Creating My Life Experience
I started out as a child...
Born in Ohio, the oldest of three children, I spent my childhood adapting. My dad changed jobs frequently and I moved over 20 times between birth and 18. Most school years I attended two different schools, and in 4th grade it was 4 different schools. Rarely was the new school at the same place in the curriculum as the previous one, but I was still able to keep up with the changes and always be an excellent student. I learned to make friends fast, developed great flexibility, and I can pack a moving box in record time!
Born in Ohio, the oldest of three children, I spent my childhood adapting. My dad changed jobs frequently and I moved over 20 times between birth and 18. Most school years I attended two different schools, and in 4th grade it was 4 different schools. Rarely was the new school at the same place in the curriculum as the previous one, but I was still able to keep up with the changes and always be an excellent student. I learned to make friends fast, developed great flexibility, and I can pack a moving box in record time!
Out on my own...
I met my first husband at church camp when I was just 13. We dated through high school (despite my family continuing to move around) and married as soon as I graduated at age 18. As you might imagine, I swore that when I got out on my own I was never moving again! We lived in Springfield, Ohio for three years while Scot finished college, then moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he went to medical school, graduate school, and did his residency. We lived there for 11 years. I worked at Case Western Reserve University in administrative assistant roles, first in the nursing school and then in the undergraduate alumni office. I excelled in my work, supported my husband, and developed my love for learning.
I met my first husband at church camp when I was just 13. We dated through high school (despite my family continuing to move around) and married as soon as I graduated at age 18. As you might imagine, I swore that when I got out on my own I was never moving again! We lived in Springfield, Ohio for three years while Scot finished college, then moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he went to medical school, graduate school, and did his residency. We lived there for 11 years. I worked at Case Western Reserve University in administrative assistant roles, first in the nursing school and then in the undergraduate alumni office. I excelled in my work, supported my husband, and developed my love for learning.
And then there were three...
In 1983, I gave birth to the most precious and perfect little boy (he's now 30+ and still precious and perfect). I thought having a child was the most amazing thing I had ever experienced, and I have enjoyed every minute of being a mom (and now a grandma). When he was about a year old, Scot was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. For awhile, we didn't know what was going on. He would have crushing depression, followed by manic episodes where he hardly slept, was basically out of control, and spent money like there was no tomorrow. He finally got on medication, but he didn't like the way it made him feel. It's a very difficult thing to be experiencing someone's behavior that is being affected by an imbalance in their brain chemicals and refrain from taking it personally.
In 1983, I gave birth to the most precious and perfect little boy (he's now 30+ and still precious and perfect). I thought having a child was the most amazing thing I had ever experienced, and I have enjoyed every minute of being a mom (and now a grandma). When he was about a year old, Scot was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. For awhile, we didn't know what was going on. He would have crushing depression, followed by manic episodes where he hardly slept, was basically out of control, and spent money like there was no tomorrow. He finally got on medication, but he didn't like the way it made him feel. It's a very difficult thing to be experiencing someone's behavior that is being affected by an imbalance in their brain chemicals and refrain from taking it personally.
To Texas ya'll...
We very nearly divorced before our move to Texas in 1990 (for Scot's job) because his illness was still not well managed by the medication. I got a job at Baylor College of Medicine and did administrative work for a doctor there for 9 years, eventually managing a medical practice of 6 doctors and 45 staff. Scot worked on the faculty of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, while our son grew and thrived and found his love of music. Since I had gone to work right after high school to support Scot through his schooling, I did not have a college degree. I decided I wanted one, so I quit work in 1999 and started college full time.
We very nearly divorced before our move to Texas in 1990 (for Scot's job) because his illness was still not well managed by the medication. I got a job at Baylor College of Medicine and did administrative work for a doctor there for 9 years, eventually managing a medical practice of 6 doctors and 45 staff. Scot worked on the faculty of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, while our son grew and thrived and found his love of music. Since I had gone to work right after high school to support Scot through his schooling, I did not have a college degree. I decided I wanted one, so I quit work in 1999 and started college full time.
The night the lights went out...
So I'm in my first year of college, with my son in his senior year of high school, and the night of October 19, 2000, Scot did not come home. The police found his body the next day in a hotel 8 miles from our house. It turns out he had been under huge pressure at work, and had quit taking his medication (which I didn't know) in order to be completely sharp for an exam that he had been studying for for a year. After the test he went into a deep depression that ended in suicide.
So I'm in my first year of college, with my son in his senior year of high school, and the night of October 19, 2000, Scot did not come home. The police found his body the next day in a hotel 8 miles from our house. It turns out he had been under huge pressure at work, and had quit taking his medication (which I didn't know) in order to be completely sharp for an exam that he had been studying for for a year. After the test he went into a deep depression that ended in suicide.
Life goes on...
The adaptability I learned growing up kicked in big time. Fortunately, Scot had an excellent life insurance policy that enabled us to keep our house and allowed me to complete my degree and put our son through his undergraduate and master's program. I met Steve in 2003. We married in 2004 and started our own business, Customer Keepers, in early 2005. This was a greeting card business where we created and printed greeting cards for real estate agents (mostly) to stay in touch with their clients. We got very involved in local networking groups, and I held several leadership positions in networking groups and Toastmasters. After a year and a half in business, we joined Send Out Cards, an internet-based greeting card and gift company,and stopped printing our own cards. I started speaking to groups about referral marketing and business networking, and I wrote a book (“Nurturing Networking: Business Networking That Matters") which was released in January 2010.
The adaptability I learned growing up kicked in big time. Fortunately, Scot had an excellent life insurance policy that enabled us to keep our house and allowed me to complete my degree and put our son through his undergraduate and master's program. I met Steve in 2003. We married in 2004 and started our own business, Customer Keepers, in early 2005. This was a greeting card business where we created and printed greeting cards for real estate agents (mostly) to stay in touch with their clients. We got very involved in local networking groups, and I held several leadership positions in networking groups and Toastmasters. After a year and a half in business, we joined Send Out Cards, an internet-based greeting card and gift company,and stopped printing our own cards. I started speaking to groups about referral marketing and business networking, and I wrote a book (“Nurturing Networking: Business Networking That Matters") which was released in January 2010.
A new path...
In October 2008, Steve was diagnosed with colon cancer and we started a quest for holistic alternatives to chemo and radiation. This led us to The Teachings of Abraham material, which opened up a huge spiritual/metaphysical world for both of us.
Another transition...
When I first wrote this About Me section in early 2010, I ended it with "Big changes are in store." Boy was that an understatement! In 2010, Steve went through two surgeries, chemo and radiation, and we lost our house and had to declare bankruptcy. We moved to Austin in February 2011 because I wanted to be part of the spiritual/metaphysical community there. Steve's cancer returned, and he crossed over on November 12, 2011. He started communicating clearly with me the next day. I am writing a series of books about our ongoing experiences. I opened to Spirit so much during this process and so much more clearly remembered who I really am. I've come to understand so much about the Other Side, about how we create our experiences, and about how there is a bigger plan than we can see.
In October 2008, Steve was diagnosed with colon cancer and we started a quest for holistic alternatives to chemo and radiation. This led us to The Teachings of Abraham material, which opened up a huge spiritual/metaphysical world for both of us.
Another transition...
When I first wrote this About Me section in early 2010, I ended it with "Big changes are in store." Boy was that an understatement! In 2010, Steve went through two surgeries, chemo and radiation, and we lost our house and had to declare bankruptcy. We moved to Austin in February 2011 because I wanted to be part of the spiritual/metaphysical community there. Steve's cancer returned, and he crossed over on November 12, 2011. He started communicating clearly with me the next day. I am writing a series of books about our ongoing experiences. I opened to Spirit so much during this process and so much more clearly remembered who I really am. I've come to understand so much about the Other Side, about how we create our experiences, and about how there is a bigger plan than we can see.
Going with the flow...
As I update this again in mid-2018, the flow of life has taken me to live with my parents for about a year after Steve passed, to living with his mom for 5 years now. My theme has been awareness of what Spirit is showing me and saying yes to the opportunities. Several short-term jobs later, and a series of events led me back to real estate, where Customer Keepers was focused. I got my real estate license in September 2017 and use my spiritual guidance to help people and homes connect. I also do a unique kind of personal coaching to help people break through to new possibilities.
As I update this again in mid-2018, the flow of life has taken me to live with my parents for about a year after Steve passed, to living with his mom for 5 years now. My theme has been awareness of what Spirit is showing me and saying yes to the opportunities. Several short-term jobs later, and a series of events led me back to real estate, where Customer Keepers was focused. I got my real estate license in September 2017 and use my spiritual guidance to help people and homes connect. I also do a unique kind of personal coaching to help people break through to new possibilities.
Creating in 2020 and beyond...
A year like we have never seen started with a pandemic that brought normal routines to a screeching halt. A lot was lost, yet a lot was also created. Steve's mom passed in May 2020 of chronic kidney disease in May at age 96. This led me to move into a condo which faces a lake, and I am mesmerized by the beautiful view every day.
I published two personal development books on Amazon Kindle ("Treasure Chest" and "So Much More"). My dad passed in September 2021 of multiple long-term health issues and I had to move my mom from Florida to near me in Texas, and she passed in July 2023. In March 2022, I passed my real estate Broker's exam. In 2023 I got certified in Emotion Code, Body Code, and Belief Code life-changing processes through Discover Healing.
I am grateful for this journey, and would be honored to be of service to you on yours.
A year like we have never seen started with a pandemic that brought normal routines to a screeching halt. A lot was lost, yet a lot was also created. Steve's mom passed in May 2020 of chronic kidney disease in May at age 96. This led me to move into a condo which faces a lake, and I am mesmerized by the beautiful view every day.
I published two personal development books on Amazon Kindle ("Treasure Chest" and "So Much More"). My dad passed in September 2021 of multiple long-term health issues and I had to move my mom from Florida to near me in Texas, and she passed in July 2023. In March 2022, I passed my real estate Broker's exam. In 2023 I got certified in Emotion Code, Body Code, and Belief Code life-changing processes through Discover Healing.
I am grateful for this journey, and would be honored to be of service to you on yours.
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WHERE DO I STORE YOUR DATA?
I use multiple systems for storing your data to fulfill my contractual agreements with customers and clients. In general, information is stored in cloud services and on computers in the country of my residence (the United States of America) .
OTHER SERVICES: No services provided are meant to diagnose, heal, cure, prevent, or treat any disease, nor are they a substitute for care by a licensed medical professional. By engaging in any service, you acknowledge and take full responsibility for your well-being, both during and after the interactions. No promises or guarantees of outcomes are expressed or implied.
DATA PROTECTION
The person collecting and responsible for data is: Sara Blumenfeld, Seabrook, TX 77586 USA
WHAT DATA DO I STORE?
I store all of the data that I need in order to maintain my relationships with customers and clients including full name, telephone number, e-mail address, home and work address, as well as details required to fulfill obligations to you. For tax purposes, if you attend a class or buy a product, I will store your tax or VAT identification number and all of the data that I need to issue a correct invoice in all of the jurisdictions in which I operate. I may store both your shipping address, for product delivery, and your billing address, which can be used to verify credit card payments or other methods of payment.
WHY DO I STORE YOUR DATA?
I store your data in order to provide the services that I offer for free and to fulfill my contractual undertakings with my customers and clients. Personal data is stored to be able to send you information, free samples, products and to register you for classes and telecalls. Recordings of classes and telecalls are stored and distributed to enable clients and customers to play back classes or telecalls they attended.
WHO HAS ACCESS TO YOUR DATA?
My team and I have access to your data to be able to fulfill our contractual agreements with our customers and clients. My team may include my communications and marketing team, my event organizers and my administrative staff. In addition, outsourcing work on specialist tasks within IT and accounting, for example, sometimes requires me to grant consultants access to your data whenever and wherever this is required to fulfill my legal obligations towards official authorities or to develop and improve my services.
DO I SHARE YOUR DATA?
No.
HOW LONG IS THE DATA STORED?
I keep the data stored as long as I have a relationship with you as a customer, client or interested party or I am legally obliged to for tax or other purposes. You may unsubscribe or ask me to delete your information (other that what I am legally obligated to maintain) at any time.
WHAT DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS DO YOU HAVE AS A CUSTOMER?
As a customer, you have the right to manage your e-mail or paid subscription, correct any and all information I have stored, request details of the data I have stored regarding you, request deletion or limitation of your stored data. Contact me at thecreationcoach@gmail.com.
ARE CUSTOMERS OBLIGED TO PROVIDE THEIR DATA?
Yes, as a customer or client, you must provide the data I need to be able to fulfill my contractual obligations within the various services I offer.
COOKIES, PROFILING AND AUTOMATION
I use cookies to make my website workable and user-friendly, A pop up will appear the first time you visit my site, saying that I use cookies and that; by continuing, you agree to me placing cookies on your computer. In the process, a cookie will be placed on your computer so that you will not see the pop-up every time you visit the website. I do not perform any form of automated profiling. Sometimes I will check what topics a client may be interested in based on his/her previous choices of classes or products. I do not share your data or sell it to any external agencies.
WHERE DO I STORE YOUR DATA?
I use multiple systems for storing your data to fulfill my contractual agreements with customers and clients. In general, information is stored in cloud services and on computers in the country of my residence (the United States of America) .