Barbara Smith married her high school sweetheart in 1980 and is the home schooling mother of 14. She has faced tragedy, yet she has a smile that would light your path on the darkest of nights. Instead of hiding her mistakes and hurts, she freely shares them, knowing that hearing her story will help others. There are people who lead by example. Their life is a reflection of their beliefs; their actions draw people to them. Their strength is not in their flamboyance, but in their heart and soul. Barbara is such a person. She radiates love, her friends find comfort in simply knowing her, and strangers embrace her easily. She has an amazing compassion for people, and uses it to help others heal their emotional hurts and reach their life goals. She teaches people how to live fuller lives; lives filled with hope, love and joy. Barbara is more than a mentor; she is a friend. She does not dwell in the past but looks with bright anticipation to the future. She invites you to share that journey.

The World of Polka-dot Star Flowers
This is Barbara's home spot with information about what she is up to, her thoughts on life, and also contains her blog!