Category: Life Today
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Snowman Cake
My mother called a couple months ago….“I want to tell you something but I don’t want to make you upset,” she said. “You know that is not the best way to start a conversation.” There was a pause on the other end…..”Jack talked to me last night.”“Oh,” I said. “How come he tells you things but he…
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How Can I Not?
Last night I sat at the Awards Dinner for the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation. A woman, a mom was being honored for her work with the UMDF. A couple years ago, her son was diagnosed with Leigh’s Disease, a horrible mitochondrial disease usually found in infancy. Doctors diagnosed her son at age 18. He is one…
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24,000 square feet of Love
Ten months and 11 days ago, I was at Copper Mountain registering for the Courage Classic. It was our sixth year riding, we were approaching $100,000 in team fundraising and it was Samantha’s 8th birthday.I was a tad emotionalI navigated through registration with my friend and long-time protector, Heather. She had to help me navigate…
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There is Magic in the Unknown
Now is a time of magic. Let the universe take your hand and show you things you have never seen before. Now; at last, you’re open and vulnerable enough to begin. Celebrate the magic, the mystery of the unknown. Celebrate the miracles that will certainly come. – Melody Beattie; Journey into the HeartI read this quote…
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International Day of Happiness
Friday was the International Day of Happiness. Happiness…..it’s the Key, right? The Golden Goose, the Pot of Gold at the end of the Rainbow, the elixir. I do believe in order to search for happiness, you basic needs must be met; are you fed? Are you clothed? Are you safe? It is then that one can afford…
Samsmom: Life, Joy, Loss and Loving your Mitochondria 