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2014 was both the best of times and the worst of times. There were way too many deaths and so much political and emotional heartache that I am thrilled to close the chapter of 2014 and start anew. The best part of 2014 happened when I started achieving my dreams. I traveled more, loved more, …
The first few months of marriage can be exciting, passionate and fun. As time goes on, the newness wears off and it’s easy to “get used” to each other. It may sound contrary, but it is possible to get too comfortable with your spouse. After years of living together you can often finish each other’s …
It’s hard to believe that nearly 14 years ago, I stepped foot on a college campus. For me, attending college marked the beginning of adulthood. It was there that I learned the true meaning of responsibility and commitment. On my first full day there, I met the man I would marry. Then 8 years later, …
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Not long ago, my husband was in a serious accident. It was horrific for me to hear about the details, but the good news is, he survived and is healing quickly. Thankfully, I still have more time to make new memories with him and our girls. This weekend I fell in love with him all …
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I’m a mom of two beautiful and brilliant daughters. I am in awe of the things they come up with. Sometimes this fun turns my house upside down, and their “inventions” run into the common areas of our home. My kids are only 5 so it’s OK. I fully recognize that at their age play …
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Why is beauty such a big deal? As an elementary student I was definitely considered an ugly kid. I remember sitting in the cafeteria with my classmates and one of the boys asked, “If there were only 3 people left on earth: you, Elle, and Nadia, who would you marry Elle or Nadia?” All the boys …
Life changing moments don’t happen everyday. 2 weeks before my trip to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital I was contacted by an orphanage in Uganda. The orphanage houses children whose parents abandoned them because they were born with Sickle Cell Anemia. I was told, “at least every week, you may find 2 or 3 thrown at …
