08/14/2026
There are some moments you learn not to take for granted. This is one of them. ❤️
After being away for several months, stepping back behind this podium and into my role as a Certified Life Celebrant has carried more emotion than I can put into words. I truly never thought I would see this happen again.
To the families who have trusted me to stand before the people they love and speak on behalf of someone who can no longer speak for themselves—thank you.
Thank you for trusting me with their stories.
Their memories.
Their laughter.
Their love.
Their life.
It is an incredible honor to help bring the heart of a person into the room one more time—to honor not only the life they lived, but the soul and spirit of who they were.
And after everything these past several months have held, I am incredibly grateful to God for allowing me to slowly step back into something I love so deeply: serving families.
I may not be back in my high heels just yet… 😂
And if you pay close enough attention during a service, there’s a pretty good chance you might catch this Certified Life Celebrant standing behind the podium barefoot. 👣
For now, I’m just thankful to be standing there at all. ❤️
To every family who has trusted me again—thank you. It means more than you know.
♥️Anita Jo