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Just Start
I am that person that has to have all of the "conditions" right to start something. If I am going to write, I want the perfect notebook and just the right pen. If I am going to start a diet, I want it to be at just the right time. I remember talking with Millard Fuller, the Founder of Habitat for Humanity about my dream to start Hello Gorgeous!
God Gives and God Takes Away
We are all under the illusion that we have control of the things in our lives and the things that happen to us. I am the biggest offender of this. I would say all the time, that I spent the first 13 years of Hello Gorgeous! Telling God how to run the calling on my life. LOL Like I had any say!!!!
"You have to keep going
I remember vividly the Thursday before Michael died. He was in a hospital in our hometown. He had been hallucinating all night. He was working hard to save people that were not there.
Life's Lessons
When I met Michael I was 24 years old and he was 30. We had our entire life ahead of us. He was a spitting image of Mr. Clean, big gold earring and all. Michael was a bodybuilder in college and still had his bodybuilder physique when we got married. He was so strong. He was known to hoist a couch up on his shoulder and carry it out to a guest's car when he worked at Meijer.
Joy is a Wonderful Thing
Every year in January I plan a retreat for my executive team. I have done this for more than 10 years. Every year I ask each of my team members to pick words that will be the so-called theme for their year. I love seeing the words they chose and how they were y put into play during that year. This year my word was JOY.
5 Tips to Help You Become a Better Caregiver
Caregiving can be a difficult task, but also the most rewarding. Here are the 5 things that I learned about being a better caregiver.
10 Myths About Your Cancer and Your Cancer Treatment
Hearing the words " You have cancer" can be very scary. Time stops when you hear those words. I remember feeling paralyzed. My whole world was turned upside down. Here are 10 myths about your cancer and your cancer treatment
These Women Inspire Me!!!
I remember several years after Michael was diagnosed with his liver disease, anytime he saw someone struggling he would always say "I am the luckiest guy walking." Michael was always grateful for his disease. He said that it positively changed his perspective. He never asked why me.
Sometimes You Forget the Reason That You do What You do!
Have you ever worked at something and forgotten why you were working as hard as you were working? That is how I feel most days.
Do You Take Things for Granted?
Last weekend I had the opportunity to be a tourist in my home town. The University of Notre Dame is in my backyard and yet I never seem to take advantage of the beauty that the campus has to offer. We took in the full-blown tourist experience.
You are Healthy Until You Aren't
Three years ago this month I heard the words " You have cancer." You can't hear those words and not be changed forever. There is always that looming fear that it will return. And you begin to question every ache and pain as something other than the normal aging process.
Finding That Work-Life Balance with Grace Hao
Grace Hao is grateful to be inspiring leaders locally, nationally, and internationally through her leadership and educational programs.
What ingredients are in your skincare products?
Do you have an understanding of what the ingredients in skincare products actually do? Your skin is the largest organ in your body. Your skin also absorbs everything that you put on it, good or bad. Whether you are going through cancer treatment or not, you should be aware of what is in your skincare.
Rick Jordan is an Amazing Individual!!!
Rick Jordan is regarded as a nationally recognized voice on cybersecurity, business ethics, and entrepreneurship. Rick also hosts a podcast called All In.
Well Done Good & Faithful Servant - Jackie Walorski
I wish that I could remember the 1st time I met Jackie Walorski. I don’t have that memory anywhere but I remember we connected very quickly. Mike and I would periodically go to lunch with her. She always made time for us.
Jessica Bamber Shares Hints & Tips to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Caregiving can be a tough job. Managing your everyday life and then adding in caring for a loved one that is sick, can be overwhelming. While caring for your loved one, you need to also care for yourself. In this episode, Jessica Bamber shares hints and tips to avoid caregiver burnout.
Hospice On a Whole New Level - Mia Albert (Podcast)
Hospice care means different things to different people. In my many years of working with women with cancer, I was under the impression that Hospice care was only for end of life. My guest explains that Hospice care is so much more than that.
Author & Salon Owner Dawn Williams
Dawn Williams is a wonderful woman, a great business owner, and quite the go-getter. Take a listen to my interview with Dawn to hear more about her technology for seniors’ business, her book, and what's next for her.
Iselyn Hamilton Austin - The Family Nurse Practitioner & Cancer Thriver
There is something that you can tell about a person just from their energy. Iselyn’s energy is off the charts.
Meet Someone That Truly Inspires Me
Every once in a while, I get the opportunity to meet someone that truly inspires me. Kristen is that person. She used her physical fitness journey to curate quite the following on social media. When she was diagnosed with cancer, she decided to keep her public persona and share her journey with her followers.