Just a Mom who cares

Today as I cleaned out my kids’ School backpacks I cant help but feeling sad and anger. I feel at a loss because we are losing the chance to finish the 2019-2020 School year with our Amazing Teachers, Staff members, and Friends.  As a Mom I am doing my best to help my kids stay on track and continue learning with the resources being provided, but I don’t come close to comparing to their hard working Teachers. I feel like they have been robbed of the opportunity to finish up their 2 nd  & 4 th  grade years learning from Amazing People and then saying their goodbyes.    They are not in Kindergarten , 5 th  grade, or Seniors but they are still missing out.  I may not be a Student or Teacher but as a very active Volunteer I too am missing out.  This time of year my Team and I are busy planning Staff Appreciation Week and End of Year Celebrations on top of all our regular monthly events. We are organizing our office with the ship...

During this emotional time when everyone needs extra support don’t forget check on your friends and family who suffer from mental illness.   Speaking from my own personal struggle with my mental health I am so fortunate to have an amazing support system filled with incredible people.    When I start to get anxious or when I begin to feel down I know I can reach out to anyone in my circle. I have even had my loved ones texting and calling me to check in which I am so grateful for.     Some of the things I am doing during this time may also be helpful to others so I thought I would share. *Don’t watch the news if you can avoid it.    (Im lucky that my Husband keeps me informed of the things I need to know. ) *Stay active don’t just sit around watching tv all day- take a walk, ride your bike, garden, dance around, play with your kids, do an online work out, do yoga, etc.  *Keep your routine as much as possible. For example I’m s...