Dreaming Rose Creations

 Besides writing books, I've picked up candle making. I've actually been at it for over a year and find it very therapeutic. I love the creative process. I even opened an online shop, though most of my sales are in person. Who knew I'd sell out so fast! New scents coming out mid May!!

Feel free to check out my shop: Dreaming Rose Creations 

 

 

Dog Ranch for People too :-)

      Throughout my life there has only been a few things I've been passion about like,  Jesus, animals, art, writing, healing homosexuality,helping homeless people, dreams, and few others here and there. Thankfully God has allowed me to walk in one of my passions as an author. I've published 2, soon to be 3 books (and many more in the works). I'm grateful that the Holy Spirit deposits books in me.       
        Besides being an author/writer I'd like to open a "Dog Ranch" tag line "His eye is on the sparrow, so I know He watches me". This ranch would combine several things I love - helping hurting people, the country and animals (dogs). We'd provide housing for hurting people (homeless people maybe, or drug addicts, sex addicts etc) and rehabilitate them. These people would work on the ranch taking care of the homeless dogs that we rescue from shelters (before they are euthanized). Animals have a way of healing people and bringing joy in ways other things can't, that's why they are taken to hospitals, nursing homes and schools. Allowing the hurting people to care for the dogs would allow both human and dog to heal deep within their hearts.
       The ranch would provide Christian counseling, church services and activities, discipleship programs and more for those staying there. The possibilities are endless. We could even grow pumpkins and Christmas trees to raise money each season (another activity they can learn and take part in). We will also have adoption events to adopt out the dogs they have helped train and nurture back to health. They can study and learn about dogs and lead obedience classes for the new owners as well. This will allow them to walk in leadership roles and have more responsibilities. As they transition out of our ranch and into the real world they can also adopt a dog they've grown close to throughout their healing process. It would be neat if the dog they bonded with could stay in their cabin with them as a buddy (just depends on living environment). Our ranch will help them find jobs and find a stable safe home. We will also have people who will check in on them throughout the years to make sure everything is going smoothly and provide additional counseling. We'd have to hire people that LOVE people and LOVE animals.
     Honestly I have no idea how this vision will come to pass, but I wanted to blog it because it's been in me for so long. I wanted to officially write it down. When I picture the ranch in my head. I see a hunter green barn and white trim, but that's cosmetic and God may have something else in mind. I see lots of open land, I see open areas for  the dogs to run, also cabins where our residence will live, and counseling center and a sanctuary where we can have Christian bands come and speakers to minister to those living there. I also see a farming area where we grow seasonal things to sell.
       Taking care of dogs in a shelter type setting takes lots of work. So we would pay our residence a small amount to teach them how to handle money, with an assigned "mentor" to hold their hand during beginning stages. The money they earn while working (cleaning, walking, training, etc)  will be saved up for when they transition out of our facility (for a used car or emergency funds when living on their own). This way they don't fall back into their old cycle of lack and defeat.
       Lord willing this vision will come to pass. My hubs and I love people and love dogs. God can do anything. I pray He sends us a dream and shows us if, when and how. As for now I'm glad to have this finally posted somewhere. :-)

America's Entrepreneurial Spirit

          Finding a job is getting more and more difficult it seems. The typical system of going to college, making a resume, and getting a well paying job is not a fully functioning system anymore. The younger generations are going to have to start thinking more creatively to earn a living.

“I think entrepreneurship used to be a renegade’s choice, but today it’s a viable career path,” said Gerber, author of “Never Get A ‘Real’ Job“, whose mantra is “you need to create a job to keep a job." - Scott Gerber 

          I believe America has gotten into a rut. We've become complacent and comfortable. The majority of people have stopped dreaming outside of the box. We are dependent on established businesses to provide jobs instead of thinking for ourselves and developing new businesses. An Entrepreneurial spirit formed America's foundation and it's this spirit that will lead many of us successfully into the future.
          People shouldn't be afraid to dream! We need to be risk takers and step away from the normal way of doing things and dare to go a new way. There may not be a road leading the way you want to go, so make a road! It will pay off in the long run. Technology is changing, but our way of finding jobs isn't, at least not fast enough. The way our grandparents, and even parents found jobs and made a living will not be functional for future generations.
                   As Christians we have a major edge over our competitors! We have God- THE Master Creator! Talk about having the right guy on our team - eh? As we seek the Lord, He will show us what path to take. The Bible says in Proverbs 3:6 NLT, "Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take."
               God has a plan for each of our lives, and He wants nothing more than to share that plan with us! What gifts has He given you? What are you naturally good at? How can you market the talents He's placed in you? God's got an answer for all these questions. He will show you one step at a time.