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How to be More than a Facebook Like to Your Friends

When was the last time you really paid attention to what your friends were posting on social media? Or the last time you reached out to a friend beyond liking their Facebook status?

I’m not very good at it myself. I get wrapped up in my own life, and although I follow my friends on Facebook, I’m often taking the shortcut of clicking that little thumbs up, heart, cry face, wow, or angry face and then moving on with scrolling. Taking not much more thought of what might actually be going on in their life.

Do You Know Your Friends

When people describe me, I have a feeling it’s usually “that busy mom of 5, running her own business.”

However, I’d rather be known as someone who always takes the time to listen, who knows what you are going through, and ready to help out in a moments notice. To be someone you can always count on to be there whether you reached out for help or not.

Photography by Rasheite K Photography

Do you see your friends? Do you know your friends? Do you truly love your friends? And if you say yes to all of those, do your friends know it?

I have had a number of experiences where I know I’ve been blessed with people who I would describe just like that. They saw me, despite the mask I tried to put on. They knew what I needed, and they let me know they loved me. However a few weeks ago may have been one of the sweetest moments.

I spent most of February stuck in a depressive mood. I knew I was depressed, but I couldn’t pull myself out of it – as is the case for most people struggling with mental health.

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Photogrpahy by Rasheite K Photography

Halfway through the month I received an email full of beautiful pictures of my kids. I had forgotten that early in January we spent the day with a fellow blogger as she grew her photography business. We got some beautiful photos of the kids from Rasheite.

These photos were a reminder of how good my life is, and what really matters – ie family. I shared the photos to Facebook, and briefly mentioned in the caption that it was just what I needed after a hard month.

When Friends Reach Out

A member of my congregation saw that post and rather than just liking the pictures she read what I wrote. In love she reached out to say she was sorry the month was hard and hoped I was feeling better. I didn’t have to tell her why it was hard, but because she reached out I took off the mask.

She then went a step further and asked if it would be OK if she prayed for me. I of course said yes. The power of those prayers have been felt daily when that depression starts tugging at the corners of my mind.

She didn’t stop there. A day later she stopped by my house with beautiful potted tulips, and the sweetest fruit salad I’ve ever tasted. We connected on a deeper level because she took the time out of her life to really see me. She got to know me, then showed me love and by example how to love.

Photography by Rasheite K Photography

I now hope to be more like my friend Chelsea. To see you. I’ll try to put those “likes, loves, sad, wow, and angry” faces into more real actionable emotions. I don’t know what that will look like exactly yet, but more love will be shared as a result.

March 15, 2019
Meditation: How to do it and Why it helps

I received a trial run of BrainTap Pro for mobile. All thoughts on meditation are my own.

When I went to a counselor for my post pardum depression, after a few sessions of just talking, we tried some guided meditation. As the counselor walked me through my mind, I came across a “door”. Behind this door I found myself – the girl I used to be before mental illness clouded everything.

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Since then I have been searching for some kind of meditation to help keep me grounded when things are going awry. These are a few of the meditation tools I’ve used over the year. We can all benefit from a little deep breathing and mind clearing once in awhile.

Ways to Meditate

Study the Scriptures. As a religious person, I find much comfort in studying the words of the Lord. This year I have been reading from The Book of Mormon and The New Testament. Often finding time to quietly read and ponder how these words can change my life, can be difficult. I’ve found the best way to get this time in, is to get up 30 minutes earlier then my kids. The time is spent focusing on something that helps me grow in knowledge, and focus on something that I feel makes me a better person.

Do Yoga. I’ve always loved the idea of yoga, but spent many days telling myself I couldn’t do it because I had no flexibility. Well, the thing about flexibility is that the more you push against the resistance, the more flexible you can become. Yoga focuses a lot on slow deep breathing. As you do this, you become more aware of your body and mind. You can even get your kids involved with my favorite youtube series – Cosmic Kids Yoga.

Guided Meditation. While I’ve found many helpful ways to meditate through finding time alone to study and then focusing through yoga, the best meditation I have found for me, has been Guided Meditation. Recently I tried out BrainTap Pro for mobile, and can’t get enough of it. BrainTap focuses on balancing your brainwaves for optimal mental health. Every session I’ve used has helped me feel re-energized, or get into a deep sleep. Every session of BrainTap is focused on helping you relax, reboot, and revitalize.
One night my 8 year old was really struggling to fall asleep, so we turned on some deep sleep BrainTap, and before we could blink she and me were both sound asleep. Now I get frequent requests for that “mind sleeping thing”.

Why Meditation?

To meditate means to engage in mental exercise for the purpose of reaching a heightened level of spiritual awareness, or to focus on one’s thoughts. So why do we want to meditate? Is focusing on our own thoughts something we really want to do?

I say YES! When we can focus on our own thoughts, we can gain a deeper understanding of what drives us, who we are, and where we would like to go in life.

Life is very much a balancing act. Talk to any mother and you’ll hear them asking each other how they balance their lives. We seem to all be searching for the magic formula. Well, meditation can be that formula.

We can clear out all that noise. Life will still be there, along with everything we do, but with a clear mind we can see better what needs to be done and when. In other words, it’s a lot simpler to prioritize and move through life without feeling burdened if we have opened our minds to better understanding or “heightened spiritual state.”

How do you meditate? What is your favorite tool for clearing your mind.

February 19, 2019
How to Care for Natural Hair

This post is sponsored by The Good Stuff by Coupons.com All thoughts on natural hair care are my own.

Let’s just get the elephant out of the room right now. I am a white woman that doesn’t fully know the struggles of the Natural Hair movement.

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So phew, glad we could take care of that right away. When The Good Stuff asked me to write this post, I thought it was completely different. I had honestly never heard the term “natural hair” before. Other than in the respect that I have natural hair – it’s not dyed (currently), it’s not permed, and I don’t spend hours of my day applying product or heat to make it do what I want. I would consider my hair “natural”. Heck, the greys are even coming through and I’m letting them stay!

When I was just a kid, the compliments on my hair were always forthcoming. I often heard people wish they had hair like mine, while I was wishing to have straight thin hair like theirs.

Mine was THICK, unmanageable, and the natural waves weren’t cohesive – rather they had a mind of their own. I would have given anything for my hair to be thin and straight. Easy to brush, and to lay across my head the way I told it to.

These days, my tune has changed. I have come to love my hair, and desire to see other girls learning to love their natural hair too. With three daughters, we strive to teach them to love who they are and the way they look naturally. This includes understanding their different hair personalities and how to care for them.

Love Your Natural Hair

First things first – you must love your hair. If you love your hair, your hair will love you back. It’s much like anything in life. The energy we send out, is the energy we will have returned to us. So if you currently struggle with your hair, try loving one thing about it – whether it’s the natural color, it’s health, shape, etc. Love on that one aspect of your hair, and overtime you’ll start to love it all.

Maybe right now all you can say is that you love that you have hair! If that’s where you have to start, then start there. Many are out there who would love to have hair, no matter the struggles it might bring.

Minimize Washing

Turns out, you don’t need to wash your hair daily. In fact, daily washing really isn’t great for any hair or scalp! I personally stick to more of a weekly wash and conditioning, but this is something you have to learn for yourself.

Depending on what you are doing each day, just pay attention to your hair and you’ll know when it’s time for another wash. If you are more active, and some weeks I am, you may find washing to be a more frequent need.

Keep it Natural

It seems to make sense that if you want to truly care for your natural hair, than you would keep your routine, well….natural. I don’t use products in my hair. At least not very often. I’d love to say this is because my hair doesn’t need them, but truth be told, I wouldn’t know what to do with 90% of hair products set in front of me. On that note though, whenever I go to the salon, I receive compliments on how healthy my hair is. I don’t think this is a coincidence.

By minimizing what chemicals and additives we put in our hair, then our natural hair can really shine. If you have to use product try to keep it as natural based as possible. Then only use it when absolutely necessary.

Let it Air Dry

One of the best things I can do for my hair is to let it air dry. It almost always looks the best, and minimizing heat on our hair helps keep it healthy. We can’t always let it air dry (hello polar vortex), but the more often you can, the healthier your hair will be.

So from one white girl who believes in the natural beauty of all, please, love your hair! Let your natural beauty shine, because you are beautiful. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

January 31, 2019
Everyday Enzymes that Help Digestion

Start getting the most out of your food with the help of Everyday Enzymes.

I had the opportunity last week to talk to Dr. Liz Cruz, the creator of Everyday Enzyme’s. I’m no health nut, and struggle understanding most health-related topics. Being able to talk with Dr. Cruz about the Everyday Enzyme’s was extremely helpful to me, and I hope it will, in turn, help you.

What are Enzymes?

Enzymes are biochemical catalysts. They work to break down our food into molecules so that our body can process more of the nutrition held within.

The following are the questions I asked Dr Cruz, and her answers summarized by me.

Why make Everyday Enzymes?

Dr. Cruz works as a gastroenterologist in Arizona. She had many clients complaining of issues such as feeling bloated, not feeling that their food was digesting, acid reflux, heartburn, low energy, and feeling moody. In her words “it’s much more than just gastrointestinal.” Dr. Cruz went on to explain the phenomenon known as the Enzyme Gap, which is a study that says every 10 years our bodies enzyme production goes down. She says there are 2 ways to combat this gap. #1. Eat Healthy. #2. Eat Enzymes

For awhile she would suggest over-the-counter enzymes but found because of the lack of quality in many pills, they still weren’t helping much. So she decided to make Everyday Enzyme’s as pure and natural as possible.

What would you say is the most important ingredient in Everyday Enzymes?

This was a fun conversation that I found very telling about the product. Dr. Cruz gave it a lot of thought and finally admitted to me that she didn’t believe anyone ingredient was more important than the others. She has worked to create a pill full of different enzymes all equally important to break different nutrients.

What makes Everyday Enzymes better than eating Activia Yogurt?

This is where I learned quite a bit. Activia and other good yogurts are full of probiotics. Probiotics and Enzymes are not the same things. The probiotics add good bacteria that help keep our guts healthy, while Enzyme’s actually helped break down the food.

How will I know if Everyday Enzymes is working for me?

Everyone is different, so it depends on the individual and why they are taking it. For her clients, it should help get rid of the feeling of bloating, or undigested food. In her own words “I take them, not because I have issues, but I’m 52, and in the long run I know they’ll help me.”

So whether you’re taking them as something to benefit you, or to specifically help with gastrointestinal problems, how they show their effectiveness will be different. Dr. Cruz suggests taking them for at least 30 days, but preferably 90 days to start seeing any difference in health.

Are Everyday Enzymes FDA approved?

Since this is not a drug, but a health supplement, the FDA does not treat it the same. However, because getting quality enzymes into these pills is important to Dr. Cruz, all of the ingredients are FDA certified.

I’m Having a Cholecystectomy, how will Everyday Enzyme’s benefit me?

This was a more personal question, as I was getting ready to have my gallbladder removed, and wanted to know if there were any specific benefits I could find taking Everyday Enzymes. Dr. Cruz told me whenever one of her patients has a cholecystectomy she encourages them to take enzymes. The function of our gallbladder is basically a back-up to help with our digestion. By taking away that back-up, I can use all the extra help in the digestion tract available.

If you’d like to learn more about Dr. Cruz and the Everyday Enzyme’s visit www.drlizcruz.com/

September 7, 2018
7 Mothers Day Gifts She’ll Love!

I love to celebrate my own mother on Mothers Day, but now that I am a mother myself I also like to take this day to reflect on how I can be better. I won’t lie, though – I enjoy being shown just a little extra love, even if it’s just homemade cards – a little something to show that what I do does matter. This post contains affiliate links and I will receive compensation if you make a purchase after clicking on the links.

Breakfast in Bed

Let her sleep in – even if she’s not actually sleeping. Allowing mom to relax in bed for just this one day will rejuvenate her mind and body. She’ll be happier, and so will everyone else. Make it extra special with a homemade chocolate butterfly <-tutorial! Top it on a yogurt parfait, her favorite breakfast smoothie, or just decorate the side of her plate with it. Just remember, Mom’s don’t want to come out and clean up the breakfast mess after they’ve eaten.

Family Photo’s

Mom’s want pictures of their family – nice pictures. There are so many different ways to go about this. You can send her a photo book with her favorite photos, or purchase a beautiful canvas from your last photo session. On hard days Mom will love looking at those photos to remind her how much love she is surrounded by. Don’t have a recent professional photo? Schedule one and surprise Mom with it. Trust me, she’ll be happy to have one less thing to schedule herself.

Homemade Cards

Moms don’t need expensive gifts to feel loved. A hand drawn card made with love will always mean more to mom than anything else. Help the kids decorate some cardstock, pull out the stickers, markers, paints! Just be sure to clean up when you’re done.

Jewelry

Depending on the Mom, jewelry can be a wonderfully tangible gift. Not every mom will appreciate this type of gift, though. If she wears jewelery frequently then it’s the gift for her. If you think she would enjoy a new piece, even if she doesn’t wear a lot of jewelry, make sure it has some meaning. A piece with her children’s birthstones, or something like these state necklaces to remind her of home.

Flowers

Mom’s love flowers. Pick them from your own backyard, or personalize a bouquet from a local shop. Every time she sees these flowers she’ll be reminded of the love she has from her family and it will bring a smile to her face. If you have a garden loving Mom, get her some flowers to plant that will last even longer!

Fashion

Every Mom would love a new outfit. Chances are she rarely buys something for herself that she truly loves. Unless you know her style, though, I don’t recommend purchasing the outfit yourself. Rather pick out a gift card from a place like eShakti that will allow her to customize her choice of outfit just the way she likes it.

Clean House

The number one thing I want every single year on Mothers Day is a clean house. One that I didn’t have to clean. Preferably one that was cleaned by a happy smiling family. It’s not a gift if you do it grudgingly and with a bad attitude. With that in mind, if you don’t want to clean the house either, you can always hire it out to a cleaning service. Mom won’t care who does it, as long as it’s not her.

Now you know what to get Mom! Don’t be like me, and wait too long to order. I have the bad habit of wanting to buy something online, but forget it takes a few days for shipping. Order early to have it in time for your mom!

What will You be Sending Mom this Mothers Day?

May 1, 2017
Tips to Avoid the Drama of a Cold

This post has been sponsored by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. All opinions are my honest thoughts. I am not a healthcare professional. Medical advice should be discussed with your healthcare provider.

In a house where the girls outnumber the boys, we often hear comments about the amount of drama we must have in our home. Truth is, we do have a lot of drama, but isn’t life full of it? The last thing I need is to have added drama due to a cold or allergies.

The last time I got sick, I realized how very much I can relate to the “man cold”. I’m pretty sure my attitude is worse than Mark’s by far. I whine and complain and generally act like I’m dying until I get any sort of relief.

Despite being sick, I still have places to be and work to get done. The kids still need me to be their mom, so I can’t just put life on hold when sickness hits. From grocery shopping to track meets, I seem to always be adding one more thing to my to-do list. So when the allergies hit, as they have this week with the trees in full bloom, I need to find ways to stay on top of my A-game.

Take Medication

The first thing to do when the allergies hit is take medication. Advil® Cold and Sinus is the #1 pharmacist recommended brand. It’s so good when you pick it up from your local pharmacy you’ll need to ask for it behind the counter – make sure you have your photo ID with you. There’s nothing worse than going to the store and not being able to pick up the medication that will make you feel human again. A combination of Advil and a nasal decongestant it’s made to take care of the worst symptoms. You know, the ones that cause all the drama to begin with – headaches and congestion.

Make A List

I make lists in my head all the time. In fact, it’s a running list, and it’s always being added to. However, when the congestion starts to build, my mind goes into a fog, and I can’t remember a darn thing I need to do. Missing appointments and deadlines once again adds drama to our life that we just don’t need. Grab a cute magnetic notepad while picking up your Advil®, and start making your list. The magnetic part is important because otherwise, you might forget where you put the list after it’s been made. At least, that’s been my problem.

Let It Go

Easier said than done, but Momma’s just let it go. I give you full permission to let go of every unnecessary thing in your life. Paper plates for dinner? Go for it. Take Out? Bring it on! Kids arguing? Let them argue, and let go of whatever it is (unless it’s truly harmful) because you just don’t need that drama while sick! Of course, if you have amazing wonderful children they won’t take advantage of your sick days and will try to be helpful instead…we can dream.

Boost Your Vitamins

Finally, look into some natural remedies for feeling better. When I start feeling the symptoms of a cold – that itchy throat feeling especially – I whip up a batch of my Vitamin C Boost. It’s the best thing ever, I promise! My sister in law calls it the “Magic Tang Drink”, and recently texted me for the recipe again as her kids were showing signs of getting sick.

Being sick is the pits, but it doesn’t have to come with added drama. How do you keep the drama of a cold from ruining your day?

April 18, 2017
5 Ways to Battle Depression While Pregnant

6 months after my 2^nd child was born, I came to the conclusion I was battling postpartum depression. It hurt, I wasn’t me, and I didn’t know what to do. After my husband freaked thinking that I might hurt our precious baby, I began my journey to healing.

When Baby #5 came along, I was mentally ready to deal with the postpartum depression once again as I did with babies 2, 3, and 4. I was not at all prepared for it hitting at only 10 weeks pregnant, however. This was new, and I was struggling and didn’t know exactly what to do. Perhaps you’ve been there. Perhaps you are there. Or perhaps you are afraid this may one day be you.

Related: Beyond Depression: Anxiety, Psychosis and other Mental Disorders of Pregnancy and Postpartum

I’m here to tell you, there is hope. There is a freeing you can find from this mental spiral that many women experience, but so little talk about. It’s the ugly side of pregnancy that we try to hide from those who love us because they may not understand. How could they, when having a baby should be such a joyous time?

Here are a few things I did, and others have done. What works for you may not work for your best friend. Together, though, we can all find peace during what should be a joyous time.

Don’t Hide It

Tell People. Let them know how you are feeling, and let them be there for you. Believe it or not, with so much highlight on mental health the past few years, you don’t actually have to hide your feelings. Tell your spouse, tell your mom, tell your best friend, and above all else, tell your doctor.

Now, that doesn’t mean you have to tell everyone. You know the people in your life. You know who will be there to let you cry, vent, or just sleep. They are the ones who won’t judge you but will instead encourage you to call them anytime – day or night.

Only share with those you feel comfortable knowing about your struggle, and who will offer the support that is needed at this time. You don’t need any naysayers in your life right now.

Seek Professional help

When dealing with my first bout of PPD, I went to my doctor. I told him how I had been feeling, and after we talked, decided counseling would be the best place for me to start. I wasn’t sure if it would help any at first, but I knew I needed something, or rather someone, to talk to. So I went.

The important part of counseling is finding someone who aligns with your beliefs. You need a counselor who will listen, guide, and help you in a manner best fitting your ideologies.

I remember the day we sat in guided meditation at my counselor’s office and as I worked my way through my thoughts I found a proverbial door. When I opened that door, I found the old me on the other side. I just had to let myself out. It was such a liberating moment for me.

When the perinatal depression hit, I immediately told my nurse and Dr. I was given the number of their counseling center, and before I ever had the chance to call, they were calling me. Knowing there was someone who wouldn’t judge, and would listen to me whenever I needed it, was exactly what I needed at the time.

Check out this Ultimate Guide to Surviving Postpartum Depression

Medication

I hear many in this day and age knock medicine. Perhaps you are struggling with the decision to make medication because of how your friends will react if they find out. You are telling yourself that you should be able to do this naturally Or maybe you’re afraid of the side effects on you and the baby. Talk to your doctor about these concerns if you think medicine may be the way for you.

While I’m sure we all wish that we could deal with this naturally, it just isn’t the case for some. There comes a point where some of us need to take that medicine to feel whole again. Depression, as any other medical illness, can be treated with medicine that has been shown to help.

Breathe

Take time to meditate, and don’t force yourself to do things that trigger an episode. If you know that going to the park with your older children will exhaust you and send you emotionally downhill, don’t go. Or better yet, call that friend and ask them if they could take your kids out. This does not make you a bad mom. You are a mom in need, and you have to take care of you first.

The next time you find yourself faced with a decision that could mean feeling drained of all feeling, or racking yourself with guilt because you should be able to do that, choose instead to just breathe.

Sleep

Go to bed early, and sleep in. This is never easy if you have other commitments like children and/or a job. However, making sure you get an adequate amount of sleep is one of the best things you can do. Your body and mind need it right now. I’ve found the more rested I feel, the less my depressive mood flares up. While the less sleep I get, the more depressed I become.

Vitamins

Don’t skip your vitamins! Especially being pregnant, you should be taking your prenatal vitamins daily. If you find yourself still struggling with depression, you may want to have your doctor check your iron levels. Low iron, which happens to be common for many pregnancies, can also cause depression. I’ve personally added an extra iron supplement to my prenatals, and it seems to be helping

Finally, my dear moms, let go of the guilt. You are human. Approximately 950,000 women are suffering just as you and I have with this disease, but those are only the self-reported cases. Don’t suffer alone, because you are not alone! If you need someone to talk to, please reach out via the comments/email/FB Messaging. I’m here for you moms.

Did you know Dad’s can suffer from postpartum depression too?

January 17, 2017
Momma’s Morning Sickness Peach Smoothie with Premama
This post was sponsored by Premama as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

The last thing any pregnant mama needs is to feel sick 24/7. On top of that, remembering to take a vitamin is usually the last thing on my mind. All I can think of is sleep, and what food might make the nauseous feeling go away when absolutely nothing sounds good. Try this Peach Smoothie with Premama vitamins to soothe those unwanted pregnancy symptoms.

Mark thinks I’m against pills and vitamins, but truth is, I honestly just forget. When I do remember to take my prenatal, though, I’m often so nauseous that the idea of swallowing a huge pill just isn’t pleasant and can sometimes add to the morning sickness. I heard about Premama Prenatal Vitamins and knew I needed to try them out. They contain the same or greater amounts of Folic Acid found in most OTC brands, Omega 3 Fatty Acids and iron.

I had to go on a hunt since the Meijer near me hadn’t started carrying them yet. Just a couple extra miles, though, and I was able to find Premama in the next town over at their Meijer. What a sick pregnant woman won’t do for relief right? Don’t be like me, though, locate your nearest Premama Meijer here.

See about the only thing that sounds good to me besides potato chips, is fresh fruit and veggies. If I could incorporate my vitamins that I know my body is telling me to get, into food I can stomach, then life might be pleasant again. That’s just what I did with Premama. I picked up the Premama Essentials +DHA to get me through this pregnancy. They also have a Fertility, Lactation, and Digestive Aid vitamin for every stage of becoming a mama!

Premama Essentials+DHA is a powdered vitamin. It’s like those powdered drink mixes you toss in your water to give it some flavor, only with Premama you can add it to just about anything. With my fresh fruit cravings, a smoothie made perfect sense. The 30mg of Vitamin B6 helps soothe those morning sickness feelings, and makes this the perfect peach smoothie for any pregnant Mama.

Peach Smoothie
Morning Sickness Peach Smoothie

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Combat morning sickness, and get the essential vitamins you need with this Premama Peach Smoothie

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Ingredients

1 cup Strawberries

1 Banana, sliced

1 peach, peeled and sliced

1/2 cup Coconut Water

1 packet Premama Essentials+DHA

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in blender.

Blend until smooth.

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September 20, 2016
For the Beauty of the Earth

On this beautiful Memorial Day, we decided to take a family trip up to Heber Valley and walk around the Cascade Springs. It is a beautiful area. If you live in Utah, or ever have a chance to visit, I recommend taking some time to visit this natural beauty. While walking around and taking photos of the scenery and the kids, I couldn’t help but think of the words to For The Beauty of the Earth by Folliott Pierpoint.

For the Beauty of the Earth

For the Beauty of the Skies

For the Love which from our Birth

Over and Around us lies.

For the Beauty of Each Hour

Of the Day and of the Night

Hill and Vale, and Tree and Flow’r

Sun and Moon, and stars of light

For the Joy of Human Love

Brother, Sister, Parent, Child

Friends on Earth, and Friends Above

For all Gentle Thoughts and Mild

I hope on this Memorial Day, you’ve taken a little time out to spend with your families. They are the reason men and women fight for our country, to protect our homes, families, and freedoms. To them I say Thank You – from the bottom of my heart, you are appreciated and not forgotten.

May 26, 2014