Never Grow Up...

"Pan, who and what art thou?" he [Hook] cried huskily.
"I'm youth, I'm joy," Peter answered at a venture, "I'm a little bird that has broken out of the egg."

I look at myself sometimes and wonder... when did I stop believing in fairies, magic & that my dolls come to life when I'm not looking. When did my thoughts shift to "adult things" like my job, money & the reality that bad things happen to good people.

Today I hope that you will reach deep down into your soul and touch your inner child. Make peace with her and allow her to come out and play every now and then.

Spend an afternoon looking for faires... pretending you can fly... imagining the world as it once was, when you were young.

Just because we get older, doesn't necessarily mean we have to grow up. Always stay connected to the joy you once felt and the excitment that emerged from an afternoon with your imagination.

There is enough pain in the world already, but your joy may inspire others to re-connect with the innocence and purity they felt in youth. Then maybe, when scary things happen we can look at them as an adventure and find comfort that in the end, the good guys always win.

"All children, except one, grow up." {Peter Pan}

picture credit

Peter Pan: Book by James M. Barrie, Scottish children's writer and dramatist, published 1928. Born 1860. Died 1937.

Thank You!

I remember a place... a town... a house like a lot of houses... a yard like a lot of other yards... on a street like a lot of other streets. And the thing is, after all these years, I sill look back... with wonder.

{kevin arnold, the wonder year's}

I probably had the best childhood ever. I remember playing for hours in the feild behind our house, exploring through the woods, and lots & lots of swimming. There's an innocence that I will never forget, that still lives inside of me as if I were still 5 years old. I will always remember my old neighborhood and the memories that were made there. As if they are locked in time and will go on living forever.

Life is a gift and as I continue to cherish every moment, I can't help but look around and notice all of the love that surrounds me. My friends, family, husband have all supported me beyond imaginable. Without this support, I would not be the person that I am today. Because of them, my heart is bursting with compassion and love and I want to pay it forward and share this with the world!

Thank you so much for all of the kind words and comfort that have been sent to Mitchell and I as we prepare for this transplant. After one more round of testing, I will prepare for surgery and continue to smile as I think about the tremendous ammount of love that has been shown to our families in this past week. This love is my inspiration, and your friendship gives my life meaning and purpose.

Thank You!!!

chickies fly to maryland to visit momma bird

This weekend's going to be awesome!!!!!!

{oldddd school!}

Today I am leaving work early and driving to Maryland to visit "Momma Bird" Gina and re-unite with some of my favorite women in the world! There isn't anything I miss more from college than the group of girls that I get to see tonight!

I am ready to relax and forget about all of the things in my life that stress me out... all I want is a bottle of wine, dancing and probably a good adventure with these chickies who make me love life and cherish the moment.

Best of all -- Nicky will be back in the states and I get to see her beautiful smile and soak in her positive energy. She's been in South Korea teaching.... for a whiiiiiile.... and everyone's excited to have her back for a few days!

I cannot wait to embrace each one of my best friends and talk about the good old days. Check out these pics so you can get a better idea of how amazing each of these girls are!

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful -- inside & out!

P.S. - I can't wait to pick up Denise on the way... road trips are always much more fun with a girlfriend to gossip with! I hope everyone's weekend is as special as mine! xxoo