March of Dimes: Brooke's Story (Warning: You will most likely cry watching the video!)

Brooke is one of my friends from back home. We have been friends since high school. This woman has a heart of gold. She is by far, one of the most strongest people I know.  Even with such a big loss, she has managed to see the positive and be an advocate for others who are now in her situation. Here is Brooke's Story:

 

 

Brooke at 18 weeks

 

I'll never forget when Brooke told me she was pregnant.  I was still living in Texas at the time and I had flew in for a visit.  I called Brooke to tell her I was in town and wanted to have lunch with her while I was in.  We were making small talk when she announced she was pregnant.  I was ecstatic for her!!!! I knew she would make such a wonderful mother! Then, she found out later, she wasn't having one, but two babies! Brooke was so excited to be having twins!

 

I loved watching the weeks go by and seeing the ultrasound pictures she would post of the babies. Brooke and her husband decided on some names: Hannah Jayne and Leah Denise.

 

 H&L at 9 weeks

 H&L at 11 weeks

 H&L holding hands at 20 weeks

 

 

Then, at 24 weeks, Brooke went into labor. Hannah & Leah were born.

 

 Hannah 1 pound 5oz

Leah 1 pound 1oz

 

 Brooke and Hannah

 

Brooke and Leah

 

Taylor family portrait

 

Hannah & Leah's last picture together.

 

To hear more about the twins and Leah's fate, watch this beautiful video:

 

 

 

Brooke's goal is raise money for the March of Dimes and help others who are now in the situation she was in.

 

To help Brooke with her goal, Click Here to donate to the March of Dimes :)

 

Hannah Jayne now

 



Cheers to 2013!

Oh 2012, What a year.  I don't think I am going to miss you too much! I am looking forward to 2013 and hoping it will be a better year!

Cheers! My New Years bubbly!



My family's traditional New Years dish of mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and pork chops.

 

2012 had its ups and downs. More downs than ups.  This year I want to try my hardest to make this year the best year yet! In the past I always make resolutions and never stick to them.  So this year I am making my non-resolutions:

 

1. Stop trying to care so much about a certain relationship. No matter how hard I try, that person just doesn't care as much as I. So I need to move on and focus more on bettering myself.

 

2. I read my bible last year, but not as often as I should.  My goal is to find a nice church in my area and read my bible more.  My sister gave me a wonderful devotional book. That will definitely come in handy.

 

3. Keep writing in my journal.  I think it really helps me.  I eventually stop halfway through the year.  Not this year, I am determined!

 

4. Take more little trips this year! Now that I am back in the Eastern part of the states I want to take full advantage of it!

 

5. Stop, and take time for the little things.  There are so many people I love who are not doing well.  I was so fortunate to spend another holiday with them. This year I want to focus on the little things and cherish each precious moment I have with them. Half the time I feel like my life is going by in a rush.  I don't "Stop and smell the roses" near enough.

 

What about you?

What are your Non-resolutions?

 

 

 

From GED to PhD- Motivational Autobiography

I just wanted to share this book I just read.

(I bought this book on my kindle for $6.99)

 

Dr. Bon Blossman is on one of my favorite shows, Big Rich Texas on the Style Network. 

When I first started watching Big Rich Texas I thought Bon & her daughter Whitney were just dumb blonds.  They portrayed her and her daughter as  typical blond bimbos. But in all reality she is anything but that! This is a great inspiring book if you are contemplating going back to school, or thinking about achieving a dream that seems out of reach. She writes about growing up in a wealthy home, her behavior/karma, having a child at a young age, her education, meeting her husband, her career and her struggles & accomplishments. She really does seem like the girl next door.  I was feeling very uninspired about going back to school and after reading this book I feel really motivated! Hope ya'll enjoy it as much as I did :)