Cherylann Bellavia

Born in Buffalo, NY and adopted by a Pastor and his wife and raised in Rochester, NY. Moved to the Tampa, Fla area in late 2007. Married to my husband David for 25 years and we have two children, Ashley age 22 and David Joel age 20. I teach General Music and Piano and Voice part time at a small christian school in Odessa, Fla and I also give private piano and voice lessons. In my spare time besides pursuing writing, I love to read, cook, bake, spend time with family and friends and I am a FIRM believer in "Retail Therapy" (in discount stores only) :)

Mom Needs A Timeout Too

Do you ever find yourself craving some “me” time? Read More >

Tags: children, Family, God, health, LIFE, mom, mother, relax, stress, time management, Women
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The Legacy of a Christian Father

I grew up as a pastor’s kid. I am also adopted. My birth mom was only a teenager when she had me.  She was in an abusive marriage with an alcoholic. In order to give me a better life, my birth mother and biological dad thought it in my best interest to be given to [...] Read More >

Tags: daughter, discipleship, encouragement, evangelism, Father, God, Jesus, parenting, parents, personal growth, thankfulness
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