#hugyourlovedones

So honored to work with a sweet girls butterfly Art 🦋 I’m deeply touched by “a hope for the afterlife” as it was symbolized at her funeral with a release of butterflies 🙏🏼😔🦋❤️ @formiadesign . . #formiadesign #butterfly #butterflyart #butterflyartwork #touchedmyheart #hopeforafterlife #releaseofbutterflies #hope #hugyourlovedones #keepsake #memroiesforlife #memrobillia #meaningfulgift #keychain #bronze #bronzekeychain #customkeychain #keyfob #madeincville #cvillejewelry #charlottesvillejeweler (at Formia Design) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg7W8DNOH3T/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

As many (or most...or some) of you know, kiddo is attending her sophomore year at UNLV in Las Vegas, so you can only IMAGINE how my heart sunk this morning when I woke up and saw the news of the horrific shooting in Las Vegas... 💫 I started calling and texting at approximately 6 AM (eastern time) this morning about 1x an hour hoping kiddo would pick up the phone or answer any text....she FINALLY texted me back at almost noon eastern time to let me know that she was OK and safe (and was sleeping)!! 💫 The amount of anxiousness and worry that I had is indescribable... I can only guess it's what she felt back in 2013 when she was trying to reach me after the Boston marathon bombing to make sure I was OK... 💫 So tonight I count my blessings and thank God that she is safe and sound! 💫 And I pray for all of the families who lost loved ones, for the people who who were injured and for the first responders who walked into the danger in an attempt to help save others!! 💫 Hug your loved ones a little tighter tonight... Tell them you love them... Don't miss a moment!

This may be TLDR for most but it boils down to hug those that you care about, we don’t always know how long we have (swipe to read if you have a minute) #heartattacksurvivor #heartattack #survivor #hugyourlovedones https://www.instagram.com/p/Clb0vrpO836/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So today is an extremely hard day for more than a few of us. Many of us woke up to the news of one of the most kind hearted and giving souls passing away. If anyone knows me they know I’m a huge power rangers fan. Have been since the first episode aired and still watch to this day. Well many years ago I had the pleasure of meeting my favorite power ranger Jason David Frank. And he was just something else. His personality and his flair and his presence was extraordinary. His heart was one of the biggest and most loving I have seen. He never left a fan unhappy. I have seen him stay hours and hours after shows closed and just giving away so much free stuff. To him his signature was just that. He didn’t view it as a monetary thing, he viewed it as leaving a lasting memory. Jdf was there when I started my weight loss journey and saw me many times after. He would also ask about my progress and take time to chat. He would find a way to always check in somehow on my progress. He was truly truly one of a kind. I just last saw him at Ricc 2022 and it was like no time had passed. Whenever he came in for one of our events I tried to catch up. No matter the event big or small he just gave and have so much to his fans and even the places he was signing at. This world is truly a much sadder place without your beautiful light shining in it. So many will mourn and miss you and take those moments you shared to last a lifetime. Your legacy will go on in all of us. And no matter who you are or what you are going through you are not alone. There are resources and folks here for you. Please use them and never feel alone. Long live jdf! The baddest most amazing power ranger I ever met. Just thank you sir just thank you!! Rest easy my friend. I will miss you! #fuscosmash #jdf #greenpowerranger #neveralone #hugyourlovedones (at Warwick, Rhode Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClNO7w9Majo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I feel the need to make another post to end the year. As you all know, I had to say goodbye to my sweet Rosie Mae back in September. Her absence was most certainly noticed during these holidays. She was always there to help clean up after my holiday cookie baking, and was constantly there on NYE for a smooch at midnight. For the first time since she joined our family, I will be alone on NYE. I know she’ll be here in spirit though, and her memories will live on as long as I do. Please be safe tonight, hug your loved ones, and wear your damned masks! I hope you all stay healthy and safe, and I wish you all a very happy new year! (This is not a sad post. This is just a memorial for my best friend, whom I still love dearly.) #happynewyear #hugyourdog #hugyourlovedones https://www.instagram.com/p/CYKzwDasqGt/?utm_medium=tumblr

I feel the need to make another post to end the year. As you all know, I had to say goodbye to my sweet Rosie Mae back in September. Her absence was most certainly noticed during these holidays. She was always there to help clean up after my holiday cookie baking, and was constantly there on NYE for a smooch at midnight. For the first time since she joined our family, I will be alone on NYE. I know she’ll be here in spirit though, and her memories will live on as long as I do. Please be safe tonight, hug your loved ones, and wear your damned masks! I hope you all stay healthy and safe, and I wish you all a very happy new year! (This is not a sad post. This is just a memorial for my best friend, whom I still love dearly.) #happynewyear #hugyourdog #hugyourlovedones https://www.instagram.com/p/CYKzwDasqGt/?utm_medium=tumblr

Where did the time go ??? Even though we can freeze time in a picture the days still go by. So proud of both my nieces they’ve both grown from cute sweet little girls to beautiful driven and aspiring young ladies. #proudAuntCiCi #knowyourpurpose✨ #hugyourlovedones #neverletgo🌟 #foreverinmyheart💕 (at The Bling Barn Az) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJRBevGhx7b/?igshid=am6ncsgwiudh