I have some really cool things I want to share with you! I have just completed a new pop/dance project with my co-writer, Jeannine Lasky. This has been in the works for about two years…during which time I had a baby…went a little crazy…survived three car accidents (all my fault)…and just a ton of other stuff you would never want to know about. So, it did take some time…but I am happy with the turnout. Check this project out at www.mystakedance.com and listen to some of the tracks. They will be available for download very soon on my site...and some other “sites”…so I’ll keep you posted. Also, due to increasing demand, I have made the song Something Wonderful available to purchase as a single. This song was recorded nearly 5 years ago by Tanya Barkdull and it was one of my first songs to stay on a national top ten music chart for over a year….and being at #1 for two consecutive months. Go to www.somethingwonderfulforhaiti.com to hear this song and see my “donation” to Haiti. My husband and I put this together after watching the Hope for Haiti telethon: We would have given a million dollars if we had it, but after seeing a statement from the LDS church---referenced on the site—we realized that our prayers and intentions can go a long way also. So...enjoy that. Assuming you’ve survived January (which is the worst month in the Universe for me)….here are some lessons I’ve learned (and am still learning)…that might help make 2010 a fabulous year :) ! Thanks for reading

1. Don’t judge others…run your own race, live your life, clean up your own families…that alone takes a lifetime…who has time to focus on the life and decisions of others? If anything...pray for someone…next time you are tempted to gossip or make a judgment.
2. Life isn’t always pretty….who cares!? Be honest about who you are and where you need help and assistance. I recently spent two days in my TV room…let my kids do whatever...didn’t clean...and guess what? My kids actually liked me! I don’t recommend this forever...but let go every once in a while…just because you can :) .
3. Reject toxic thoughts and speak healing and faith into your life and the lives of your family members. If you are called to address darkness in your life or from your past…do it and know that God’s hand will lead you to whatever mode of healing will be the best for you and your family. Do not hold onto destructive secrets and do not encourage secret keeping. You can handle ANYTHING with God’s help!
4. Love more! One of my favorite quotes is from Dieter F. Uchtdorf…”If we truly learn to love our Heavenly Father and fellow man with all our hearts, soul and mind...all else will fall into place."

So…good luck and check back often! I will be posting articles and music through-out the year!

Rachelle