After the birth of our little girl Karly; David lost his job. In nine months we went through our entire life savings. I was too prideful to ask for help financially. I had been volunteering at a local food pantry when the Director became aware of our situation. I'll never forget the feelings of guilt and shame that came over my spirit when I was handed a paper bag and told to fill it up. "If nothing else, do it for Karly," Patricia said to me as she loaded the bag full of diapers and wipes.

I could NOT believe that this was trully happening to us. We were the givers. "We are supposed to be the givers" I thought to myself, "I'm better than this!" Man, did I beat myself up with words and judgement of myself!" However, the truth of the matter is, hunger can befall us all. We all hunger for something... literally and figuratively.

Life speaks to us all the time. It comes in the form of whispers, nudges and kicks. I grew up in a hardwroking blue collar family. People find a way! They make it work. They DON'T get handouts.

David and I were applying for positions but getting a job takes time and finding one to match a salary you need to cover bills for a lifestyle you were living can pose a significant challenge.

It proved to be just the KICK that I needed to bring my dream of yumbitz to life. I would have kept thinking about yumbitz and maybe never brought it to life. However, you seem to get your ass in gear once there's a fire under it.

Everything happens for a reason. When things seem to be out of control it is best not to resist, for they say what you resist, persist. Rather, accept it as a sign that you are not alone.

When everything seems to be failing apart. It may just be This is agreat opportunity to re-think and re-valuate our lives. Adjust priorities.

Life is pretty incredible when you take the time to "tune in".

It will take you on a magical journey if you are willing to move.
"Life is happening for us, not to us." Tony Robbins