Being a vegetarian or vegan is great. It can also be a big lifestyle change, but we learn to look forward to eating our fruits and vegetables. We can also count on our fresh foods being healthy for our bodies, as well as tasting good when our meals are seasoned well. The only downside is […]
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Sponsored by LifebankUSA Whenever given the opportunity to speak with an expecting mom, I urge them to take advantage of the opportunity to bank their newborn’s cord blood. Science has come so far and this once in a life-time opportunity to bank your child’s cord blood could save his/her life or the life of a
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One of my favorite gospel musician’s is Smokie Norful. His music is inspiring. In the mornings, I like listening to his song Dear God. The instrumental portion is very soothing. It helps energize me just before a busy day. Recently, Mr. Norful, visited St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and shared his talents with the children and
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Giving back is essential when you believe in helping others. This year, I continued to learn more about compassion for others. Giving, is something that is usually ingrained in us while we are still children. Growing up my mom used to take me with her to help sick and elderly people in our community. She
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Children who are living with a rare disease or form of childhood cancer can often find renewed hope at St. Jude. The hospital isn’t your typical illness treatment facility. The goal of St. Jude to provide assistance for their patients which goes beyond just treatment and encompasses everything a family will need such as travel arrangements,
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I am very excited to have another opportunity to visit St. Jude Children’s Hospital. This week I will be attending their Fitness and Nutrition St. Jude Blog Tour. St. Jude is gearing up for their annual St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk. I cherish the moments of being able to meet many families who are full of hope
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Prayerfully, I will take a few moments to share my story with you, and I pray for you as a parent and a spouse. If you are parenting a child with a genetic disorder or another type of illness let go of the guilt. Not every parent harbors guilt, but some of us do, as
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September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. I am blessed and thankful that my daughter who is living with SCD continues to do well and thrive. She is such a joy to see everyday as she learns new lessons and encounters different challenges. Today, I learned that Robin Roberts the encouraging anchor woman for Good Morning America.
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Last week, for the first time, I saw my daughter react as if she knew that she was different. We were in her pediatrician’s office getting her routine 3 year old check up and the doctor began to ask how she was managing with Sickle Cell Anemia. The doctor spoke about the importance of getting
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One of my missions as a mother is to live a healthy life and set a good example for my children. Healthy living is not an option in our household, it is a mandate that my husband and I both agree with. With one daughter living with SCD and both twin girls technically born premature,
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