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Website for Jewelry and Handbags
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Lisa Ralph Dec. 17, 2008.
Women's Stories Wanted
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Women's Stories Wanted
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Toni Deckers Apr. 25, 2008.
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Profile Information
- How did you hear about Smaller Indiana?
- Spouse
- What is your greatest strength?
- My creativity and artistic vision.
- What are you working on?
- I am working on a new blog and artistic endeavor that will help promote self-esteem for women.
- How big is your business?
- Self-employed
- What is your Job Title
- Owner
- What is your Company Website?
- http://www.ToniDeckers.com
- What is your alma mater?
- Grace College & Seminary
- Why join Smaller Indiana? What are you hoping to experience here ?
- I would like to meet other artists and share ideas.
Toni Deckers's Blog
I'm Not a Robin Anymore: The Importance of Good Teachers
As a child I was happy, confident and thought I was fairly intelligent. Nothing really bothered me and I thought everybody was as nice as the people around me. On my first day of kindergarten, my mother dropped me off at school, and I rode the bus home. I sat at a table with five other students. We learned important things any kindergarten… Continue
Posted on July 21, 2008 at 11:37pm — 1 Comment
A Cap on Crazy: Asperger’s Syndrome and The Sensory Center
All my life, I have been painfully shy and allowed it to stop me from doing a lot of things I wanted to do. I allowed myself to feel like a victim. When I had my son at age 26, I had such big plans for him. I wanted to be certain he never felt he did not belong and know he could accomplish anything.
At age 5, Zachary was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, one of… Continue
Posted on July 9, 2008 at 12:44pm — 3 Comments
Hearts, Hopes, New Heights
I was volunteering at a transitional home for women. The lady I was working with was getting out of prison in a few weeks. Even though we had talked many times, I still felt we had not connected. It was as if there was a wall between us. I asked what her plan was upon re-entering society. She did not have one. She had no goals, no vision, and no inspiration.
To help her gain… Continue
Posted on April 29, 2008 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment
More Than Just Fresh Air
I have started a new blog in the effort of promoting self-esteem in women. A lot of women struggle with their self worth in some facet of their life. If women share their stories it will inspire other women to realize that they are "special, loved and someone to be proud of." Please take a few minutes to check out my new effort. And if any women would like to contribute their stories, please contact me.
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A few years ago, I was on a service trip to Kentucky with my youth g… Continue
Posted on April 23, 2008 at 2:27pm — 2 Comments
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I love your jewelry and the Amazing Love Story blogs. You are very creative. What is your website?
Happy Holidays!
I just emailed you my Love Story! Let me know if you get it. Again, thanks for asking!
T
Thank you for sharing my story.
Thanks for reaching back out to me. I'd be delighted to submit a story. Should I follow the directions on your site or send it directly to you? thanks!
T
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