I have just returned from my annual teaching trip to Rio Caliente in Guadalajara, Mexico to find my garden in full bloom. It is a joy to see the trees in blossom, flowers everywhere and the birds working at building their nests. New life is everywhere.

The other thing that is everywhere is the discussion of who is going to be the next President. I have never before talked about this on my website but, I am reminded that I have a say in the outcome. You also have that same responsibility. It is exciting to see so many people engaged in the conversation-hopefully these same people will vote in November.

I am working to see new life in the White House a message of hope, a change in our image around the world. I feel that it is time to stop living in the atmosphere of fear that has been going on for the last seven years. It is also your responsibility to decide the direction you wish our country to go and work to see that that happens. While I was in Mexico I met a woman who will be a delegate at the Democratic Convention-how very exciting. It gave me an opportunity to send pocket beads to my candidate, Barack Obama and his wife. I also sent bead kits for the girls so they can create their own prayer bracelets; that’s something I can do. We can all say prayers that the country will choose the right candidate to lead our country towards peace. What can you do to move along the democratic process?

My trip to Turkey in November is getting filled, if you wish to join me go to www.beadventures and get the full literary. It is an amazing country; it will be a wonderful trip.

I have created something new for the people who wish to create their own prayer pieces and don’t know where to start. I now have kits. You can see them on the store page.

I wish you a blessed spring.