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Happy Birthday Jacob!

January 10, 2011

Today we celebrate Jacob’s 24th birthday!  As our family’s gift to him, we will “make a memory” today.  We are presently in the mountains of North Carolina and received 8″ of snow overnight, with more expected today.  Great conditions for sledding!  It was our tradition as a family that on your birthday, you got to “skip” [...]

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Remembering Jacob

October 23, 2010

Dear Readers, Today marks the third anniversary of our son’s passing.  Tonight at 6:30 we will gather as a family surrounding the beautiful tree we planted outside the “Chapel In The Woods” near our home in the mountains of North Carolina in memory of Jacob.  Please take a moment at 6:30 tonight and reach out to someone [...]

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“Free Things”

April 27, 2010

I was meeting with a wonderful guy named Tony and we were discussing ”social media marketing”.  During one of our brainstorming chats, he came up with a brilliant plan…to catch people do something “right” and then give them a free gift with one of Jake’s Mission cards.  The good deed could be as little as opening a [...]

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Let Your Life Shine!

March 29, 2010

Happy Monday!  For your listening pleasure ~ Indigo Girls Click here for the lyrics!

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Jacob’s Birthday Message to His Mom

March 25, 2010

I am Jake’s mom, and the founder of  Jake’s Mission.  Today is my birthday and I am missing Jacob very much.  In years past, my happiest moments were when my children were gathered around me.  I always felt that was the greatest gift anyone could receive, to be surrounded by the children she loves more than [...]

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And The Top Celebrity Philanthropist is…

March 11, 2010

This deserves recognition on our blog…a celebrity doing good.  The top celebrity philanthropist of 2009 is Mr. Justin Timberlake.  Rowena Joy A. Sanchez of Good News Daily wrote: “Who knew Justin Timberlake can bring out something else other than sexy back? In the season of giving, The Daily Beast, which released its “Celebrity Impact Rankings,” named the male pop [...]

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Lessons From Dogs

March 10, 2010

While at one of my favorite “writing” spots (if you must know it’s Barnes & Noble sipping cappuccinos), I came upon the March issue of Cesar’s Way, a great magazine for dog lovers.  The cover featured seven beautiful Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (I have a Cavalier whom I believe is the BEST dog ever).  Inside this delightful issue [...]

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A Father’s Example

March 3, 2010

In my readings today, I came across this story from Mac Anderson of Simple Truths that took me back to my childhood.  The author’s father reminded me so much of my own father.  Dad loved people from all walks of life.  He was always engaging people in conversation & treated everyone with respect.  He had the gift of gab [...]

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Bob, Bogart & a Bus

February 18, 2010

Meet Bob Botruba and his dog Bogart.   They have a message for us.  Kindness.  Last August, Bob had an idea.  So he sold his home, handed-off his business and bought a bus.  His mission: travel the country and remind people to be kind every day. Here is an excerpt from his website: “As a father of [...]

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Olympian Chris Klug

February 16, 2010

Did you know that Sunday, Valentine’s Day, was National Donor Day?!  In an article by Bonnie Ford of ESPN, she wrote: “If anyone needs a reminder of how the generosity of organ donors and their families saves and transforms lives, look no further than the U.S. snowboard team.  Chris Klug is back for his third Olympics [...]

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