Pura+Vida+Inspiration

//Where there is love, there is life// - Ghandi This page is where the 4 lovely ladies in the Pura Vida Triangle will share their inspirations, motivations, and personal stories of growth and fulfillment. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
 * // Pura Vida Inspiration: Where the Heart Is //**

__**Amy's Inspiration:**__
 * I am motivated by my daughter Amanda. She is an aspiring model who I am supporting by moving the 2 of us to China where she will be moving her career forward. I will be teaching general music in an english speaking elementary. We will be in China for 2 years!
 * **Song:** Outcast by Kerrie Roberts
 * **Quote:** "//Music is a universal language. Musicians have the ability to bring peace to the world." - Amy//
 * **Quote:** "//Music is a universal language. Musicians have the ability to bring peace to the world." - Amy//

__**Rhonda's Inspiration:**__

__**Jamie's Inspiration:**__

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There was a time in my life when I didn't make very wise choices regarding motherhood and life in general. I was doing everything I could to either end my life, or punish myself. Why punish myself? Well, my first son, Cody, was tragically murdered when he was only 6 weeks old. As God gifted me with my other children there was still a small negative voice in my head that believed I didn't deserve to be a mother after what happened to Cody. Granted, I had nothing to do with Cody's death nor did I know he was being abused in any way. When I found out, it was too late, my baby was on life support. Fast forward 11-12 years after Cody passed. AJ, my youngest son is a fabulous singer. He loves to sing, to himself and especially to his mommy. He decided this song was special when he was 7-8 years old. He heard the song and decided to learn it. When he sang it to me the first time he was crying, as was I. He grabbed my face in his little hands and lifted my chin up. He said, "Mommy, I know you've made mistakes in your life. I just want you to know I think you are perfect. Just like the song says. You are perfect to me, Mommy!" Tears...lots of them! Now, he loves to sing anything inspirational and uplifting. He's been asked to sing many times at churches, at funerals, and even at fund raising events. He sang for AMTC and was asked to come back for coaching. Unfortunately, we moved from the Dallas area and did not get to continue with the singing lessons.