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About Jeanne

a work in progress . . . with many traumas of varying intensities and life experiences revealing a Power beyond explanation, I am more open and less defined than in years past - raised in a fundamentalist Judeo-Christian home, I spent my young adult years searching for “truth” in many places and “unlearning” much of what I “knew” and that has drawn me to explore many other paths and gain from the journeys of others. My childhood was spent living in many places in the United States due to my family's music or ministry—The Hicks Family, made up of Olan and Barbara Hicks, my younger brothers, Clint and Chuck and me, sang in different combos (put out an album) - we do so no longer professionally . . . but, until my parents’ passing, a visit to a family gathering in Searcy would bring you to hear some harmonizing and foot-tapping sounds! Music still speaks to my heart. Photography and graphic design are primary aspects of the path God has me walking - new lessons come often as I observe and ponder the world around me and learn from creation—so exciting!

Making Bad Choices—and it hurts!

A friend, a family member . . . making bad choices & you can’t support those bad choices so you try to talk to them & they just reject you & get angry—you feel hurt & don’t know what to … Continue reading

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Road Rage Blessing

Yelling  . . . screaming . . . angry to the max! Yep, that’s what was happening in my car for many years—until I realized the only one being impacted by my outbursts was me, sometimes for hours or days … Continue reading

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I Will Walk Forward . . .

I WILL WALK FORWARD (in remembrance of September 11, 2001) I will walk forward from this moment in time, but this moment will never be far away from me; I will take up the task of living each day, mixed with the pain … Continue reading

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First Responder

We say we believe God is sovereign . . . but, I personally don’t see myself living like I believe it! I still find myself trying to “fix” things and react to what I see as if I am capable … Continue reading

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How many paths do you see?

CHOICES

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Conversation with a “Gifted” Oven

One thing I really love to do is bake. I have a gas stove because I feel I can control the temperature more precisely and, especially on baked goods, that can make a noticeable difference. Yesterday, I decided to make … Continue reading

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The pitcher is TOO big!

A lot of years ago, when I was very young, I would beg my mama to let me wash the dishes! I wanted to help my mama, I wanted to be special to her, and I wanted to be a … Continue reading

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In pursuit of . . .

Feeling overwhelmed with those emotions that come when the heart is touched—tears seemed very close as I felt God was pleased with what He saw going on in this one family’s life (Frank Slaughter) . . . I saw part … Continue reading

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Humility or Humidity?

It’s summer, so you expect to experience some humidity which can make you sweat, hot and wet to varying degrees—high humidity is very uncomfortable! Humility, in my opinion, is “cool.” My favorite definition of “humility” is from a quote I … Continue reading

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The “SOURCE” Be With You

Sometimes my life path seems overwhelming and it is SO empowering to know that all outcomes do not depend on my puny efforts or my ability to analyze and respond to any of what I see. Luke Skywalker in the … Continue reading

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