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There is so much focus today in the world on negativity. Bringing awareness to negative acts can be necessary, however, to keep a focus on negativity doesn't bring a solution. We want to bring and create an uprising of kindness and awareness to individuals who go out of their way to be kind. We want to acknowledge their greatness by sharing a business card we designed that simply thanks them for the kind act we witnessed. People use social media to share all the negativity, we want to share these cards and sow seeds of kindness in the community. You can follow us on our social media sites: Twitter: @upkindrEVOL Instagram: Uprising Kindness Facebook: Uprising of KindneSs

Each morning when I wake I am always thankful to be blessed with another day. This morning when I woke I was reminded that 14 years ago I was at a stage 4 with cancer. December 2013 marks 14 years of me being cancer free. I was at my best I thought 14 years ago. I had always been a clean eater, and at that time in my life I was spending 2-3 hours in the gym along with hiking regularly. I looked great but wasn't feeling great. I started having weird cravings for ice chips and carrots, and I was feeling tired and weak most days. But I continued life as I knew it. After months of ignoring how I was feeling I finally decided to search for a doctor. I grew up with home remedies and very little doctor visits - I am not one to have a family doctor. I decided to take the advice of a magazine that had a list of the top ten doctors in Phoenix, and was fortunate enough to get in. I struggled with the how's and the why me at the beginning. I shouldn't be sick with the healthy life...

It's that time of a year again when people stop for a moment and actually reflect on what they are thankful for. It's unfortunate that most of us don't take the time each day to give thanks for all that we are blessed with. There's a lot going on in the lives of many of my close friends and family this year, Although I'm saddened by their struggles I'm extremely thankful that we're in each others lives. Give thanks!

I woke up to an email this morning that reminded me how blessed I am to have faith and trust in God to lead and guide me in my life. I thought that a decision that I had made was through the guidance of God, but now I know it was a decision that I had made from my heart. I'm just thankful that I heard the correct message before I was in too deep. I have to admit that I'm feeling some disappointment and anger, but I do know that I will be where I need to be when the time is right. Have a blessed Sunday!

grat·i·tude    /ˈgratəˌt(y)o͞od/ Noun The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Synonyms gratefulness - thankfulness - thanks - appreciation Gratitude has really been laying heavy on my heart since my husband has been in Tucson caring for his father.  I'm extremely grateful that I'm married to a man that his family is on the top of his priority list. He took time off of his job, time away from our family, and gave up his life temporarily to comfort and care for the man that gave him life. It's a huge sacrifice and I'm extremely proud of him. It's a lot easier to be self - absorbed and not take the time to do for others unconditionally.                                                                       ...

Our Church Wedding  Today my husband and I have been married for 35 years. I was thinking last night about all the joy and sorrow that has crossed my path over the past 35 years. I typically don't reflect on the past too much unless something triggers a memory, which obviously my anniversary triggered me thinking of the birth of my 3 children in Tucson, moving to Phoenix, adopting my son and getting pregnant during the adoption process. I can't help but think of how we were two 18 year old kids that fell in love and never thought about all of the obstacles that would cross our paths along the way. We just continued to do what we had always done - work hard and love hard. While most people work on becoming rich, having a title, the best car, biggest home, etc., I work for my family. There isn't a bank account large enough or a material item meaningful enough to me to sacrifice my family. Over the past 35 years I have also experienced some losses - lost both of...

6th Grade Graduation Day for my grandchildren this morning.  They have been at the same school together since kindergarten and will now move up together to middle school - I think that's awesome! They are not only cousins they are best friends - prayfully their close connection will carry them through the next 6 years of school and continue as they go their separate ways to college. I am so blessed to have such great grandchildren - proud of each one! Congratulations Graduates!

"Some people drift through their entire life. They do it one day at a time, one week at a time, one month at a time. It happens so gradually they are unaware of how their lives are slipping away until it's too late." Mary Kay Ash I love this quote because I believe this happens to often to so many people. For example, my mother lived her entire life for other people. She didn't get to do the things that she truly loved, or experience life outside of her environment. She allowed other people to dictate her life, and she got lost in the shuffle along the way. By the time life allowed her to be herself... it was to late. She didn't have the energy, the desire, or age on her side to pursue her dreams. I myself have been guilty of drifting certain times in my life - living day by day, but not really living. I've worked jobs that I allowed to consume me to the point of where I wasn't enjoying the little things that I'm blessed with each day. However,...