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Every once in a while, my husband is required to head out on a work trip. Today, these beautiful flowers arrived at my door with a simple note:
"Missing you lots! With love, Jim."
And just like that, my heart melted.
In August, we will celebrate almost 16 years together and nearly 14 years of marriage. Like every couple, we've had seasons of growth, challenges, learning, and stretching. What I appreciate most is not perfection—it's a man who keeps showing up. A man who continues to choose us. A man who is willing to step outside his comfort zone, learn, grow, and keep moving forward.
Kindness matters. Thoughtfulness matters. Effort matters.
Today, I am simply grateful. Grateful for a husband with a generous heart. Grateful for the little things that say, "I'm thinking about you." Grateful for the journey we've shared and for the privilege of continuing to grow together.
Life moves quickly, and sometimes it's easy to overlook these moments. Today, I'm choosing to pause and say thank you.
I couldn't be more humbled or grateful for this incredible human being who still chooses me. ❤️
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💙 My grandson is a Beaver Scout, and I volunteered before and again nowto sew on his new patches. They thought it would be great if I use my sewing machine, but I said… No, with every stitch I think of you. 

He doesn’t quite understand why Grammy gets so excited about a little needle and thread. 😊
What he doesn’t know is that every patch I sew on gives me a chance to sit quietly and think about him. Every stitch is filled with pride, gratitude, and so much love. I think about the adventures he's having, the lessons he's learning, the young man he's becoming, and how blessed I am to be his Grammy.
So no, sweetheart, I'm not excited about sewing patches.
I'm excited because it gives me another opportunity to wrap you in love, one stitch at a time. 💙

He’s was also so excited about grandpa Jim and how grandpa has all of his scout badges from when he was little and a Queens Scout and things that Grandpa can pass on to him.

Grandpa and Malcolm got to go through all of them with daddy and was so excited to see that kind of history and so fun to share together.

🩵 Managing Me™ – From My Heart
One of the greatest signs of emotional maturity is learning how to respond when someone is hurting, struggling, or has made a difficult decision we don't fully understand.
When people step back, establish boundaries, or make a painful choice, our first instinct is often to seek explanations, defend ourselves, gather facts, or prove our point.

Yet wisdom teaches us that understanding is not always the first thing needed.

Sometimes what is needed most is compassion.
Compassion doesn't demand answers.
Compassion doesn't lead with judgment.
Compassion doesn't insist on being right.

Compassion pauses long enough to recognize that difficult decisions are rarely made lightly.

Most people wrestle, pray, grieve, reflect, and struggle long before they take action.

Emotional intelligence asks:
🩵 "How can I support you?"
🩵 "What do you need right now?"
🩵 "How can I honor your decision, even if I don't fully understand it?"

A wise heart understands that people do not always owe us an explanation for their pain or decisions - but clearly when making a difficult decision, humility recognizes it’s big enough to cost them personally.

Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is respect their journey, trust their process, and leave room for healing.

The world doesn't need more people demanding answers.

The world needs more people offering understanding.

🩵 Compassion over control.
🩵 Understanding over assumption.
🩵 Connection over correction.

Because when we lift others up instead of tearing them down from having to make a difficult decision , we all rise together.

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🩵 Managing Me™ – From My Heart
One of the greatest signs of emotional maturity is learning how to respond when someone is hurting, struggling, or has made a difficult decision we don't fully understand.
When people step back, establish boundaries, or make a painful choice, our first instinct is often to seek explanations, defend ourselves, gather facts, or prove our point.

Yet wisdom teaches us that understanding is not always the first thing needed.

Sometimes what is needed most is compassion.
Compassion doesn't demand answers.
Compassion doesn't lead with judgment.
Compassion doesn't insist on being right.

Compassion pauses long enough to recognize that difficult decisions are rarely made lightly.

Most people wrestle, pray, grieve, reflect, and struggle long before they take action.

Emotional intelligence asks:
🩵 "How can I support you?"
🩵 "What do you need right now?"
🩵 "How can I honor your decision, even if I don't fully understand it?"

A wise heart understands that people do not always owe us an explanation for their pain or decisions - but clearly when making a difficult decision, humility recognizes it’s big enough to cost them personally.

Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is respect their journey, trust their process, and leave room for healing.

The world doesn't need more people demanding answers.

The world needs more people offering understanding.

🩵 Compassion over control.
🩵 Understanding over assumption.
🩵 Connection over correction.

Because when we lift others up instead of tearing them down from having to make a difficult decision , we all rise together.

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Compassion has no borders. ❤️
At Ambassadors of Compassion Canada 🇨🇦, we believe that when we lead with compassion, we create stronger youth, healthier families, and more connected communities.
While Ambassadors of Compassion Canada first launched pilot programs between 2009 and 2015, with outcomes measured by the Resilience Institute of Calgary, we have been incredibly grateful for the support of our dear friend Clark Hunt of the Kansas City Chiefs organization, who has faithfully served on our steering committee for more than 20 years.
Today, across North America—and increasingly around the world—we are witnessing people from every walk of life choosing kindness, empathy, understanding, and service over division.
At our March 12, 2026 Kickoff Event in Anaheim, one of our incredible Ambassadors of Compassion Ambassadors, Noel G, joined us in standing up for a movement that is changing lives. Known for his roles in Fast & Furious and more than 100 film and television productions, Noel continues to use his platform to encourage compassion, hope, and positive impact.
Thank you, Noel G, for leading by example and for reminding us that true strength is found in serving others.
We love you, Noel. Thank you for standing up for compassion. ❤️
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Together, we lead with compassion, build resilience, and leave a legacy of hope for future generations.

The True Power of Compassion with @actornoelg Sometimes the toughest exteriors are just waiting for a little bit of compassion. It’s amazing what happens when we lead with love. ❤️ #YouthEmpowerment #Compassion #InspirationalMessage #NoelG #CommunityImpact

❤️ Hey Fathers, Grandfathers, Families & Friends!
Looking for something special to do this Father's Day?
June 21-12-5 pm
Join us for an incredible afternoon at Roots and Wings Distillery's Backyard Bash with Dad while supporting something that impacts every family — men's mental health.
When men are healthy emotionally, mentally, and physically, families thrive. Healthier dads help raise healthier children, build stronger relationships, and create stronger communities.
We're also excited that Canadian country music star JoJo Mason will be performing live at 3:00 PM! 🎶
JoJo is not only an incredible entertainer but also a passionate advocate for mental wellness through his Life HUG Foundation, which focuses on hope, connection, and supporting those facing mental health challenges.
The afternoon will also help raise awareness for organizations making a difference, including:
❤️ The Life HUG Foundation
❤️ The Hey Dad1 Dads Foundation
❤️ The Healthy Brain Foundation
This is more than just a Father's Day event. It's a chance to celebrate the men we love, support important causes, enjoy great music, and spend quality time together.
To all the dads, grandpas, stepdads, mentors, coaches, and father figures—thank you. Your presence matters. Your influence matters. And your mental health matters.
🎶 JoJo Mason Live at 3:00 PM
🍔 Family Fun
❤️ Supporting Men's Mental Health
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Celebrating Fathers and Families
Learn more and get your tickets here:
Backyard Bash with Dad – Roots and Wings Distillery
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What is Pathogenic Parenting? Let’s talk about a term that explains the exact psychological tug-of-war happening in high-conflict divorces: Pathogenic Parenting. Pathogenic literally means "pathology-causing." In severe family conflict, it describes what happens when a controlling partner uses psychological manipulation to systematically pressure a child into rejecting a healthy, safe, and loving parent. It is one of the most painful extensions of coercive control because it turns the child into an instrument of punishment. Suddenly, the safe parent is painted as the enemy, and the child is forced to adopt a distorted reality just to survive the intense emotional pressure. It is an incredibly heavy, isolating dynamic that standard custody disputes completely mislabel. If you are in the thick of this right now, please hear this: you are not crazy, and you do not have to carry this weight in isolation. I am trying to build a community in this space where parents experiencing this can help one another. This is a place where you can look through real resources, talk to people who have actually been through it, and find strength together. 👉 You don't have to navigate this blind. Head over to my profile and click the Linktree to access a library of resources specifically created to help you understand these dynamics, manage the stress, and protect your well-being. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we break down the specific behavioral signs and symptoms to look for in the child. #parenting #coercivecontrol #divorce #coparenting #coparentingwithanarcissist

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Family courts is responsible for many men taking their lives. #themanicuredmom #failycourtcrisis #familycourttrauma #familycourtreform #kidsneeddadstoo

Managing Me (c)
🩵 From My Heart 🩵
The harder the impact of another person's choices, the more I find myself wanting to bow my heart.
🩵 I am learning that I do not need to fight back.
🩵 I do not need to defend myself.
🩵 I do not need to explain myself.
🩵 I do not need to convince others of my intentions.
Instead, I can simply accept how people choose to show up and adjust accordingly.
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As someone who genuinely loves people and sincerely wants the best for them, even in difficult circumstances, I have learned that one of my greatest responsibilities is to protect the condition of my own heart.
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Life can wound us.
Disappointment can wound us.
Betrayal, misunderstanding, and hurt can tempt us to become hard.
But hardness only creates more pain.
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I do not want life's difficulties to make me cynical.
I want them to make me wiser.
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I do not want them to make me bitter.
I want them to make me more compassionate.
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I do not want them to make me proud.
I want them to make me more humble.
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Not because I am weak.
But because I know my own imperfections, my own blind spots, and my own need for grace.
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Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is release a situation and allow time, truth, and God to work where our efforts no longer can.
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We may never be fully understood.
Others may not see what we see.
But we can still choose integrity.
🩵 We can still choose compassion.
🩵 We can still choose healthy boundaries.
🩵 And we can still keep our hearts soft.
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That is Managing Me (c)
🩵 Kindness begins with me.
🩵 Humility keeps me teachable.
🩵 Compassion keeps my heart soft.
🩵 Integrity guides my path.
🩵 My heart leads the way.