Yesterday was the craziest best day I've had in a long time. The Today Show segment hit and our website began lighting up. Children were being sponsored, donations came in, and requests for how people could help literally flooded my email. Within just a couple of … [Read more...]
Crazy Busy But It’s About to Get Crazier!
I probably don't need to tell you all that we are crazy busy. 88 sports practices a week. 3 football games a week. Cross country meets. Swim meets. Homeschooling. Yeah...and that barely scratches the surface of it all. It's crazy busy but I completely … [Read more...]
It’s OK to Cry
I'm usually able to put my emotions on hold. Sometimes it comes across as heartless, but actually it's quite helpful. When the world is falling apart around me, I can go on autopilot to function for a while, or when faced with challenges I can hold it together until a … [Read more...]
Past the Halfway Mark
It's Friday. Officially we are past the halfway point of the project and we still have plenty of work to do. I have no time to really upload pictures really but wanted to say thank you for your continued support via donations and for those of you who have come to the … [Read more...]
Gold Star Moms Share The True Meaning of Memorial Day
We had an incredible American Gold Star Mother's Day Weekend, thanks so much to so many of you. We took the opportunity to make this video and promote the true meaning of Memorial Day. Please share far and wide, so that the families who have suffered such a tragic loss … [Read more...]
American Gold Star Mother’s Day Weekend: Saturday
Still reeling from the excitement of Friday night, I left my home early in the morning to meet up with my good friend and photographer Sally Prissert who took the most beautiful photos of our Gold Star Mothers. American Gold Star Mothers Inc. is actually a veterans … [Read more...]
American Gold Star Mother’s Day: Friday
Preparing for the American Gold Star Mothers Day Weekend included hundreds of hours between dozens of people and thousands of dollars given generously from grateful Americans all across the country. Behind the scenes there were people like Rusty, who worked crazy hours … [Read more...]
Our Special Event is Finally Here!
American Gold Star Mother's Day Weekend is finally here! This weekend for these Gold Star Moms could not have been possible without your generous support. I am so very grateful that you #BelieveWithMe! Some of you donated financially. Some of you spread the word on … [Read more...]