Me and Preston . . .

WHAT A TRIP TO REPORT!

“CAN YOU RUB MY BACK?” he asks . . .

“Yes,” I reply . . .

so good bye for now.…..

Deana

Hello to Everyone,

I, too, go through some setbacks.

This month has been a CHALLENGE for me.

But I have learned that when you draw on a support team who believes in you, and when you stay focused on your dream/passion . . . the truth you believe in will have integrity to come through.

So, stay focused . . . and don’t give up your Joy.

Ciao for Now,

Deana

I have had the most amazing Mother’s Day . . .

The highlight of my weekend: Zachary, one of the boys’ best friends, stayed over, while his mother was out of town. She has 2 other children and was out of town – being a mother – watching and supporting her girls in soccer. She arrived home today, Sunday.

Not only is it Mother’s Day, but it’s her birthday, too!  So I had Zach make a card, get her a latte, and pour it into a special birthday cup. I got her a special Mother’s Day bracelet. Seeing his face light up was the gift for me, so grateful that he had something to bring home to his very special Momma. 

The boys and I went on with my own very special Mother’s Day celebrations. Then, around 2:00 PM, Zach came by to collect his remaining things at our house.

Chandler asked Zach, “How did your mom like her presents?” 

Zach replied, “She cried.”

Now that’s a true Mother’s Day! — to see all three boys smiling, feeling the meaning of the day.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Beautiful, Loving , Caring, and Tired mommas out there!

Ciao for Now, Deana

Happy Earth Day!!

We as parents once again need to be reminded to do better when we know better!! Let’s join together to educate our children and, most importantly . . . to make reality a place of inspired action.

Happy Green Day!
Deana

She is so motivating for our children. My two boys just stood there watching the videos of her, with the sweetest smiles on their faces…

A Feel-Good Moment!!

This is dedicated to my three children: Savannah, Preston and Chandler.   BE EXTRAORDINARY!!

And to all of their friends, and friends of their friends… BE LEGENDARY!!

Ciao, Deana

As I watched this video, the hairs on my arms stood up.  I’m such a sucker for the power of kindness.

This is what we need to be doing more in our schools.

My two boys just went through a bullying workshop at school and by the end they felt drained and exhausted as though nothing was really being accomplished, but a lesson was being taught.

One of our family’s favorite movies is FREEDOM WRITERS,  which every family should see.   As many times we have seen this film, we all end up crying. 

The lesson is deep and strong, so very POWERFUL . . .

What I love about this TEEN FILES video: one of the parents present, a mother who was in a position of power as the assistant principle of the high school, spoke these words to her son: ”I’m sorry, too.”  

This . . . is . . . truly POWERFUL!

Ciao for now,

Deana

YES, I DID . . .

Sorry if I left all you hanging . . . I had the most amazing trip.  And I plan to take the children back this summer (Munich, Salzberg and on into Italy).

MaryDawn and I are closer than ever. We have shared something together that most people haven’t experienced in a lifetime . . . and still came out laughing. 

We are now planning our next trip!

If you would like to join us, let me know.

But you must come with an open heart and ready to follow the wind.

Ciao for now,

Deana