by Beate Chelette | Dec 16, 2011 | Family & Friends
By Beate Chelette Today is the day to face up to responsibilities. Like any other day. Still, this one is different. I am sitting here in my living room waiting until it’s time to go to Louella’s service. I was on vacation in the British Virgin Islands when I received...
by Beate Chelette | Nov 12, 2011 | Family & Friends
I realize this is a recurring theme with me lately: to accept or not the situation that life puts us in, especially given the travails of my friends Melissa and her mother, who’s fighting a losing battle with cancer and wishes the best for her daughter....
by Beate Chelette | Nov 1, 2011 | Family & Friends
This past weekend things seemed to be coming to a head. I got several texts from Melissa, a 16-year old teenager I’ve taken under my wing. The texts said: “She has 2 days.” “She (mom) is not doing well, I’m not doing well, it’s all happening –...
by Beate Chelette | Sep 13, 2011 | Family & Friends
As I am writing this I can’t help but I am shaking my head. Just today I found out from Melissa during lunch that her father had cancer after they separated and her mom let him live in her house and helped him through. Not quite what is happening the other way around...
by Beate Chelette | Sep 6, 2011 | Family & Friends, Video
Even as I write this I have to take a deep breath and sadness overcomes me. It has been heartbreaking to watch. You may remember Melissa (not her real name to protect her identity) attended The Women’s Code Conference . She stole the hearts of the audience by candidly...
by Beate Chelette | Aug 29, 2011 | Family & Friends
There are a lot of good news to be shared. It’s been a great summer. On the right you see me with Presley, my nieces entertaining daughter playing at Dockweiler Beach in Los Angeles. This was a shoot with amazing photographer and coaching client Dorit Thies for...
