• Cleared for landing! #rockcreek #montana #blessedwithfriends #greatful #lindaslife
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    Cleared for landing! #rockcreek #montana #blessedwithfriends #greatful #lindaslife
  • It is said that when life hands out lemons, you should make lemonade. In my lifetime I have made buckets full. When confronted with obstacles I plow through, undaunted and stubborn. Perhaps this single-minded approach was passed on by my British upbringing, and a mother who was an English gold medal ballroom dancer who would daily roar “head up, chin forward, shoulders back.” I was born of solid British stock where by necessity you must be waterproof and have a bulldog spirit to survive. Add the pervert father to the mix and I am a bona fide survivor.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have become an expert in overcoming adversity, maximizing potential, and in the end, am proud to be changing the world positively. My fundraising life began when I turned out to be a mother to a profoundly disabled son. At his birth, I was told to “put him away.” I was told that my boy, Christopher, had no value. It was with this rejection, this roadblock, that I found the strength in myself to change the way people perceived my son and kids like him. Through his birth, I became a successful fundraiser and disability advocate.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to read the rest of this blog which talks about how to overcome adversity and maximize your potential.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #livelindaslife #charitywork #volunteers #nonprofitlife #helpingothers #nonprofitorganization #raisemoney #fundraiser #supportnonprofits #writerslife #creativewriter #writers_den_ #author #greatreads #giveback #goodcause #nonprofit #unselfie #socialgood #givingback #givingbacktothecommunity #fundraisers⠀
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    It is said that when life hands out lemons, you should make lemonade. In my lifetime I have made buckets full. When confronted with obstacles I plow through, undaunted and stubborn. Perhaps this single-minded approach was passed on by my British upbringing, and a mother who was an English gold medal ballroom dancer who would daily roar “head up, chin forward, shoulders back.” I was born of solid British stock where by necessity you must be waterproof and have a bulldog spirit to survive. Add the pervert father to the mix and I am a bona fide survivor.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have become an expert in overcoming adversity, maximizing potential, and in the end, am proud to be changing the world positively. My fundraising life began when I turned out to be a mother to a profoundly disabled son. At his birth, I was told to “put him away.” I was told that my boy, Christopher, had no value. It was with this rejection, this roadblock, that I found the strength in myself to change the way people perceived my son and kids like him. Through his birth, I became a successful fundraiser and disability advocate.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to read the rest of this blog which talks about how to overcome adversity and maximize your potential.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #livelindaslife #charitywork #volunteers #nonprofitlife #helpingothers #nonprofitorganization #raisemoney #fundraiser #supportnonprofits #writerslife #creativewriter #writers_den_ #author #greatreads #giveback #goodcause #nonprofit #unselfie #socialgood #givingback #givingbacktothecommunity #fundraisers⠀
  • It’s true that right now, even though we are apart, there is a great sense of community here in Las Vegas.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’d love for you to share gratitude for someone in the community who has been there for you during this difficult time. Why not take time to call them, or send a thank you card or a letter?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you would like to, tag them in the comments below to say a big thank you!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #motivationquote #business #believeinyourself #inspiration #blessed #wisdom #selflove #motivator #inspireothers #hardwork #inspirationbusiness #entrepreneursofinstagram #entrepreneurmind #way2wisdom #inspirationalquote #startupquotes #mindsetiseverything #entrepreneurialmindset #speaker #motivationalspeaker #speakerrequest
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    It’s true that right now, even though we are apart, there is a great sense of community here in Las Vegas.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’d love for you to share gratitude for someone in the community who has been there for you during this difficult time. Why not take time to call them, or send a thank you card or a letter?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you would like to, tag them in the comments below to say a big thank you!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #motivationquote #business #believeinyourself #inspiration #blessed #wisdom #selflove #motivator #inspireothers #hardwork #inspirationbusiness #entrepreneursofinstagram #entrepreneurmind #way2wisdom #inspirationalquote #startupquotes #mindsetiseverything #entrepreneurialmindset #speaker #motivationalspeaker #speakerrequest
  • My sons Christopher and Jason are my two biggest gifts in life. Even though Christopher is no longer physically here, I see his beautiful eyes, elliptically shaped in his Down syndromeness, heaven sent and trusting eyes and I feel that incredible tug of sweetness, that unique feeling of motherly love that has inspired me since the day he was born. Christopher was my first son, my first great gift. My second great gift came seven years later with Jason.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When my Christopher came into my life, I was told by many that I should not expect much, that I should institutionalize him, that he would live a short life, that I should forget about him. I would play with him during the day and watch him as he slept, seeing the peace in his face and the promise of love that he always inspired.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have gone through so many changes in my life, trying to forge a new path forward, from abuse survivor to dancer to disability advocate, a fundraiser and a motivational speaker. Every step on that path has been one that has been cushioned and uplifted by the deep and abiding bond with my sons. This is something inside all parents, all mothers: the overwhelming love for our children that can push us to be better people and overcome obstacles.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to read this full blog about why your life’s biggest gifts are your children⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #femaleempowerment #wednesdaywisdom #businessowner #communityovercompetition #communityoutreach #motivation #inspiration #quotesofinstagram #motivationalquote #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #nonprofit #nonprofittips #nonprofitsuccess #businessadvice #startuplife#entrepreneurial #fempreneur #theeverygirl #nonprofitlife #nonprofitwork #biztips #aspiretoinspire
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    My sons Christopher and Jason are my two biggest gifts in life. Even though Christopher is no longer physically here, I see his beautiful eyes, elliptically shaped in his Down syndromeness, heaven sent and trusting eyes and I feel that incredible tug of sweetness, that unique feeling of motherly love that has inspired me since the day he was born. Christopher was my first son, my first great gift. My second great gift came seven years later with Jason.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When my Christopher came into my life, I was told by many that I should not expect much, that I should institutionalize him, that he would live a short life, that I should forget about him. I would play with him during the day and watch him as he slept, seeing the peace in his face and the promise of love that he always inspired.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have gone through so many changes in my life, trying to forge a new path forward, from abuse survivor to dancer to disability advocate, a fundraiser and a motivational speaker. Every step on that path has been one that has been cushioned and uplifted by the deep and abiding bond with my sons. This is something inside all parents, all mothers: the overwhelming love for our children that can push us to be better people and overcome obstacles.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to read this full blog about why your life’s biggest gifts are your children⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #femaleempowerment #wednesdaywisdom #businessowner #communityovercompetition #communityoutreach #motivation #inspiration #quotesofinstagram #motivationalquote #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #nonprofit #nonprofittips #nonprofitsuccess #businessadvice #startuplife#entrepreneurial #fempreneur #theeverygirl #nonprofitlife #nonprofitwork #biztips #aspiretoinspire
  • 10 reasons to get out of Vegas for a San Diego getaway. Airports and car rentals empty. A balmy 75 degrees vs 100 and counting. Flights are cheap. Deserted beaches. Jacarandas in bloom. Empty walkways. Ships in dock. Optimistic people and cool cars abound. And....Faaaabulous sunsets. #sandiego #beach #southwestairlines #artcars #cruiseship #leavinglasvegas #sunset #lindaslife
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    10 reasons to get out of Vegas for a San Diego getaway. Airports and car rentals empty. A balmy 75 degrees vs 100 and counting. Flights are cheap. Deserted beaches. Jacarandas in bloom. Empty walkways. Ships in dock. Optimistic people and cool cars abound. And....Faaaabulous sunsets. #sandiego #beach #southwestairlines #artcars #cruiseship #leavinglasvegas #sunset #lindaslife
  • LV airport this morning. Few people here. Masks required but not enforced, temp not taken, middle seat empty, no snacks. Friendly staff abound. All in all, another super d duper day in Covidland.
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    LV airport this morning. Few people here. Masks required but not enforced, temp not taken, middle seat empty, no snacks. Friendly staff abound. All in all, another super d duper day in Covidland.
  • The Christopher Smith Foundation is proud to partner with Care Companions and to recognize their caregivers. Over the last 40 years, Nathan Adelson Hospice has cared for over 75,000 patients and families. During that time, we’ve become intimately involved in the lives of people who are seeking skilled and compassionate care. They now provide personal home care assistance through their new division Care Companions.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to find out more about this incredible organization.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #fundraiser #fundraisers #fundraiserproject #fundraisersarefun #fundraisernight #fundraiserday #fundraiseridea #fundraiserweek #fundraisergamestrong #fundraisergift #fundraiserevent #fundraisershow #rushartsphilly #visualart #rushartsgallery #artstagram #artlife #pictureperfect #artcollectors #artcollector #vegassupportvegas #artevents
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    The Christopher Smith Foundation is proud to partner with Care Companions and to recognize their caregivers. Over the last 40 years, Nathan Adelson Hospice has cared for over 75,000 patients and families. During that time, we’ve become intimately involved in the lives of people who are seeking skilled and compassionate care. They now provide personal home care assistance through their new division Care Companions.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to find out more about this incredible organization.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #fundraiser #fundraisers #fundraiserproject #fundraisersarefun #fundraisernight #fundraiserday #fundraiseridea #fundraiserweek #fundraisergamestrong #fundraisergift #fundraiserevent #fundraisershow #rushartsphilly #visualart #rushartsgallery #artstagram #artlife #pictureperfect #artcollectors #artcollector #vegassupportvegas #artevents
  • John and I visited our angels today. We were certain we heard their childish whispers in the gentle breeze, and we left, reassured they are having fun together in heaven. #love #grandchildren #belovedson #missingyou
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    John and I visited our angels today. We were certain we heard their childish whispers in the gentle breeze, and we left, reassured they are having fun together in heaven. #love #grandchildren #belovedson #missingyou
  • From my family to yours, Happy Memorial Day!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife#memorialdaypicnic #memorialdaygetaway #memorialdayweekend🇺🇸 #memorialday #openforbusiness #memorialdaysale #memorialdayweekend #southernstyle #memorialday2020 #memorialday2020🇺🇸 #memorialday2020🗽
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    From my family to yours, Happy Memorial Day!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife#memorialdaypicnic #memorialdaygetaway #memorialdayweekend🇺🇸 #memorialday #openforbusiness #memorialdaysale #memorialdayweekend #southernstyle #memorialday2020 #memorialday2020🇺🇸 #memorialday2020🗽
  • Sending these wishes to all my friends and followers xx⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #positivityiskey #inspirationalquote #mindsetshift #lifequotesandsayings #lifequotestagram #powerofpositivethinking #motivationeveryday #successmotivation #dailyinspirationalquotes #motivationalqoutes #inspirationalpeople #inspirationalquotesbysuccessfulpeople
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    Sending these wishes to all my friends and followers xx⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #positivityiskey #inspirationalquote #mindsetshift #lifequotesandsayings #lifequotestagram #powerofpositivethinking #motivationeveryday #successmotivation #dailyinspirationalquotes #motivationalqoutes #inspirationalpeople #inspirationalquotesbysuccessfulpeople
  • What I love about living in Las Vegas. It’s just a 2 hour drive to the beautiful Utah mountains! #utah #zionnationalpark #newharmony #greatoutdoors #friendship #weekendgetaway #roadtrip #lindaslife #kolabcanyon
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    What I love about living in Las Vegas. It’s just a 2 hour drive to the beautiful Utah mountains! #utah #zionnationalpark #newharmony #greatoutdoors #friendship #weekendgetaway #roadtrip #lindaslife #kolabcanyon
  • When forming the caregiver charity that would be named for my boy Christopher, never in my wildest imagination would I have considered how vital this charity would become. In the COVID-19 world, none of us can escape the images and the unfolding stories of the millions who risk their lives in service to others.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Heroes have always been the people on the front lines: the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, cleaning crew, paramedics, and thousands of caregivers who show up every day to care for our loved ones. It’s a critical time for them, as they are risking their lives in service to all of us.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The relentless pursuit of the millions of caregivers to protect those impacted by COVID-19 does not go unnoticed, and The Christopher Smith Foundation is working hard to show support. These past few months, The Christopher Smith Foundation has given many rewards to families of profoundly disabled folks, and monetary grants to caregiving organizations. We are proud to reward and recognize everyday heroes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today we are faced with daily requests for help and are doing our best to fulfill the need. If there was ever a time for the Christopher Smith Foundation charity to exist, it's now.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We will continue in our mission with even more resolve, and remain indebted to the caregivers in our community and across the nation who work tirelessly to care for the most vulnerable amongst us. Please consider making a donation to the Christopher Smith Foundation via the Facebook Page.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to find out more⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #unwanted #immigration #immigrationstories #immigrationcontrol #immigrationaction #immigrations #vegassupportvegas #artevents #downsyndrome #motherhood #disability #kindness #caregiving #downsyndrome #family #disability #prayers #downsyndromepride #downsyndromelife #downsyndromeawareness #downsyndromehappy #downsyndromeawarness
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    When forming the caregiver charity that would be named for my boy Christopher, never in my wildest imagination would I have considered how vital this charity would become. In the COVID-19 world, none of us can escape the images and the unfolding stories of the millions who risk their lives in service to others.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Heroes have always been the people on the front lines: the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, cleaning crew, paramedics, and thousands of caregivers who show up every day to care for our loved ones. It’s a critical time for them, as they are risking their lives in service to all of us.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The relentless pursuit of the millions of caregivers to protect those impacted by COVID-19 does not go unnoticed, and The Christopher Smith Foundation is working hard to show support. These past few months, The Christopher Smith Foundation has given many rewards to families of profoundly disabled folks, and monetary grants to caregiving organizations. We are proud to reward and recognize everyday heroes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today we are faced with daily requests for help and are doing our best to fulfill the need. If there was ever a time for the Christopher Smith Foundation charity to exist, it's now.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We will continue in our mission with even more resolve, and remain indebted to the caregivers in our community and across the nation who work tirelessly to care for the most vulnerable amongst us. Please consider making a donation to the Christopher Smith Foundation via the Facebook Page.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to find out more⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #unwanted #immigration #immigrationstories #immigrationcontrol #immigrationaction #immigrations #vegassupportvegas #artevents #downsyndrome #motherhood #disability #kindness #caregiving #downsyndrome #family #disability #prayers #downsyndromepride #downsyndromelife #downsyndromeawareness #downsyndromehappy #downsyndromeawarness