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Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. During this past Christmas season my husband lost his job so he and I started side hustling as door dash drivers until he found work. One evening we delivered dinner to an employee who was working at a kidney dialysis center. EveryContinue reading “There are humans out there that care”

Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow. My children are three of my greatest joys. It is always a heart struggle for a mom when they want to go out on their own. It was never more so than with my youngest who is autistic and desired toContinue reading “Letting my child take a big step”

What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why? Although the title may seem tongue in cheek, it is the honest truth. I do not like extreme heat so Death Valley is out, as well as the Middle East or Australia.  And I do not like “creepy crawlies” so the Amazon wouldContinue reading “No blazing hot sun or creepy crawlies”

Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you. My mom is a gifted pianist and poet and she fostered in me from a young age a love for reading and the arts.  I developed a passion for painting and sketching and even though my mom was a single mom and financial resourcesContinue reading “Love for Reading and the Arts”

What is your favorite restaurant? Hands down I would choose my son’s homemade cooking over a restaurant. Especially when he makes spaghetti with his homemade sauce. The service, ambience and dinner conversation make it extra special

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? My husband and I have a long term vision to be in a position where we would be retired from our careers and could spend our time together supporting charitable causes such as cancer research, volunteering and traveling in an RV to explore America’s history

What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? 1. My husband kissing me goodnight and telling me he loves me. 2. My daily hug from my autistic son when I walk in the door from work 3. My morning coffee 4. My evening walk with my dog 5. That I wake up to enjoyContinue reading “My 5 daily blessings”

Describe something you learned in high school. I grew up with two sisters and a single mom who worked long hours as a nurse’s aide. Even though we didn’t have alot, my mom taught me we had more than others and to share when we saw someone in need. 

Describe one positive change you have made in your life. This is a great prompt!  One of the best positive changes I have made is to let go:  let go of some grudges that were only continuing to hurt me, let go of negative thoughts that were ruining my perspective, let go of some ofContinue reading “Let It Go!”

What’s the most fun way to exercise? For me, cleaning is one of my favorite physical activities .  I crank the music up loud and go to it.  I find the mopping, vacuuming, sweeping therapeutic and cleaning clears my mind and helps me stretch.