The Risen

May 30, 2011



It's Memorial Day, which most see as the start of summer.  We also remember it for the sacrifice of those who gave their lives to protect others.  While the term "fallen" is used to remember soldiers or first responders, I happen to think the opposite about these fine men and women.  Instead, their legacies have "risen" above the ordinary with their bravery, courage, obedience, discipline, and valor.  I SO appreciate their greatness and wish the world could honor them with the peace and kindness I see in others around me every day of my life.  These are the very things people give their lives to protect; as I do ALL OF YOU.

May we also remember those who have fought who continue to live today.  I often feel that those who survived our nation's worst of times are ultimate hero's as well.  Those whom have died gave their lives, but how glorifying beautiful to finally come to be with our God, our Father.  How joyful a reunion for them!  However, those that have lived remain and continue to live today with the scars of their wars, both in mind and body.  They are truly iconic men and woman.  What they sacrificed, what they gave, what they continue to give today; not only for our country, but for their family.

Thank you to EVERYONE who has fought and continues to fight for our freedom.  Your unending patriotism, strength and passion doesn't for one moment go unnoticed.

God Bless America,

May 16, 2011

DANCE

as though no one is watching you,

LOVE

as though you have never been hurt before,

SING

as though no one can hear you,

LIVE

as though Heaven is on earth.

My wish is that ALL your dreams may come true.  Now and forever.  In the words of Abraham Lincoln, "Whatever you are, be a good one!"

All my LOVE today and always,

Great honor!

May 15, 2011

To my sheer joy, I have been selected by the Make-A-Wish Foundation corporate headquarters to market and promote MAW as part of their "blogger community".  I'm so very excited and proud!  They've selected my blog for the graphics/color design I've used, as well as the supportive/informative content I continually post.  I'm SO very honored to have been contacted by them and to have been granted this wonderful distinction.  It's so nice and renewing to be noticed every once and awhile, isn't it?!

Over 207,721 wishes have been granted so far in 2011 across the United States.  We're only into May and still have many more months to come to fill out the year.  In addition to child referrals, there are many other items that MAW is in need of.  For example, every year approximately 50,000 roundtrip airline tickets are needed to grant wishes, which amounts to 2.5 billion frequent flyer miles.  If you have any miles hanging around that could be donated I can tell you that once donated, your miles will never expire and are used to support wishes across the entire country.  From Continental to USAirways to Delta to United, this is one simple way you can help grant a life-changing wish experience.  Please check out http://wish.org/help/donate_airline_miles for more information.

A very special THANK YOU to all of you who continue to help and support my MAW campaign.  Please know that YOU single-handedly have helped to give hope to many many children battling for their lives.

"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." ~ Maya Angelou



With pure adoration,