Positive Thought of the Day - Kindness

"A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds.

A good deed is never lost;

he who sows courtesy reaps friendship,
and he who plants kindness gathers love."

~St. Basil~

Inspiring Quote of the Day

The future depends on

what we do in the present.

- Mahatma Gandhi

Wisdom Quote of the Day

A loving heart is the truest wisdom.

~Charles Dickens~

SO Thankful Tuesday - The Seven Wonders of the World

There's so much to be Thankful, where do we possibly begin?

We're Thankful for Family, Friendships, our Home, Sunshine, the Rain.....this list can go on forever! But, let's not forget about those "little" things. It's the simple things in life that make each and everyday so wonderful and meaningful. Sometimes, they are so little that they often get overlooked. It's important to remember that hidden blessings are always found in the ordinary!

Here's a special story about those "little things" we often forget about, but make life so wonderful. We read at our friend Arswino's Inspiration and Motivation Blog. It's an incredible reminder of how truly blessed we all are. Enjoy and be blessed.

Many Blessings....

Roxanne and Hugo

Believe Achieve

Junior high school students in Chicago were studying the Seven Wonders of the World. At the end of the lesson, the students were asked to list what they considered to be the Seven Wonders of the World. Though there was some disagreement, the following received the most votes:

1. Egypt’s Great Pyramids

2. The Taj Mahal in India

3. The Grand Canyon in Arizona

4. The Panama Canal

5. The Empire State Building

6. St. Peter’s Basilica

7. China’s Great Wall

While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student, a quiet girl, hadn’t turned in her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list.

The quiet girl replied, “Yes, a little. I couldn’t quite make up my mind because there were so many.”

The teacher said, “Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help.”

The girl hesitated, then read, “I think the Seven Wonders of the World are:

1. to touch…

2. to taste…

3. to see…

4. to hear… (She hesitated a little, and then added…)

5. to feel…

6. to laugh…

7. and to love.

The room was so quiet, you could have heard a pin drop.

May this story serve as a gentle reminder to all of us that the things we overlook as simple and ordinary are often the most wonderful - and we don’t have to travel anywhere special to experience them.

Enjoy your gifts!

Author unknown

Happy Friendship Friday!

True Friendship

Once in a lifetime

you find a friend

who touches not only your heart

but also your soul

Once in a lifetime

you discover someone

who stands beside you,

not over you.

Once in a lifetime

if you are lucky

you find someone

as I have found you.

Very special people

we can be ourselves with,

talk with, laugh with,

hope with and believe with....

That is True Friendship.

Author Unknown

Many Blessings....

Hugo and Roxanne

Believe Achieve

Happy Friendship Friday!

The Sweetest Picture!

Thank You So Much For Your Friendship.
It Means the World to Us.



Many Blessings....

Hugo and Roxanne
Believe Achieve

Happy Mother's Day - A Collection of Quotes About Mothers

Happy Mother's Day to All!

"Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love." -Mildred B. Vermont

"Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother." -Oprah Winfrey

"One good mother is worth a hundred schoolmasters." -George Herbert

"Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love." -Stevie Wonder

"Mama exhorted her children at every opportunity to 'jump at de sun.' We might not land on the sun, but at least we would get off the ground." -Zora Neale Hurston

"The phrase "working mother" is redundant." -Jane Sellman

"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new." -Rajneesh

"If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?" -Milton Berle

"My mom is a neverending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being. I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune." -Graycie Harmon

"Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible." -Marion C. Garretty

Many Blessings....
Hugo and Roxanne ~ Believe Achieve

Miracle Mia Turns 2!

"Where there is great love
there are always miracles."

~Willa Cather

Today, at the very stroke of Midnight, our Miracle Mia turned 2. We call her Miracle Mia because, indeed she was! She was ready to take on the world 3 months sooner than most babies, coming into it at 28 weeks gestation.

Despite being on mandatory bedrest, having spent 3 weeks away from Hugo and our son, Noa, in a hospital bed away from home, Mia was ready to face the world to show us what she's made of. She's had to fight every day of her life to live. She's overcome so many challenges and obstacles, showing that even the big things in life aren't too big for her to handle. She's truly been our Inspiration!

If Miracle Mia could express her thoughts to all of you, we know she'd say to live life as if each day were a miracle, give your dreams a chance to fruition, never give up, believe in yourself and you will achieve great strides as she as. She believes in you! And we do, too.

Many Blessings....
Roxanne and Hugo ~ Believe Achieve

Happy Birthday, Mia!

We Love You So Much!

Love Always,

Mommy, Daddy and Big Brother Noa

Further Reading:
American Idol - Mia's Story
How We Came to Be Believe Achieve - Hugo and Roxanne