Hello...

My name is Denise Petree. Welcome to my cyber home. If I could, I would love to share a cup of coffee with you in my home and get to know you, as that is the type of woman I am.

The Power of I Believe and I Am

I found myself at a pretty low stage in my life. Over the past 18 months, I have

lost my mom, chose to leave a marriage, moved myself and my kids out of our family home into a condo, only to move again to a bigger house X months later. Life was topsy-turvy to say the least.

Luckily I remembered that if I wanted to climb out of the hole I had dug for myself I should focus on my strengths, beliefs and what was most important to me. This serves as a basis of the life I'm building beginning right now. I encourage you to do the same. Here are my discoveries:

I am passionate about creating a healthy, happy safe place for my family, friends and neighbors. I grew up going to church on Sunday and then visiting with my grandparents after service. The house was overflowing with aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. This tradition has motivated me to keep the tradition alive in my own family.
I believe in home-cooked meals.
I believe in etiquette.
I believe in prayer.
I love walking my dog and listening to family life radio.
I love taking my kids to the park, beach or pool.
I love having my friends over and having a cup or coffee or a glass of wine.

My Favorite Beliefs:

I believe in the power of humor.
I believe in getting back to the basics. - keeping it simple?
I believe in God.
I believe in prayer.
I believe in miracles.
I believe in gratitude.
I believe in waving to strangers - smiling at strangers? Saying good day?.
I believe in smiling babies.???? WHY? do they bring healing
I believe in having fun.
I believe in the comfort of food.

Once I had my beliefs statements on paper I saw an immediate change in myself. I had the "old Denise" back - the one with fire in her belly and the one who knew her purpose was to build other women up.

Please let me know how this exercise has worked for you. My email is: denise.petreelocc@gmail.com.

Meet My Board

AKA my children. Yes, there are seven of them!

I am so blessed to have three biological children: Stephanie, Courtney and Matthew. They make parenting a joy. I’ve enjoyed everything about being their mom. Kaitlin, Aidin, Issiah and Elijah are my unique foster-to-adoption kids. I can’t imagine my life without any of them, They are my “why” and my heart beat in everything I do.

So what brought me here?

Family has always been my number one priority after God. In today’s society our culture encourages being busy, hustling, be all, do all, respond quickly. No wonder people are feeling burned out, suffering from anxiety and many other physical and mental health issues

Over the past four years I have had the honor and privilege to work along side my dad and manage a cemetery. Meeting families in one of the most challenging and difficult times of their lives has been eye-opening. I have heard beautiful love stories, stories of success and triumph, nostalgic stories and stories of regret and despair. I have help mothers who weep from losing a child to suicide and celebrated with families who are relieved their loved one is no longer suffering. These experiences along with my own personal loss has deeply transformed me.

It has made me more passionate about my familly’s overall mental, physical, spiritual, emotional and financial health. A healthy family and home starts with me!

Twenty years ago, I had a dream of opening up a wellness center for families in my town. I’ve had a few detours along the way. It occurred to me I can do the same on-line without brick or mortar.

So, welcome to Life in the Petree Dish where we celebrate life every day!

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