On our travels East from the West Coast, we stopped at a few major landmarks along the way. Since 2004 when the kids' dad was alive, we seem to develop a love for our National Parks. I encourage anyone who can to visit our national "treasures".

Sometimes "you don't know what you got til it's gone" and it seems this is as much of a national word, as it is personal. It applies at every level right now, as we survey the landscapes of our past, present, and futures. People perish, and panic, when there is a lack of vision.... and leadership.

As we stepped foot on the land across the country, I found myself saying aloud this land is ours; we fought for it; we are not giving it up.‪#‎freedom2015‬. The kids thought it odd that such words would come out of my mouth, but I knew there was a reason for speaking LIFE.........

Ahead of the times.

I found myself, only a few months later, naming my first book "Taking My Territory." How appropriate. This is about way more than my simple, little life......... everyone has a story. There is always territory to take, even when unchartered, unknown, and yes, a little bit afraid too.

My oldest son ventured home in support of his single, widowed mother, and in endeavoring to get some things back on track relating to business. He did what was needed and worked remotely from home with his job in SF. It was tough to leave Northern CA Country for him.....

However, it was not sustainable. Jordan tends to like his privacy and I try to respect that; however, there are times I need to share smile emoticon He came back in support. Out of a land of selfish ambition and vain glories, he sacrificed. When he chose to end his stint with BAM, God provided a new local resource.

Sometimes we need to know that in the sacrifice, there will be an end point. It will not go on forever before a reward comes. Earlier this year, my gut told me many changes would take place in December, and the Lord has not let me down yet.

Jordan's got an announcement to make in the coming days........

"Wherever you place your feet, you will prosper." The Book of Joshua