Good news is even better when celebrated with friends, bad news is tolerable IF you share it with your friends. Don't keep it to yourself. As one friend reminded me, the more women you share bad news with, the more you have praying for you. We've experienced that 'fist in the gut' feeling and our hearts ache for our friend's bad news. At times like these, I'm reminded of that childhood game, "Red Rover". If we hold onto each other and never let go, no one or nothing can break us down. There is strength in the power of WOMEN!!!

It is wonderful to observe how family values are passed on for generations. Most often it is something that happens when families come together for a purpose. Last week I sat in the breakfast lounge in a hotel where families were gathered after the Ak-Sar-Ben fundraiser. I watched many 4 generation families; talk, tell stories, eat and laugh. These events are so important for the young children. Without saying a word, the kids realize that their families have made significant contributions of time and money for scholarships and community projects, many have been honored for their unselfish volunteer efforts, others have contributed countless hours to make the events happen. It is often said that kids learn from parents by what they say and do vs. what they tell kids to do. Congrats to all the families that reach out to help others. You are positively influencing your children, in more ways than you know--most likely it is the small things that you do that have the biggest impact.. Read more