I love this video of Tony. Stay awhile and check it out!

This video puts my thoughts, heart and desires for my children into powerful words. As a mom we go through extreme emotions. Sometimes I feel on top of the world, I laugh and giggle with my  little ones, I have faith that I am a good mom and at other times I feel guilt that I am not doing enough, or am I doing the right thing? After watching this video I felt affirmed and inspired to be even more for them. At the the same time I think I also forgave some of my struggles and reminded me that the powerful love I have for them is enough…..

A video essay about motherhood by Katherine Center http://www.katherinecenter.com for the Mom 2.0 Summit in Houston this February http://www.mom2summit.com

My friend Sarah will be running the Boston Marathon on behave of the Melanoma Foundation. The Melanoma Foundation of New England is on the forefront of the fight against Melanoma each day. Every kind donation will go directly to the foundation to support the early detection and prevention programs as well as provide assistance to families dealing with a melanoma diagnosis.

Please visit Sarah’s site, read her story and make a donation for the cause. I know we are all pinching our pennies a bit more these days but even a small donation makes a difference.

Pam you are a gift to us and we are forever grateful for you. We love you!

Photos of a few of her talents.

Pam made each of these gifts for my family. What is even more amazing is that she made them with only 5 fingers. Pam was born with 2 fingers on one hand and 3 on the other. Pam you are very talented! Everyday you amaze me. Thank you for all you do for us. I love you! xoxo

Today as one of my best friends Joe walked outside, his garbage man stopped as he does every wednesday morning. Joe waved hello, and the man walked over and said he had a favor to ask. He said that his son is serving in Afghanistan and when asked what he wanted for Christmas his son replied that all he wants is to walk around to his fellow soldiers and hand out morale-boosting letters on Christmas Day. So he asked me if Joe would write one letter. Joe immediately knew that this was bigger than just one letter. he made some calls to his friends and family asking them to write letters.

So we are asking you to help us. Please send an email to: dearhero2009@gmail.com. Your letter will be printed off and folded into an envelope and delivered to his son in Afghanistan by one of our friends. No postage required. Just an email.

Regardless of your politics or how you feel about any war, this is not about that. This is about a father trying to make his son’s Christmas wish come true.

We realize there are non-profit organizations that do this, and we fully support their incredible work. However this is just simply for a humble man to support his son who is thousands of miles away. He is expecting one letter on our porch next Wednesday morning. Let’s inundate him! Please send your email by Tuesday evening (November 24th) so we have time to print and stuff! And by all means, please forward this on to anyone you think might be interested in participating!

Email:

dearhero2009@gmail.com

To top it off Mom and daughter are fashion divas. There is never a time when I see Sherri that I don’t want to own either her clothes, belt, shoes or bag. This woman knows fashion and her stunning daughter is right there with her.

Dad with his beautiful girls

One of the many organizations that Sherri is passionate about is Residential Energy Assistance for Seniors (REAS) Foundation. The REAS foundation has a goal to raise $10,000 from Sturbridge families that will enable them to provide energy assistance to qualifying Sturbridge seniors whose fixed incomes and escalating expenses are placing them in a perilous predicament.

Please consider donating $10.00 to help a neighbor, visit the website and click the link at the top right hand of the screen. REAS is an all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit organization which means your donation is tax deductible.

printed from the Gardner Newspaper (I apologize for the quality of the scanned article)

Jon is a true inspiration. I am in awe of him. Jon and 10 of his family and friends participated in the Live strong challenge in Philadelphia raising over $4000.00 for the cause.

Jonathan’s Page: http://philly09.livestrong.org/teamcolonel

I am equally inspired by Jon’s Mom Diane. She is my husbands business partner and does her best to keep organized. That is of itself is a feat! LOL  :)  I can only imagine how much worry I would have if my child was battling an illness. Diane, I think the world of you and have deep respect for you as a business women, Mom and woman.

On Aug 3 2009 Jon had a cat-scan and blood work done. He and his Mom are happy to report that Jon is cancer free! As I write this it brings tears to my eyes.  His story has touched my heart and reminds me of everything I have to be grateful for.

Please enjoy these senior pictures of an extraordinary, handsome young man.