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Help Me Stay Housed While Recovering From a Life-Changing Accident

By The Artful Woman
  Help Me Stay Housed While Recovering From a Life-Changing Accident On September 6th, my life changed in an instant when a driver crossed into my lane on Ortega Highway and hit me head-on. My car was thrown into the air and I nearly lost my life. My vehicle was completely totaled. I spent four months in the hospital. The first part was in a trauma unit where I was placed in an induced coma and underwent multiple life-saving surgeries. I was then transferred to an acute care facility where I required critical support, including IVs, a tracheostomy, a feeding tube, and dialysis. My injuries included: Loss of my right leg Six broken ribs and two vertebrae Broken pelvis, right arm, and wrist Multiple fractures in my left leg Kidney and heart failure from trauma Many of my injuries required surgical repair with metal hardware that I am still healing from After returning home, my focus has been recovery. I’ve faced infections, complications, and delayed healing that hav...
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Hello! I'm Jean


Life has taken me on quite a journey! From the glamorous world of international modeling and producing the Miss Beverly Hills pageant, I transitioned to the ever-evolving world of internet content creation and currently work as a professional photographer.

Life throws unexpected curveballs. In 2010, I experienced the loss of my father, and then in 2020, I faced the challenge of overcoming a stroke. Both events led me to a deeper connection with my spirituality. I find inspiration in nature, whether it's during a hike in the mountains or a walk along the beach. These moments of quiet reflection, often spent in God's presence, spark the "musings" you'll find peppered throughout this blog.

Through a combination of my photography and writing (affectionately called "Musings by Jean"), I hope to motivate and inspire you. My goal is to share the spiritual awakenings, life epiphanies, and everyday thoughts that come to mind during these introspective moments.

As a Christian woman in my 50s, I believe in the importance of health and wellness – a holistic approach that encompasses mind, body, and soul. Here, you'll find reflections on this connectedness, all woven together to create a tapestry of inspiration and potential coaching opportunities in the future.

Welcome!

So, grab a cup of tea, settle in, and join me on this exploration of faith, nature's beauty, and the wisdom gleaned from life's experiences.
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