Operation Lotus

11/20/2025

Hi friends!! This year we are taking on a BIG holiday project. We want to adopt an entire Foster Home right here in Lithia, FL. There are 20 foster children living here, ages 1-16. We want to give them a magical Christmas.

If you are looking for a way to give back this holiday season and want to partner with us here’s how you can help.

You can donate through

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Venmo ( this is my personal only because there are imposters set up with a very similar Operation Lotus even using our pictures). Please tag all donations as Operation Lotus Picture of Venmo in comments.

mail a check to Operation Lotus 15335 Fishhawk Heights Run. Lithia, FL 33547 “Christmas” in the memo

If you need Zelle, please message me!

We will also hopefully need volunteers to wrap:)r

11/15/2025

Sharing a fundraiser for a local Newsome High School Student who was severely injured in an accident this week. Please send all of your prayers and good vibes to Santiago and his family

This is Santiago, a very strong, smart, and kind 16-year-old boy. He was in a… Diego Bas needs your support for Help Santiago Heal: Medical and Family Support

11/11/2025

The Holidays can be hard!!! On this weeks episode we talk about loss, grief and how to handle the holidays. Links in the comments.

11/05/2025

When you or someone who love has experienced grief/loss/ trauma, the feeling of loneliness is dark and the thoughts of hopelessness is heavy.

I highly recommend listening to this podcast Trauma Uncensored. It’s is hosted by Brooke, a mom who lost her 9yesr old son to a car crash caused by distracted driving.

I have been so honored to be a guest on there speaking about the death of my husband as well as my mental health struggles.

Guests have also talked about childhood trauma, sexual abuse and divorce. Also on losing a baby minutes after birth.

The stories are slightly different. But emotions very much the same

This is a great resource for anyone going through it or supporting someone through it.

Links to my episodes in the comments but I hope you listen to all them!

11/04/2025

Today is your 47th birthday. Everyone who has ever met you has loved you. All the people your legacy has touched after your death have love for you too! Our love for you continues to grow every day! I can only
Imagine the shenanigans you are doing today in the clouds. You loved life and you lived and loved BIG!!!

One of my favorite stories of Leon-
We were broke. 2 babies. And pinching every penny we had. We were leaving Walmart and there was a homeless man at the stop sign holding a sign asking for money. Leon stopped the car, got out and told him “we don’t have money but I have a hug” and gave this man a hug.

That was who he was. Today to honor him, do something kind for someone. Think of him when giving a hug.

Happy Birthday Leon. We love you - we miss you

10/25/2025

When we needed help to make a homecoming extra special for young woman who had been very ill in the hospital, these 2 community members stepped in without hesitation! Thank you Signs4U and Ana Andreou for the welcome home sign and the deep house cleaning!!!!

09/22/2025

Today is the day our story can be heard around the globe. My prayer is to reach just one person who connects, who feels seen, heard and understood. Grief and trauma is a beast and often times we feel alone. I hope everyone takes the hour to listen, to share and to know there is light even in the darkest times.

Link in comments

09/10/2025

This sweet girl needs allllll of our support in every way. Please take a moment to read about brave Caddie

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-caddies-fight-for-recovery?attribution_id=sl:f88d7cc5-112f-4fa5-bd74-780a83dc89f2&lang=en_US&ts=1755566920&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=sms&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMRft1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHh1aPiovsD_yJHbF7GfA7Ld3D4OGjjspEQZhdVedUH1vCB6MUgS_d17jbj8I_aem_GRRgbuM1Ju-4ewSiLp1dhg

On August 12th, Bloomingdale High sophomore Cadence “Caddie” Schelle collapsed at g… Kelly Heldreth needs your support for Support Caddie's Fight for Recovery

09/09/2025

One of the messages I get the most from friends of family of people going through trauma is “how can I help?”

This podcast talks about just that. I encourage you to listen. If you don’t know someone going through it now, sadly one day you will.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/573glXa32TM14ZTKvAOBQw?si=mO49kh3wS-2_KwZvVmRiYg

Trauma Uncensored · Episode

09/09/2025

Today was one of those days that I had to pinch myself.

I have had one goal since Leon’s death, share our story to give people hope. I’ve been fortunate enough to create a platform and for people to care enough to listen or read along. But today, this opportunity expanded world wide!!!!!!

If you haven’t listened to the podcast Trauma Uncensored Podcast it’s powerful. It is a safe place to not feel alone. To say I am honored to be their first guest is an understatement. Today we recorded an episode that will air on September 22nd, the 13th angelversary of Leon’s death.

My wish is for everyone to listen. To hear our story in a way you haven’t heard before. And to share, not because I’m the guest, but because this podcast will help anyone and everyone who has experienced any kind of trauma. Not just death- but the kind of heartache that turns your life upside down.

Please tune in on Sept 22nd!

08/19/2025

A special initiative is happening Aug 22nd to continue to support Heather Anderson and her 3 boys after the devastating loss of her husband and their dad. A gift card collection of “fun things” for the family to enjoy. Please see flier for details and drop off point.

08/08/2025

This community is truly one of a kind!!! I’m blessed to be a part of a community group called Wings of Hope, a group of local women who come together to give to Pinecrest Elementary, a title 1 school just down the road from FishHawk. We came together to provide a 1 of a kind Open House for the kiddos and families.

OL reached out to Pura Vida Salon to see if they would partner for this event- without hesitation they jumped on board. Pura Vida gave every family who wanted one, a voucher for a free back to school haircut!!

Support local! This salon cares deeply about our community! Thank you Pura Vida so much.