The winds of change are a blowin'! At the end of this month, I will be transitioning from being Nanny Jes, to Coach Jes as I embark fully on this journey as a professional Life Coach. I'm more than halfway through my Practicum with Adler Learning USA, and I'm so excited to be doing what I love and to have found my vocation, my calling, my purpose in life!
I just finished shooting this promo video with the very talented Barton Robison. He's excellent at what he does, and helped me to tell and excellent story to my audience about what coaching is and what I do. Please watch and feel free to contact me if you are interested in receiving some coaching!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Saturday, November 12, 2011
In the Midwest
In a moment of down time, thought I'd post some pics from the road!
Sleeping girl.
We got a full tour of Lambeau Field! Go Pack! :)
Lucy loves having more people to read to her! (Matt Brouwer is on tour with us, check out his music!)
Her cheeks just keep getting more and more squeezable!Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Here's What's Happened
Wow. It's been toooo long since I've gotten on here and blogged. Sorry, my faithful few. Admittedly, I haven't really thought about this blog much in the last several months, but it's time to bust it out as I begin a new adventure! More on that in a second, but before I do, a brief summary of some of the highlights from past months....
On the train to spend a few days in Amsterdam....what a whirlwind! Elaine and I spent nearly three weeks in Europe traveling into three countries and having many adventures along the way.
I've started my own business! I am excited to say that I know what I want to be when I grow up- a Life Coach! I started the certification process back in May with a school here in Phoenix, and am halfway through! I am currently taking clients and have a Facebook page that I would love for you to check out and 'like'!
On September 2, 2011, Nora Grace Heller entered the world! I love my new niece! This is us only about an hour after she was born.
I had the AWESOME opportunity to hike from the South to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon last month. 27 women completed 24 miles of hiking in one day. We started training back in May and can't wait to do it again next year!
The latest big news?! JJ Heller now has a tour bus and I am on it! David and JJ decided a tour bus was the best way to keep doing what they're doing, while keeping the family all together. So I am on tour with them as nanny for their Fall Tour.
Here's little Nora at 2 months!
My dear friend, Elaine, and I had the privilege of seeing the US Women's National Team play France in the Semis in Germany!
On the train to spend a few days in Amsterdam....what a whirlwind! Elaine and I spent nearly three weeks in Europe traveling into three countries and having many adventures along the way.
I've started my own business! I am excited to say that I know what I want to be when I grow up- a Life Coach! I started the certification process back in May with a school here in Phoenix, and am halfway through! I am currently taking clients and have a Facebook page that I would love for you to check out and 'like'!
On September 2, 2011, Nora Grace Heller entered the world! I love my new niece! This is us only about an hour after she was born.
I had the AWESOME opportunity to hike from the South to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon last month. 27 women completed 24 miles of hiking in one day. We started training back in May and can't wait to do it again next year!
The latest big news?! JJ Heller now has a tour bus and I am on it! David and JJ decided a tour bus was the best way to keep doing what they're doing, while keeping the family all together. So I am on tour with them as nanny for their Fall Tour.
Here's little Nora at 2 months!
One of the perks of touring is the opportunity to meet up with folks along the way. My Uncle Jim came and met us a few days ago while we were just outside of Baltimore, MD.
So as you can see, I've been quite busy. I'm hoping to update with a few more pics along the way. And if you know of anyone who needs a Life Coach, send them my way!
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Garden Update!
Here's a quick update on our cute little square foot garden! We are seeing some progress with our seeds sprouting and our lettuce growing. Not sure if the Broccoli or Cauliflower will cooperate with us, since it was sort of late in the game when we planted it.
We mixed in some of this Red Leaf Lettuce with some other leafy varieties for a salad last week.
The onions are coming up nicely!
I really like how the spinach is just starting to get a broad leaf, not just a little blade.
We still need to purchase our tomato and pepper plants. Then we will REALLY be off and running!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Answers in the desert.
Today I took full advantage of having the day off and the weather being absolutely gorgeous. I grabbed something to lunch on at Trader Joe's and brought it to a little gem in Phoenix called Canaan in the Desert to spend some time in the quiet beauty of the prayer garden that they have open to the public.
When I pray, I usually spend most of the time doing all of the talking, but I wanted to do more listening today. I wanted to hear from the Lord how I should best honor my brother. Every 22nd day of the month I want to dedicate to Josh, as that was the day he went to be the Lord almost seven months ago. Someone who lost a family member told me that she and her family have put this idea into practice and it has been something they have come to cherish. I've spent a week and a half since she told me of this idea brainstorming how I could best honor Josh, but nothing came to mind...until today.
As I was praying, I started to think about Josh and remember the activities he liked to do, the things he thought important, the priorities he set in his life. As I opened my eyes and looked down, I was holding an empty juice bottle that I drank with my lunch and it suddenly hit me! Josh loved to juice! He became a juicing expert towards the end. I remember asking him questions about nutrients of various fruits and vegetables and he always had an answer for me. So this, I decided, was how I would honor Josh. On the 22nd of every month I am going to juice for Josh. Perhaps it's a whole meal, maybe it's just a wheat grass shot, or maybe I pick some oranges and drink some freshly squeezed orange juice. There are many possibilities, but the important thing is that the action is honoring and remembering the brother I love.
I invite anyone who wants to participate in this to join me. You are welcome to let me know when you do, or to do it with me. We can share stories about Josh, laugh at his querks, cry if need be, whatever we want to make it.
I loved that in the quietness of the desert, I was able to so clearly know that this was the way that the Lord wanted me to honor Josh. For the last week and a half, I was trying to come up with something so hard that I was getting lost in the activity. Sometimes all it takes is to be still, sit quietly, and listen.
When I pray, I usually spend most of the time doing all of the talking, but I wanted to do more listening today. I wanted to hear from the Lord how I should best honor my brother. Every 22nd day of the month I want to dedicate to Josh, as that was the day he went to be the Lord almost seven months ago. Someone who lost a family member told me that she and her family have put this idea into practice and it has been something they have come to cherish. I've spent a week and a half since she told me of this idea brainstorming how I could best honor Josh, but nothing came to mind...until today.
As I was praying, I started to think about Josh and remember the activities he liked to do, the things he thought important, the priorities he set in his life. As I opened my eyes and looked down, I was holding an empty juice bottle that I drank with my lunch and it suddenly hit me! Josh loved to juice! He became a juicing expert towards the end. I remember asking him questions about nutrients of various fruits and vegetables and he always had an answer for me. So this, I decided, was how I would honor Josh. On the 22nd of every month I am going to juice for Josh. Perhaps it's a whole meal, maybe it's just a wheat grass shot, or maybe I pick some oranges and drink some freshly squeezed orange juice. There are many possibilities, but the important thing is that the action is honoring and remembering the brother I love.
I invite anyone who wants to participate in this to join me. You are welcome to let me know when you do, or to do it with me. We can share stories about Josh, laugh at his querks, cry if need be, whatever we want to make it.
I loved that in the quietness of the desert, I was able to so clearly know that this was the way that the Lord wanted me to honor Josh. For the last week and a half, I was trying to come up with something so hard that I was getting lost in the activity. Sometimes all it takes is to be still, sit quietly, and listen.
Be still and know that I am God - Psalm 46:10
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Something fun!
I love being outside, and really enjoy working with my hands. It is such a wonderfully natural and raw process that is ultimately rewarding to me. There is reward in the mere action of building, creating, or planting. Hopefully success is attained in the process, but that is not of the utmost importance to me. What I gleaned and learned along the way is what I really enjoy.
With that said, I have always wanted a garden of my own to tend to, but for reasons of time, money, or location, I have not had the opportunity to do so. Until now! JJ and I are the proud tenders of a 4' x 4' raised bed garden! We are going with the square foot garden method. Here's a pic of the book we used for reference and our planting diagram:
Our wonderful friends/neighbors wanted to plant some veggies and made three raised beds, and generously allowed us to have one of them. We are diversifying our crops so that we can share the wealth as it comes time to harvest.
I think JJ and I are both excited about the possibility of having almost all of the ingredients readily available for homemade salsa!
I will update as our little garden grows :)
With that said, I have always wanted a garden of my own to tend to, but for reasons of time, money, or location, I have not had the opportunity to do so. Until now! JJ and I are the proud tenders of a 4' x 4' raised bed garden! We are going with the square foot garden method. Here's a pic of the book we used for reference and our planting diagram:
Our wonderful friends/neighbors wanted to plant some veggies and made three raised beds, and generously allowed us to have one of them. We are diversifying our crops so that we can share the wealth as it comes time to harvest.
I think JJ and I are both excited about the possibility of having almost all of the ingredients readily available for homemade salsa!
I will update as our little garden grows :)
Here's the before
And the after when we bought the soil and planted our starters and seeds. We are going to purchase tomatoes and peppers in the next week or two!
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
A Piece in Heaven
The other day, my pastor said something that went not only in to my head, but down to my heart as well. It made me think I needed to process through it again on paper (figuratively speaking) and share. It was only a fraction of his message, sort of an offshoot really. But it made sense to me.
He said something to this effect: when someone you love dies and goes to Heaven, there is a little part of you that has gone with them and is now invested in Heaven. It struck me and made sense now why I feel an emptiness sometimes in the depths of my being. It is why this Earth doesn't hold as much weight as maybe it once did. When Josh died, he took a part of me with him.
I want to be made whole again. I believe that can only happen once I've died and gone to Heaven anyways, but now more than before, I want to be there because a small portion of me has already left this world and wants to be reunited with the rest of me.
It just all made sense when my pastor said that.
He said something to this effect: when someone you love dies and goes to Heaven, there is a little part of you that has gone with them and is now invested in Heaven. It struck me and made sense now why I feel an emptiness sometimes in the depths of my being. It is why this Earth doesn't hold as much weight as maybe it once did. When Josh died, he took a part of me with him.
I want to be made whole again. I believe that can only happen once I've died and gone to Heaven anyways, but now more than before, I want to be there because a small portion of me has already left this world and wants to be reunited with the rest of me.
It just all made sense when my pastor said that.
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