The Book of Me

Someday the human race as we know it will not exist. As proven through time, history has a tendancy of repeating itself. Simply put, we haven't always existed so at some point we too will become extinct. I recently watched an intriguing documentary about the earth, its formation and evolution through time. The science of our universe as depicted in the series 'Cosmos' is fascinating - even if regurgitated information from grade school geography and science. The show strives to bring the relevance of the past to the future and how we continue to be affected. http://www.cosmosontv.com/ http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment2/57608648-223/cosmos-fox-science-sunday.html.csp It definately got me excited about science and the fact it airs on Fox and produced by Family Guy's Seth McFarlane does not make it any less credible. After watching, I questioned life as we see it today... and how that in billions of years from now the world will be a very different pla...

It's a place I wish didn't have to exist. For that to happen, it would mean no child would ever get sick or need surgery requiring them to stay in a hospital. It would mean no childhood cancer, no trauma and no life-threatening diseases. Unfortunately that is not reality. But the silver lining in a world of childhood illness is a place called Ronald McDonald House. These homes away from home are like a dose of medicine to relieve - even a little - the painful hours, days and months families endure while a child  is in hospital with a serious injury or illness. RMH also "helps give sick children what they need most - their families." I know this is true... because I have stayed there. That's why I am supporting McHappy Day to raise money for RMH. RMH Hamilton was my home in 2010 and again this March. Both were positive experiences that left me feeling grateful and appreciative of the people who make these homes happen. This place is close to our ...

What we can learn from a child: Simple, but easily forgotten lessons 1. Appreciate the little things. 2. Don't overthink things. 3. Live in the present. 4. Less is sometimes more. 5. Don't be afraid to trust. Each of these things I learned from Xavier. His strength and innocence before, during and after surgery showed me once again how precious the mind of a child is. Thank you.