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When I'm home, I don't really relax.
I'm always busy doing something...
even when all the kids aren't home..


Thanks to my in-laws who gave me gift certificates for my 45th birthday,
this past week was dedicated (sort of) to pampering Jenjen!

Since my two young adults are either working or vacationing in San Diego,
and my two younger ones are in South Jersey at Camp Grandma-Grandpa…

A necklace has brought peace in time of despair.
A necklace beautifully crafted by Marla of Bella Mia Jewelry ;
A necklace I will treasure for the rest of my life.
A necklace worth sharing…

I met Marla through http://www.themotherhood.com/;
We have been there for each other – through good times and bad times.
This necklace is for all of us.
Just treat it with care because it was crafted with love and care;

Sharing this necklace means so much to me.
This community has given me so much
and I can only give back by sharing a piece of me;
Let this necklace travel to all the corners of the world
Where http://www.themotherhood.com/ has touched and made someone smile.

The first two people I would love to share this with are Emily and Cooper;
And from them, I ask them to pass it along one person a week.
And in this circle, we post our gratitude for what Motherhood has done for us!
If you haven't visited theMotherhood join in and see what's in this amazing community,
and join the Traveling Motherhood necklace circle!.
Keep smiling=)

Our oldest son Nicholas would have been 10 years old tomorrow. Instead of cerlebrating with a birthday cake and presents, we will send balloons off to him in heaven from the cemetary where he rests. We will be surrounded by friends and family who rememebr his beautiful smile. It is a great comfort for Darlene and I to know that he is still thought of on a regular basis


Nick was 2-1/2 years old when he attempted to climb up his dresser in his room. He opened the second drawer, climbed in, and the dresser toppled over onto him. He couldn't breathe with the weight of the dresser on him. We never heard a thing.

Please fasten your furniture to the wall!!

Attached is a photo of our beautiful son, Nicholas John Pierce. This picture was taken days before he died. It is truly a gift from heaven






Children love to climb. Dressers are often tall and an open drawer offers a step, making them very easy to topple. There may be something on top of the dresser they want and they will try to get up there to get it.

The dresser in Nick's room was a small IKEA unit less than 4' tall. It doesn't take much to overwhelm a child's small body.

Please also fasten your Televisions to a wall, these are heavy and front weighted and children are attracted to them. Better yet, mount them high on the wall, and make sure and stands they may be mounted on are sturdy and secured also

If you need help, email me and I can recommend several options. Visit www.SecuraTV.com for several products I have developed

Please don't worry about damaging the wall, you can easily fix a hole in a wall, You cannot fix a hole in your heart.

Look at bookcases, Storage units, anything that could topple over. Don't just look in your home, look everywhere your children go

Most furniture now comes with a strap or hardware to fasten furniture to the wall, Please do not ignore these vital pieces.

Please fasten your furniture to the wall!!

You want to give a great gift this year?. Go to the hardware store, get some screws, some brackets, and give it to someone with kids. Better yet, go to their home and help them make this furniture secure.

No one should have to deal with our heartbreak of losing a child this way. This is not a disease which a cure cannot be found. This is preventable with just some education and simple tools. Please spread the word.

If you can do one thing for Darlene and I , please post and send this note to all of your friends and family, Education and awareness if the key to prevention
Please send this to everyone on your friends list, and your email list, and ask them to do the same. Send it not only to people you know with kids, but to everyone who has grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and godchildren. If your kids go to daycare, send it there also

Please pass this on to everyone you know, you may save a child's life!

We miss you Nick!


Rich & Darlene Pierce

This is a note from a special couple. Please include the Pierce's in your thoughts and prayers.

My dearest tooth fairy,


To meet you is a pleasure
And a pain at the same time;
I’ve been waiting since last September,
School year ended and you didn’t stop by.

For eight years I kept my tooth clean;
Brushed, flossed and rinsed.
Only for yesterday to say
Good-bye in blood and in pain.

“Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it."
– Charles R. Swindoll

I was awarded The Superior Scribbler Award a few weeks ago and I am very honored to have such an amazing woman and friend Lori @ WhenWeListen awarded it to me. You should go by and check out her blog, she is thoughtful, insightful and wonderful!.

Here are the rules: (I'm sorry but I'm awful at following the rules...)


1. Each Superior Scribbler must in turn pass The Award on to 5 most-deserving Bloggy Friends.


2. Each Superior Scribbler must link to the author & the name of the blog from whom he/she has received The Award.


3. Each Superior Scribbler must display The Award on his/her blog, and link to This Post, which explains The Award.


4. Each Blogger who wins The Superior Scribbler Award must visit This Post and add his/her name to the Mr. Linky List. That way, we’ll be able to keep up-to-date on everyone who receives This Prestigious Honor!



My five picks are:

Natasha of Creative Nachos and Thursday Sweet Treat
Felicia Kramer of Another Bright Idea
Sandy of Mommisodes
Tami of A Diary of A Mad Woman
Veronica Lee of Of Mice and RaMen
(Arggh...I wanted to put more, but I am limited to 5...)

It was not easy only choosing 5. There are so many beautiful Blogs out there. They made me choose 5, it’s in the rules, or I would have linked you all.

Thanks again, Lori for always thinking of me!

"A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle." - Kahlil Gibran

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Howard Thurman
I can't believe it's August already!

Do your kids have gazillion homework? My kids have plenty!