• To my friends and family who have been there for me.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For the well wishes, messages and tokens of love.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you for your support during this hard time.
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    To my friends and family who have been there for me.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For the well wishes, messages and tokens of love.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you for your support during this hard time.
  • In memory of my boy Christopher, I'm sharing his obituary and welcoming anyone to add to the guestbook (please see link in bio to add to the guestbook in the Review Journal and to read the full obituary) Christopher Smith, age 48, died in his mother’s loving arms April 6th at his home in Las Vegas. Christopher was a special young man. Sweet and kind, resilient and brave, he loved everyone he met. His work on earth was inspirational, as he fought through disability prejudices, making him a super hero for so many. Throughout his life his beloved Super Grover watched over him day and night. Christopher’s entry into the world inspired a movement of disability rights in Nevada and across the country through his family’s activism. He inspired a Village; Opportunity Village, the Magical Forest, the Santa Run, and magnificent programs that took shape through the prism of his bluest of blue eyes. Christopher’s unexpected birth in Canada, along with his Down syndrome diagnosis, brought with it an 18-year battle to gain legal status in the US as political agendas legislated the love of a special child. With Vice President Hubert Humphry as his sponsor, and celebrity friends squarely in his corner, he eventually received legal American status. Without knowing it, Christopher raised awareness and the consciousness of an entire community that continues today. At age 8, Chris saved a toddler who was drowning, he instinctively did the right thing, he was a hero and would never know it. In Special Olympics races, he won gold medals, teaching us all what winning really meant as he stopped midway, encouraging friends to cross the finish line with him. Christopher loved riding his little red go-cart in the circular driveway at home, joyously taking aim at sprinkler heads, while stepdad John spent every weekend for 25 years on hands and knees fixing broken parts. He loved to shred paper at his job at Opportunity Village, loving it so much, he would shred his paycheck! Direct deposit saved the day. He knew better than all of us, that it was not about the paycheck, it was about belonging, and pride in a job well done.
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    In memory of my boy Christopher, I'm sharing his obituary and welcoming anyone to add to the guestbook (please see link in bio to add to the guestbook in the Review Journal and to read the full obituary) Christopher Smith, age 48, died in his mother’s loving arms April 6th at his home in Las Vegas. Christopher was a special young man. Sweet and kind, resilient and brave, he loved everyone he met. His work on earth was inspirational, as he fought through disability prejudices, making him a super hero for so many. Throughout his life his beloved Super Grover watched over him day and night. Christopher’s entry into the world inspired a movement of disability rights in Nevada and across the country through his family’s activism. He inspired a Village; Opportunity Village, the Magical Forest, the Santa Run, and magnificent programs that took shape through the prism of his bluest of blue eyes. Christopher’s unexpected birth in Canada, along with his Down syndrome diagnosis, brought with it an 18-year battle to gain legal status in the US as political agendas legislated the love of a special child. With Vice President Hubert Humphry as his sponsor, and celebrity friends squarely in his corner, he eventually received legal American status. Without knowing it, Christopher raised awareness and the consciousness of an entire community that continues today. At age 8, Chris saved a toddler who was drowning, he instinctively did the right thing, he was a hero and would never know it. In Special Olympics races, he won gold medals, teaching us all what winning really meant as he stopped midway, encouraging friends to cross the finish line with him. Christopher loved riding his little red go-cart in the circular driveway at home, joyously taking aim at sprinkler heads, while stepdad John spent every weekend for 25 years on hands and knees fixing broken parts. He loved to shred paper at his job at Opportunity Village, loving it so much, he would shred his paycheck! Direct deposit saved the day. He knew better than all of us, that it was not about the paycheck, it was about belonging, and pride in a job well done.
  • Sending an Easter message to my Christopher, you led a purposeful and fulfilling life my son, a life that changed the world for others. I am grateful you chose me to be your mom.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #autismawareness #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismacceptance #autismrocks #autismwarrior #lightitupblue #autismadvocate #autismblog #autismsiblings #specialneedsparent #specialneedsparents #specialneedssiblings #downsyndromeawarenessmonth #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismfamily #specialneedsparenting #worlddownsyndromeday #autismfamilies #wearethefuture #socialactivist #breakingbarriers #easter #easter2019
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    Sending an Easter message to my Christopher, you led a purposeful and fulfilling life my son, a life that changed the world for others. I am grateful you chose me to be your mom.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #autismawareness #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlove #autismacceptance #autismrocks #autismwarrior #lightitupblue #autismadvocate #autismblog #autismsiblings #specialneedsparent #specialneedsparents #specialneedssiblings #downsyndromeawarenessmonth #ilovesomeonewithautism #autismfamily #specialneedsparenting #worlddownsyndromeday #autismfamilies #wearethefuture #socialactivist #breakingbarriers #easter #easter2019
  • Rest In Peace my beautiful Christopher. This morning you left us and my heart has broken into a million tiny pieces. As we cuddled together, I whispered it was ok to let go, you listened and your heart stopped its gentle beating, the pain dissolving with your last breath. My beloved son, I will miss you so much, my heart aches as I feel your fingers locked with mine. I held you through the night and you took your last breath with your momma’s tears falling on your sweet face. Butterfly kisses linger and your heartbeat softly echos memories of you and you will forever be a part of me. I am proud of you my boy, you made me see what really matters in life.You were my special son, you carved out a life for me and inspired a movement of disability activism. Precious son, I want you to know, that if I could start all over again, I would choose you over and over again, in a million, trillion lifetimes. And now I must put one foot in front of the other and continue to navigate life according to the path you planned for me. #motherhood #son #downsyndrome #heartbroken #heaven #the #disability #fundraising #consultant #lindaslife #thechristophersmithfoundation
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    Rest In Peace my beautiful Christopher. This morning you left us and my heart has broken into a million tiny pieces. As we cuddled together, I whispered it was ok to let go, you listened and your heart stopped its gentle beating, the pain dissolving with your last breath. My beloved son, I will miss you so much, my heart aches as I feel your fingers locked with mine. I held you through the night and you took your last breath with your momma’s tears falling on your sweet face. Butterfly kisses linger and your heartbeat softly echos memories of you and you will forever be a part of me. I am proud of you my boy, you made me see what really matters in life.You were my special son, you carved out a life for me and inspired a movement of disability activism. Precious son, I want you to know, that if I could start all over again, I would choose you over and over again, in a million, trillion lifetimes. And now I must put one foot in front of the other and continue to navigate life according to the path you planned for me. #motherhood #son #downsyndrome #heartbroken #heaven #the #disability #fundraising #consultant #lindaslife #thechristophersmithfoundation
  • It is said that there are angels who walk amongst us every day. Here are two such angels, Sonny and Raquel. How lucky we are to have them in Christopher’s life. Perfectly beautiful in every way. #caregiver #angel #downsyndrome #mother #hospital #heartache #lindaslife #son #brother #love
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    It is said that there are angels who walk amongst us every day. Here are two such angels, Sonny and Raquel. How lucky we are to have them in Christopher’s life. Perfectly beautiful in every way. #caregiver #angel #downsyndrome #mother #hospital #heartache #lindaslife #son #brother #love
  • Prayers needed for my boy. #downsyndrome #mother #motherslove #saintrose #love #loveofmylife #son
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    Prayers needed for my boy. #downsyndrome #mother #motherslove #saintrose #love #loveofmylife #son
  • Sending a reminder to you today to let joy be your compass ❤️❤️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #setyourselffree #begentlewithyourself #hanginthere #findjoy #youareenough #lessonslearned #kindnessmatters #personalgrowthjourney #livewithpurpose #chooseyou #youcandohardthings #powerofthought #letgoofthepast #attitudeofgratitude #befearless #selfesteem #emotionalwellness #bestversionofme #trustyourself #loveyourselfenough
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    Sending a reminder to you today to let joy be your compass ❤️❤️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #setyourselffree #begentlewithyourself #hanginthere #findjoy #youareenough #lessonslearned #kindnessmatters #personalgrowthjourney #livewithpurpose #chooseyou #youcandohardthings #powerofthought #letgoofthepast #attitudeofgratitude #befearless #selfesteem #emotionalwellness #bestversionofme #trustyourself #loveyourselfenough
  • Pictures from my book launch event are now live on my blog!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It was an incredible night, but I’m excited to say that there will be more book signings coming up soon and don’t worry, you’ll be the first to know when they are happening!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in my bio to see the pictures from the launch night.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #donate #charitywork #volunteers #nonprofitlife #helpingothers #nonprofitorganization #raisemoney #fundraiser #supportnonprofits #mentor #leadership #makeadifference #womenwholead #communityovercompetition #communitysupports #ladyboss #lovewhatyoudo #womeninbusiness #womenentrepreneurs #mentoring #successresources #successcoach #leadershipdevelopment #successmondset #leadershipskills
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    Pictures from my book launch event are now live on my blog!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It was an incredible night, but I’m excited to say that there will be more book signings coming up soon and don’t worry, you’ll be the first to know when they are happening!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in my bio to see the pictures from the launch night.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #donate #charitywork #volunteers #nonprofitlife #helpingothers #nonprofitorganization #raisemoney #fundraiser #supportnonprofits #mentor #leadership #makeadifference #womenwholead #communityovercompetition #communitysupports #ladyboss #lovewhatyoudo #womeninbusiness #womenentrepreneurs #mentoring #successresources #successcoach #leadershipdevelopment #successmondset #leadershipskills
  • Louis L’Amour has been quoted as saying “Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As I start writing my second book, I can attest that there is definitely some truth to this and that persistence when writing a book is key.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I can’t wait to share my second book with you!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #donate #charitywork #volunteers #nonprofitlife #helpingothers #nonprofitorganization #raisemoney #fundraiser #supportnonprofits #mentor #leadership #makeadifference #womenwholead #communityovercompetition #communitysupports #ladyboss #lovewhatyoudo #womeninbusiness #womenentrepreneurs #mentoring #successresources #successcoach #leadershipdevelopment #successmondset #leadershipskills
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    Louis L’Amour has been quoted as saying “Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As I start writing my second book, I can attest that there is definitely some truth to this and that persistence when writing a book is key.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I can’t wait to share my second book with you!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #donate #charitywork #volunteers #nonprofitlife #helpingothers #nonprofitorganization #raisemoney #fundraiser #supportnonprofits #mentor #leadership #makeadifference #womenwholead #communityovercompetition #communitysupports #ladyboss #lovewhatyoudo #womeninbusiness #womenentrepreneurs #mentoring #successresources #successcoach #leadershipdevelopment #successmondset #leadershipskills
  • I’m excited that my book was recently featured by @lasvegasweekly as a book for a great springtime read!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Visit their profile to read the full article.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ##livelindaslife #charitywork #volunteers #nonprofitlife #helpingothers #nonprofitorganization #raisemoney #fundraiser #supportnonprofits #writerslife #creativewriter #writers_den_ #author #greatreads #giveback #goodcause #nonprofit #unselfie #socialgood #givingback #givingbacktothecommunity #fundraisers #lasvegasweekly #lasvegas #lasvegaslocal
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    I’m excited that my book was recently featured by @lasvegasweekly as a book for a great springtime read!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Visit their profile to read the full article.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ##livelindaslife #charitywork #volunteers #nonprofitlife #helpingothers #nonprofitorganization #raisemoney #fundraiser #supportnonprofits #writerslife #creativewriter #writers_den_ #author #greatreads #giveback #goodcause #nonprofit #unselfie #socialgood #givingback #givingbacktothecommunity #fundraisers #lasvegasweekly #lasvegas #lasvegaslocal
  • Now that my book has been out for a little while and some of you have had the chance to read it, I'd love to know, what's your favorite part of the book so far?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #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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    Now that my book has been out for a little while and some of you have had the chance to read it, I'd love to know, what's your favorite part of the book so far?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #livelindaslife #charitywork #volunteers #nonprofitlife #helpingothers #nonprofitorganization #raisemoney #fundraiser #supportnonprofits #writerslife #creativewriter #writers_den_ #author #greatreads #giveback #goodcause #nonprofit #unselfie #socialgood #givingback #givingbacktothecommunity #fundraisers
  • As we move into a new season and out of winter, it's important to take stock of where you've been and where you're going.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The first quarter of the year has brought me changes, challenges but also blessings.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With my book now released, I'm excited to share my story with the world and also begin work on a second book. No doubt there will be hurdles and challenges along the way but I hope that it makes you realize that if you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So, let me ask you, what's stopping you?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #healthyminds #empowermentquotes #inspirationoftheday #positivemindpositivelife #leadershipmindset #havefaithinyourself #positiveoutlook #inspireothers #howtobesuccessful #personalgrowthjourney #inspirationalstory #personaldevelopmentjunkie #mindfulnessquotes #abundancenow #findyourpurpose #journey2success #mindsetchange #personaldevelopmentquotes #tonyrobbinsquotes #knowyourselfworth #overcomeobstacles #positivityiskey #focusonyourself #goafteryourdreams #strongmindset #changeyourmindset
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    As we move into a new season and out of winter, it's important to take stock of where you've been and where you're going.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The first quarter of the year has brought me changes, challenges but also blessings.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With my book now released, I'm excited to share my story with the world and also begin work on a second book. No doubt there will be hurdles and challenges along the way but I hope that it makes you realize that if you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So, let me ask you, what's stopping you?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #healthyminds #empowermentquotes #inspirationoftheday #positivemindpositivelife #leadershipmindset #havefaithinyourself #positiveoutlook #inspireothers #howtobesuccessful #personalgrowthjourney #inspirationalstory #personaldevelopmentjunkie #mindfulnessquotes #abundancenow #findyourpurpose #journey2success #mindsetchange #personaldevelopmentquotes #tonyrobbinsquotes #knowyourselfworth #overcomeobstacles #positivityiskey #focusonyourself #goafteryourdreams #strongmindset #changeyourmindset