Story telling is a precious and invaluable way of holding on to your history and never forgetting. It’s a way to create memories that can last a lifetime.
I love to lay in bed on some nights with Rain and talk instead of reading a book. She often asks me to tell her a story. We love the “Story of Rain,” filled with colorful details of when I carried her, as well as details of her birth and milestones. I realize how many magical moments can be forgotten, but reliving them in story form brings back so many precious moments.
We’re so lucky today to have access to the video options on our...continue reading
I met a real live ANGEL today, her name is Tawanda Jones…you can see her and learn about her inspiring story on the Dancing With The Stars website.
After watching her package before the show, I sat in my dressing room and thought about what it’s like to make a difference in other people’s lives and how important it is to give. As a mother, I give to my family every day, automatically and often unnoticed. But when I give to them, I see how positively it affects them.
I try to tell my kids positive things every day. I try to support them, their goals, and their efforts. I try to praise...continue reading
The whole country has been transfixed by the events that happened in Boston. The tragedy has stirred up a lot of feelings in my family and provoked many questions from my younger children.
At first I tried to shelter Rain from the reality of what took place and hide the horrific truth behind the story. Our news coverage is so picture driven and hard to avoid.
I tried to call it “an accidental explosion," but with eyes wide open and super sonic ears; she heard too much from too many sources. Most children do and many questions came up…”How did the explosion start, who did that, why did...continue reading
