Category Archives: giving back When my first born was a pre-schooler he was fascinated with programs about garbage. If the library had a DVD about trash, it was in his little hands. We watched them ALL. Many times. After watching footage of landfills repeatedly, it’s sort of tough not to think twice before you just chuck something into the…  Fall, for me, has always been an invigorating month—one I pine for after the intense heat and the humidity of summer have sapped my physical energy if not occasionally my spirit. However, fall now has a new meaning for me. It was this time last year my son had his first seizure and was subsequently…  When I was a little girl, our family attended a tiny country church. My grandpa (who still attends that church with my grandma) was the choir director. Every year, on the Saturday before Christmas, he’d recruit my two sisters and I to help him assemble treat bags for the congregation. We looked forward to this…  Every year, I look forward to November. Fall is in full swing, the calendar loosens up a bit, and I begin to get ready for my absolute favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. Each year, I am reminded that I have much to be thankful for. I have a loving and supportive husband. 3 healthy and beautiful children….  [Note: for those of you looking for the website, you can now find Laurie and Brooke's creations at www.brookesangelwings.com.] Grab a cup of coffee and some tissues and then whatever you do, please read this entire post…it could very well save a child’s life and that is no exaggeration by any stretch of the word….  giving back is such an important aspect in my career. it’s more than important; it’s essential. giving back and making a difference in someone’s life is a huge part of how i define my professional success. when i was a nurse, i often volunteered in the community. now as a photographer, i continue to volunteer,…  Blogging is a powerful tool — for building your business, sharing your life with far-flung family or for expressing your creative side. But it also can be a power for good. When I first started blogging, I was experiencing infertility and found an amazing crew of women who not only became my personal support group,… 
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