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Be an Angel of love, hope and support for a 5 year old boy

December 14, 2011 By Lee 1 Comment

 

Imagine taking your child to emergency with a stomach ache, and not long thereafter finding out he has a rare cancer that is quite aggressive as it has hit the central nervous system.

This is exactly the heart breaking news that a local Calgary single Mom, Charissa, found out earlier this week.  Charissa has been by Owen’s bedside night and day.

Now add to the fact, this brave woman works tirelessly to provide for Owen, she works two jobs, has made sacrifices, given all of herself to providing a loving and stable home for her beautiful boy.  And on top of that it’s Christmas, which is supposed to be a time of joy, peace and love.

It doesn’t matter where you live in this amazing world of ours.  YOU can be an angel and help with love, hope and support.

How can you give?

Donate Silent Auction Items:

There is a Fundraiser tomorrow evening – Thursday December 15th at West Creek Pub at 101, 300 Merganser Dr, Chestermere
Please DONATE items of ANY value for the silent auction – by contacting: Dimitra Gaspari at 403-690-9293 or Alison Cassidy at 403-620-2225

Items can be dropped off at
West Creek Pub - 101, 300 Merganser Dr, Chestermere

Melrose Cafe and Bar:730 17th Ave SW Calgary  Phone: 403-228-3566 venue is accepting auction items on their behalf, and the items will be delivered to Chestermere on your behalf.  If delivering items, please indicate that they are to the attention of Tony Johanson.

Cash and Credit Card Donations:

An emergency fund has been set up at Royal Bank – you can go in to any Royal Bank and make a donation to “Owen’s Fund”
For online donations (across the globe) please click HERE

Spread the message of hope and support

At the top you of this post you will see a “tweet” button – Tweet and share
At the bottom of this post you will see a “share” button for numerous social media platforms – share
Email your friends, family and co-workers and ask them to be an angel.
Write a blog and share it with your network.
You can share the Facebook event click HERE

Prayers

Whether or not you believe in the power of prayer – put aside your personal beliefs for a moment and send loving energy, prayers, thoughts and love and show Charissa and Owen how many people care, how many people are willing to help, and that collectively as a human race we are praying for them.

Thank YOU for your support and for being an angel.

Hugs & Love

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Give the gift of connection and relationship

December 14, 2011 By Lee Leave a Comment

No matter who you are, what you look like, what you do, where you invest your time or how you celebrate the season, you need connection.

  • Accepting people for who they are.
  • Knowing what’s going on around you.
  • Being present right now.
  • Connecting with full attention and pure intention.

It all sounds wonderful doesn’t it?  So what stops our society from doing and being this?

Busy, busy, busy, go, go, go, buy, buy, buy and dare I say it judge, judge, judge…

What if the biggest gift you can give someone you love is you: your time, your love and your acceptance?

I invite you to consider for a moment what it would feel like to experience quality time with a friend.   How would it feel to receive a surprise visit, a phone call, a real life connection?

I invite you to press STOP right now on the busyness of life and what should be done.  Connect with YOU in this moment, now think of the special people in your life…  Do you know how they are feeling?  Do you know what’s going on in their life?  When was the last time you spoke to them?  When was the last time you saw them?

Show someone you love, that they are special.

Show someone you care, and give the gift of connection and relationship.

And as always this begins with connecting with YOU.

Have a wonderful Wednesday
Hugs & Love

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13 Days till Christmas – Childlike Wonder

December 12, 2011 By Lee Leave a Comment

Do you remember what it was like to look at Christmas through the eyes of a child?

Remember how it was to feel joy and be free of any stress or  anxiety?

Let go of the stress and overwhelm.  Embrace the beauty of looking at the world like a child.  Remember that all that matters is right now and who is gracing your life, bringing you joy and happiness.

Smile with a cheeky childlike grin!
Play with joy for this present moment!
Believe that miracles can I do happen!

On this 13th day till Christmas Eve may you find the innocence, and joy of your inner child.

Have a Magical Monday
Hugs & Love

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A Faeries Guide to Companionship

December 9, 2011 By Lee 2 Comments

Faeries, come take me out of this dull world,
For I would ride with you upon the wind,
Run on the top of the dishevelled tide,
And dance upon the mountains like a flame.
~William Butler Yeats, “The Land of Heart’s Desire,” 1894

“Make sure to take some time every day, that is just for you to keep stress far away.  If you don’t take really good care of yourself, your plans to help others will stay on the shelf.” ~ Faery Loneia – ABC Field Guide to Faeries

Have you been touched by Faery magic?  The magic that fills your heart with joy, wonder, dreams and believing that anything is possible!

I am blessed to have a real life faery in my life, who continually teaches me the beauty of true companionship.  She was there sprinkling her faery magic on Sandra, the last time I saw Sandra in March this year before she passed away.  She has showered my daughters with her faery magic with her beautiful book ABC Field Guide to Faeries.  She sprinkles her faery magic to thousands of children with her big heart and beautiful smile.  She opens my world to the connection and signs of nature and beauty.

The "S" Faery - Susanne

She also teaches me the power of giving and receiving.  Rarely do you find a friendship where the energy is continually a gift of answering pleas for help, supporting every endeavor, and completely in tune with each other, and the love is mutual and given back.

This beautiful faery is Susan Alexander-Heaton – A.K.A the S Faery…  And this picture is a card she gave me yesterday as we had a beautiful lunch together.  Her heart is wide open, the gifts she brings this world is endless.

Do you have a Faery in your life?

What is your definition of true companionship?

Say thanks and give to the unconditional companions in your life.

Hugs & Love

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Choose freedom by taking control of your life – try something new

December 7, 2011 By Lee Leave a Comment

Do you feel like everything is moving way too fast?

Do you feel like your life is out of control?

I watch and observe, how many people are running around in circles with blinders on, I know because I have done it many times.  Are you flying by the seat of your pants to get through the day, hoping you will get all your “to-do” items done?   Maybe you are in a whirlwind of despair, feeling like there is no hope of getting out.  What if – it was as simple as taking control of YOUR life?

It is!

Step 1.  Take a deep breath in, hold it for a 6 seconds and let out a BIG sigh, releasing all the stress. (repeat as many times as needed)
Step 2. Choose to focus on the present moment and what you can do or be right now.
Step 3. Allow yourself to let go of all the “small stuff” – (I love the book series “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff”)
Step 4. Choose your course of action that will bring you joy and bliss in this moment.

Now joy and bliss may look completely different to you, than it does the next person.   Maybe you just need to try something new for the next 30 days.  TRY IT!  I did and it helped me beat the October Blues

Hugs & Love

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