Avis Offers Make-A-Wish Foundation Friends Discount
Avis gives to MAW!
February 24, 2011
My friends, do you have upcoming travel plans that involve a rental car? If so, please consider booking with Avis. Avis is extending up to a 25% discount to Make-A-Wish Friends that book their rental car needs with Avis using the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number H749900. For each completed rental using this number, Avis will donate 5% of the base rate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and will match the first $25,000. To learn more, visit www.avis.com/wish.
For Good!
February 23, 2011
As a huge fan of musical theater, namely Broadway, one of my favorite shows is the fabulous Wicked. Wicked brought the house down when it arrived on Broadway in 2003 with original cast members Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel and Joel Grey. This wonderfully crafted smash hit of a show has garnered a ton of great songs, however "For Good" closes the show and forever brings tears to my eyes. (Yes, I'm a sap!) The song confirms the true friendship, forgiveness and love between two friends. The words are so beautiful and constantly remind me that so many people have touched MY life and have changed ME for good. And for them, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me who I am and helping me to be a better person.
As a huge fan of musical theater, namely Broadway, one of my favorite shows is the fabulous Wicked. Wicked brought the house down when it arrived on Broadway in 2003 with original cast members Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel and Joel Grey. This wonderfully crafted smash hit of a show has garnered a ton of great songs, however "For Good" closes the show and forever brings tears to my eyes. (Yes, I'm a sap!) The song confirms the true friendship, forgiveness and love between two friends. The words are so beautiful and constantly remind me that so many people have touched MY life and have changed ME for good. And for them, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me who I am and helping me to be a better person.
I’ve heard it said, that people come into our lives for a reason…
Bringing something we must learn and we are led...
To those who help us most to grow, if we let them…
And we help them in return.
Well, I don’t know if I believe that’s true…
But I know I am who I am today, because I knew you.
Like a comet pulled from orbit, as it passes the sun…
Like a stream that meets a boulder, halfway through the wood…
Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better, but…
Because I knew you….I have been changed FOR GOOD!
H O P E !
February 16, 2011
Well, I officially missed Valentine's Day due to Mr. Flu or Ms. Sinus Infection (don't you hate when they come to visit?), but I'm getting myself back on track and back in action again. Whew! As I've been lying in bed these last many days I've been focusing on the word 'hope'. H O P E ! It's such a friendly word. It's comforting too, as I have received so many messages of HOPE from so many of my dearest family and friends saying, " I HOPE you feel better soon, Heather." All these notes of cherished HOPE have truly warmed my heart with love. Thank you for all of them!
The word HOPE can best be described as a wish or desire accompanied by confident expectation of its fulfillment. That's so true, isn't it? We awake every morning of our lives in hope of a new day, in hope of feeling fulfilled, and in hope of giving and receiving love. Today as I awoke I took Lulu around the block for her morning walk and I was instantly greeted by a brilliant bright sun and slightly warmer weather. It was as if the sun was saying, "Good Morning and Welcome to a new day full of HOPE where anything is possible!" All our HOPES and dreams can come true if we have the courage to believe them. What a line, right?! I HOPE that wherever you are you are feeling HOPEful and happy today. I HOPE that it was a good day for you. I HOPE that you accomplished all that you set out to do. That you had the chance to feel on top of the world with a pocket full of glee. You deserve it and have worked so hard for it!
I HOPE... for cures to ailments, namely breast cancer; heart disease; lupus; MS; Alzheimer's.
Well, I officially missed Valentine's Day due to Mr. Flu or Ms. Sinus Infection (don't you hate when they come to visit?), but I'm getting myself back on track and back in action again. Whew! As I've been lying in bed these last many days I've been focusing on the word 'hope'. H O P E ! It's such a friendly word. It's comforting too, as I have received so many messages of HOPE from so many of my dearest family and friends saying, " I HOPE you feel better soon, Heather." All these notes of cherished HOPE have truly warmed my heart with love. Thank you for all of them!
The word HOPE can best be described as a wish or desire accompanied by confident expectation of its fulfillment. That's so true, isn't it? We awake every morning of our lives in hope of a new day, in hope of feeling fulfilled, and in hope of giving and receiving love. Today as I awoke I took Lulu around the block for her morning walk and I was instantly greeted by a brilliant bright sun and slightly warmer weather. It was as if the sun was saying, "Good Morning and Welcome to a new day full of HOPE where anything is possible!" All our HOPES and dreams can come true if we have the courage to believe them. What a line, right?! I HOPE that wherever you are you are feeling HOPEful and happy today. I HOPE that it was a good day for you. I HOPE that you accomplished all that you set out to do. That you had the chance to feel on top of the world with a pocket full of glee. You deserve it and have worked so hard for it!
I HOPE... for cures to ailments, namely breast cancer; heart disease; lupus; MS; Alzheimer's.I HOPE... for children throughout the entire world to be granted their most very special wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
I HOPE... for blue skies, singing birds and pretty rainbows.
And most of all I HOPE that you are feeling loved. To love and be loved is the greatest gift of all. God is good!
With faith, HOPE and love,
Cake Boss!
February 7, 2011
IT'S HERE!!! Gather your family and friends, you DON'T want to miss this very special episode of Cake Boss tonight at 9:30pm EST on TLC. This is THE episode featuring the Make-A-Wish Foundation of NJ. Buddy grants the wishes of four very special and oh-so precious young princesses. The girls flew in from all over the U.S. and spent an incredible week here in New Jersey in October enjoying their wishes at Buddy's bakery and shooting scenes around town. TLC said, "Buddy bakes with four little aspiring bakers, all suffering from a life-threatening illness, on their personal 'Make-A-Wish' cake. And it doesn't stop there as Buddy plans to WOW the Foundation with a very special cake!"
You may also want to visit his Facebook page, Buddy Valastro, and witness the incredibly moving tribute taking place to honor Michelle Campilonga, Buddy's first wish recipient! (I pasted it here too!) She was actually the person who inspired his friendship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In this video you see will the President of my Chapter honoring Michelle at Buddy's bakery.
A big heartfelt thanks go to my NJ Chapter for cultivating this valuable relationship with Buddy, his staff and his family. ENJOY THE SHOW!
You may also want to visit his Facebook page, Buddy Valastro, and witness the incredibly moving tribute taking place to honor Michelle Campilonga, Buddy's first wish recipient! (I pasted it here too!) She was actually the person who inspired his friendship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In this video you see will the President of my Chapter honoring Michelle at Buddy's bakery.
A big heartfelt thanks go to my NJ Chapter for cultivating this valuable relationship with Buddy, his staff and his family. ENJOY THE SHOW!
It's Your Time!
February 6, 2011
I came across this wonderful piece of advice while traveling recently. It was published by a recognized authority on leadership and performance, Anthony Robbins. It goes something like this......
I came across this wonderful piece of advice while traveling recently. It was published by a recognized authority on leadership and performance, Anthony Robbins. It goes something like this......
It's Your Time
Everything that happens in your life - what you're thrilled with and what you're challenged by - began with a decision. Your life is the outcome of the decisions you've made and the actions you've taken as a result of those decisions. Different decisions produce different results.
If you want to control the direction of your life, you must consistently make good decisions. It's not what you do once in a while that has an impact on the direction of your life - it's what you do consistently. Make decisions today about how you are going to live in the years to come. For your decisions to really make a difference in your life, it's imperative to decide what results you're committed to - and know specifically how these results will transform your life. It's equally critical to decide what kind of person you're committed to becoming. Get clear about what you want to be, do and have, and what your life will be like after you accomplish this. With that clarity, you'll find it becomes easier to make the kinds of decisions that will move you in the direction you desire.
What are your standards? What will you demand from life? Decide today if you'll accept life as it is or if you'll live your life on your own terms, at the edge and at the highest level.
With my fondest love and respect,
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