The Mystic Moon Dance

The three things that I am most passionate about are animals, children and my spiritual walk. I have been working with children and families for years now in many different ways. Four years ago I decided to switch from being a social worker to being a special education teacher. So...I went back to graduate school and got my degree in special education (my previous graduate degree was in social work). My job exhausts me...and often breaks my heart...but it also makes me feel as if I am making a difference in the lives of the children I work with. They know I love them...and for some that means the world.

In my spare time I spoil my four dogs. Two of them are sisters from the same liter (you can read more about that on our "Glass Block Night Light" page) and my two boys are ones that I rescued from abusive backgrounds. Benjamin I found in the parking lot at work when he was 5 months old...he was starving, scared half to death and very clearly abused. Almost two years later he is happy, obnoxious and has pretty much taken over the joint...LOLO. Festis was my neighbors' dog. My neighbor passed away and Festis was left in his deceased owners' house alone...with a relative desperately trying to find him a new home. I took him in as a foster pet and he won my heart. I learned of the hell he had been through first as a street pup and then being abused by some very bad people and I knew I had to keep him to be sure he would never be hurt again. My little girl Peppermint is blind, diabetic, has an autoimmune deficiency and now is entering the beginning stages of renal failure. She is my hero and I look up to her every day. She has endured so much pain and yet stays my sweet loving little girl with a heart the size of the universe.

I stand up for the ones who cannot stand up for themselves because I was one of them once. I had the kind of childhood I want to save others from having. I do my best and I love them all no matter what. No child and no animal is ever unlovable in my eyes.

My spiritual walk is what has saved me, helped to grow and helped me to remember who I truly am. I am still learning, growing and remembering. I have been blessed with people who came along to help. Brenda is one of those people and I love her very much. My human and animal guides have been my rock. My connection to my ancestors has saved my life and filled it with magic. I wish to thank all of those who walk with me in person and in spirit...I don't know where I would be without you. Special thanks to my brother Audie, my daughter Amber, my friend and my sister Christine and my sister Colleen for choosing to remain with me in spirit and guide me. I miss your touch...but am always surrounded by your love.

To all who chose to join us at "The Mystic Moon Dance" WELCOME! May you find comfort, peace and joy while you are here. we send you blessings and love.

Loni (Quiet Bear)

Peppermint Snickers

Benjamin Festis