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Proof that speaking out about suicide and mental illness saves lives! (video)
In Raimundo’s TED talk, you will hear her share her personal story, which includes an experience she had on the Go Train where a man, struggling with suicidal thoughts, overheard her share her story. It saved his life! “Alicia Raimundo … Continue reading
It is a night for the senses (video)
I have my head phones on. Not those ear-buds that curl up in the hub of ones ear. I have my big ear muff, acoustic-paradise head phones on. My ears are devouring a delight of poetry and lullabies. Anis Mojgani … Continue reading
Happy thought #47 (cont’): Twitterment photos
What is Twitterment? “A non-traditional Golf Tournament that creates powerful conversations & lasting memories through social activities, challenges and the sharing of unique business and personal stories through social media.” ~ Twitterment Andrea (Van Houtte Coffee Services) and Shawna (Good … Continue reading
Who would you choose? The baby or the dog?
My sister and her husband brought a beautiful husky pup into their home 13 years ago. Her name was Nikita. My sister and her husband loved this dog. Nikita was their only child for over a decade. Then my daughter … Continue reading
Loving the body my spouse left behind
My late-husband and I chose to have a baby. It was a good decision. It changed our lives. It changed the capacity we thought our hearts had to give. It changed our perspective. It changed my shape. Now that my … Continue reading
What’s better than a “hallelujah?”
“The honest cries of breaking hearts, are better than a hallelujah sometimes.” All I can say is this song resonates with me. Whether laughing with joy, or crying out in honest transparency, precious is the authentic heart. Click here to … Continue reading
What if the death of my husband was my first loss?
What if the death of my husband was the first loss I had ever experienced? Being only 32 at the time, I knew plenty of people who had not yet lived through the death of anyone close to them. Sometimes, … Continue reading
Get a grip! – Finding the right tools for the long haul
Finding the right pair of shoes is like having the right kind of friends. They’ll either cause me to trip and tattoo my sole with blisters, or they’ll fit just right to get the job done, and after walking many … Continue reading
HAPPY THOUGHT #41: Clean drinking water for 75 families! (Ugandan Water Project)
Ever get thirsty? I do, and I have access to clean drinking water at multiple access points throughout my day. Having traveled to Africa, I can somewhat imagine what it would be like to live in a hot country without … Continue reading