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Welcome! We're 3 generations of women who said farewell to sunny Southern California and waved 'hi y'all' to sultry South Carolina. We love helping other women in need. I'm not saying you are needy! But don't you love getting tips from women who know something more than you in specific areas?

My daughter, Jacquie, is a certified nutritionist and I'm learning some easy steps to becoming healthier as the days--and years--go by. She owns and works at Life Wellness Center in Lexington, SC with her husband of 25 years, Dr. Thomas Blake.

My 22-year-old granddaughter, Destiny, is a make-up artist with MAC Cosmetics in Columbia, SC. She is teaching me simple ways to add a little glitter to my life ... and don't we all need some glitter now and then? She loves her Zumba classes and playing with her two labs.

And me? Well, through the years--sixty-eight at this writing--I've gleaned from some marvelous mentors and learned from the hard knocks of life how to fulfill the dreams that God has placed in me. I'm a writer, and I recently published my first novel, Lady and the Sea, based on my life story. (you can visit my website at www.sharonleaf.com and order my two novels at www.amazon.com/author/www.sharonleaf.com

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Living their Dreams at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi

WWII ship MS Restoration
Heading to Sochi, Russia 1995

The 3-Generation GLITS Gals love the Winter Olympics!

Jacquie:  I love to watch the dreams of these young people coming true right before my very eyes, via the television.  They have been preparing for years and are now in tip-top shape to fulfill their dreams.  Just to be in Sochi, Russia will be life-changing for each one.  I wish them all the best.  As you and I watch the Olympics, lets not forget to meet our own daily health-goals through eating healthy and exercising.  
Jacquie took skating lessons when she was younger,
Now she skates for fun.

Destiny:  Our American women competing in the Olympics look naturally beautiful.  It must be all the exercise they get preparing for the intense two weeks ahead.  The ice skaters especially have the ability to look glamorous ... gorgeous outfits, lovely hair-do's, and exotic make-up.  You go, girls!  And as you and I watch their dreams unfold, remember to bling up your own dreams!

"You can be glam while exercising"
Destiny in her younger days in Southern California


Sharon:  These Olympics are special to me because in 1995 I sailed from Seattle, WA, to Sochi, Russia on a WWII ship.  Our purpose for being in Sochi was quite different than our Olympians.  You see, we were there to pick up Russian Jews and transport them to Haifa, Israel (free of charge).  Those moments at the dock just before dawn were emotional for the crew, but even more for the Russian Jews who were leaving their homeland to begin a new life in Israel.
Sharon in her cabin on the WWII ship Restoration
She learned that "Less is best" on her 14-months living on board.

The 3-Generation GLITS Gals wish our American team the very best.  We will be rooting them on from the comfort of our homes.  

God bless them all and return them safely home.