a brand new day!

So ring the bell and bang the drum

There's so much joy and fun to come.

Live each day with wonder and glee

And lets find reasons to be happy!

Silly Milly The Boxer

 This is Ms.Milly the boxer and her person Daxton

And these are the little fashionista's pretty pink claws

Photos: Jetta Marie

Poem: Jetta Marie

Gratitude Of The Day: The every so stylish Ms. Milly The Boxer. This sweet little girl is so calm and gentle that she was totally ok with her owner primping her up to the nines and painting her cute little paws a lovely coral pink. She made me smile from ear to ear, that is for sure. Thanks Milly!

Silly Milly The Boxer

Silly Milly,

You fancy pup!

You got your paws

So dollied up!

A pretty pink 

For prancing round

A fancier pup 

Can not be found.

In starting a trend

You showed no fear

And you made me grin

From ear to ear.

So here's to you,

The fashion star!

Ms. Milly The Boxer

You just raised the bar.

 Cheers to you

You sweet little pup

And thanks you for helping

To cheer this girl up.

I was having a hard day

but then you came along

And when a pup struts her pink toes

How can anything be wrong?

Pretty Ms. Milly,

You beautiful pup

I am sure I'm not the only

Face you cheered up.

Keep right on prancing

Those beautiful feet

And thank you for bringing

My smile back to me.

Letter: May1st-Bren Day

Dear Readers;

I will be honest; for once ye dear old Chatterbox is at a loss for words. Today marks the decade point for my husband and his family in the loss of their oldest brother. After a lifetime of depression he ended his life on May 1st of 2004. Though those he loved and those who loved him have come to heal as much as they can from what happened that day, there are still a lot of wounds that may never heal in this life and a sadness that surrounds today that seems to loom like a little black rain cloud gone haywire. (excuse the Winnie-the-pooh reference)

From the stories that my husband has shared with me, I have learned a great deal about his big brother and have come to know a lot about him through the loving memories of his family and those who loved him. One of the things I learned was that he had a sincere respect and love for those who had passed on and insisted on Halloween being what it was intended to be; a day to remember the dead. He had a love for people that did not end in this life, and though I did not get the chance to meet him before he passed away, I find that ability and beauty to love beyond this life remarkable and awing.

My Husband and I do not like the idea of choosing the day he passed away to  honor him. We usually celebrate him on Memorial day, Halloween and his birthday. We like to honor him on the days where he was happy and alive and full of the love that he gave so freely to all he knew. We light one of his candles on those days and Chaz tells me a new story about him. But I realize that many focus on this day because there is still so much pain and want and mourning still going on from losing this beautiful, powerful man. Though I never had the chance to give him a hug or be humbled by his heart of gold, I have grown to love and admire him very much through the stories and love that his family has kept alive for him. And in whatever small ways I can, I want to help keep those memories alive for anyone still in need of comfort right now.

As I said, Chaz and I don't focus his life on the anniversary of the day he passed away, but I do intend on lighting a candle for him on memorial day, Halloween and his birthday. I found a wonderful little park in salt lake that would be the perfect place to do these little vigils for him and it would be really awesome if anyone would like to come and join us. Please look me up on Facebook under jett boren and shoot me a message if you would like to come and we will get something set up. I am also in the process of creating a memory page on Facebook for him. If anyone has pictures, videos,or memories they would like to share please visit the Bren Boren Memory page.

I love you all, and am praying for each of you who are effected by what happened a decade ago today. Know that in time and in surrounding yourself with those who truly loved him and sharing the goodness that was Bren that some of that pain will heal. I will do what I can to keep opportunities open for those memories to thrive. The beauty of a good heart will never fade with death, for in pure love for others ones memories will bare light and goodness that cannot be erased.

Sincerely and Artfully Yours,

JettaMarie