There are many different Acts of Kindness. As this has been my focus for this week, I am going to touch on some stories shared with me, another I read about on the Good News Network, some Twitter love, and two instances of local people rising to the occasion during a recent snowstorm. All different, but generous of heart and spirit with all the best of intentions.
Nana Penna & Her Cookbook
One of the many reasons I am writing this blog is to leave some sort of a legacy for my children and grandchildren. When I first started this endeavor, I had done an Ancestry DNA test. I had hoped to find out something or anything about my father’s family; especially his mother.
Overcome the Hate with Love
I am just going to have to come out of my bubble for a minute. Get my head out of the sand! It isn’t as though I don’t know messed up shit happens in this world, I DO KNOW! I just don’t want to watch it or hear about it anymore. It can seriously ruin your mental health.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The perfect time to share the story of discovering I would soon be blessed with a special child, the ensuing pregnancy and how we almost lost him.
Compassion & Empathy
Happy Sunday! Today I want to follow up on last weeks post about spreading a positive message and being kind. Because October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and due to an incident on Twitter, I thought we should talk about compassion and empathy.
Positive Message For A Good Cause
My mission with this blog is to be real. I want to share the chapters of my life, pass on some wisdom and send a positive message. It is my sincere hope that others will benefit from my journey.
20 Years: A Labor of Love
Freddy and I hadn’t exactly been connecting since the beginning of September. Once school starts, life becomes more hectic. By the time homework and dinner are done, my communication skills are minimal… almost non-existent.
Blessed & Giving Back: The End of leukemia
But when I saw kids with brain tumors and babies who were sick, I became grateful that my child only had leukemia. My perspective changed and I felt blessed, his fight was not as difficult.