When my friend Erica told me she was signing up for The Ride to Conquer Cancer I was so impressed. It's a huge undertaking to ride for two whole days, 150 miles. for a cause. You need to be dedicated, passionate and really want it!! I asked Erica if she would share her story here for so that reads my blog can learn about The Ride to Conquer Cancer, consider donating and help CHEER ON ERICA!!! ...
Thoughtful Thursday
Thoughtful Thursday: 10 Things That Make Me Happy
Some days I read the news and I just cry. There is so much in the world that scares me, makes me sad and I just want to grab my kids up and move out to a place all on our own. Five Hundred Acres all for us. No outside craziness or violence. I just want them to run free in the fields and play all day. I want to preserve their innocence so badly!! I know this is unrealistic and unachievable but ...
Thoughtful Thursday: Prolonging the lives of Dogs with Cancer
Cancer accounts for nearly 50% of all disease-related pet deaths each year. Dogs get cancer at roughly the same rate as humans. Approximately 1 in 4 dogs develops a tumor of some kind during his lifetime. At the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Nicola Mason is literally prolonging the lives of dogs with her studies. I am lucky enough to ...
Thoughtful Thursday: Caregiving for Aging Parents
Across the country 42 million people, primarily women, between the ages 40 – 60 are faced with the challenge of providing care to their older loved ones each and every day. They may not know it, but they are caregivers, and they play an extraordinary role in supporting those we love. Growing up our parents provide so much. They fill us with love and joy. They are nurturing, ...
Thoughtful Thursday: I’ve Learned
Yesterday the world lost a superwoman Maya Angelou. Her words of wisdom and positivity have always made such an impression on me and have helped inspire and then re-inspire me at needed in different times of my lives. Today for Thoughtful Thursday I leave you with this….. ...
Thoughtful Thursday: Do You Know How to Spot a Stroke?
May is National Stroke Month and a few weeks ago I shared a post about my cousin Mikey who had a stroke in-utero. Mikey is 3 years old and a pediatric stroke survivor. You can read his story HERE. Women face higher risk of suffering from a stroke. As per The American Heart Association, as someone that suffered Preeclampsia after having my second baby, my risk of having a stroke has now ...
