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Submitted by: jennmarie russell
Shaunna Russell
Why she deserves to be celebrated as a hard working woman: Shaunna is a mother of 2, a wife, a minister, a full time cook for a catering company. She never has time for herself. She is always thinking of others. She takes kids to camp in the summer and teaches them how to cook in her so called spare time. She is the absolute hardest working woman I know. She never just has down time. When she does have time to do anything else, its spending time with her wonderful family and remodeling her beautiful house. Shaunna deserves to be recognized as a hard working woman, as she is the epitome of what that actually means.
THANKS, Shauna, for all you do.
Love, HardWorking Woman
I like to play games with myself while I’m doing other things. For example, while I’m walking Zippy, holding the leash (and the recyclable plastic bag) in one hand, I gather litter with the other. Not just any litter, of course. I have rules: nobody else’s um, dog-poo-bag, no used tissue (icky germs). Other than that, it’s just what I can pick up and carry with my one free hand. Of course there are the challenges of arranging the items to fit the most possible, etc. The goal is to gather as much as possible, or totally clean up my path, whichever comes first. I actually have fun doing this. Perhaps it indicates my need ‘to get a life,’ but as far as fun goes, I’ll take it wherever I can get it.
Another trash game I have has become a ritual. It’s when I’m on the golf course. When I see a little piece of litter (again, NOT including used tissue) I pick it up and stuff it into my golf bag. Here’s the good part: that one teeny act insures that my next shot will be a good one!! It’s the karma effect. I mean, one gum wrapper is not going to turn me into an Anna (Sorenstam), but if I’m on the karmic line between making a great shot or a poor one— having just done a good golf deed makes a big difference.
YOU GO, LADIES! Thanks for wearing WALKS THE WALKS tees, we’re so proud!
THE FOLLOWING is by TEAM CAPTAIN, LAURA RUSSO:
Imagine a woman…..
2 days and 40 miles. That’s right.
A group of good friends are working toward a common cause. Breast cancer effects all of us.
This past year has been my personal toughest. In Oct. 2006 my Mom was told her breast cancer had effected her bone marrow. All the years of chemo and radiation had altered her bone marrow and she was developing what looked like Leukemia. This was the first time she had to take a long term leave from work. She began staying with me more and more and that was an adjustment for everyone. I also ways told my Mom through all the ups and downs “Let me know when to worry” Well it was time to worry. We made the most of it. She had good friends come visit. She and another good friend were able to squeeze in a quick visit to the famous Mirival Spa between treatments. We went to a water park with all the grandkids. The main focus was lots of time with the family. Slowly her energy drained and she required more frequent treatments to maintain daily activities. She always could snuggle with the grandkids for a movie or story time. When she decided to stop treatment we all agreed with her decision. Luckily she did not suffer in the end and she died with the people she loved most around her on Aug. 5, 2007. Since then it has been a period of adjustment for all of us. The roller coaster continues. My goal with this walk to let her know that people are still fighting her amazing fight. Putting one foot in front of the other, just as she had to for so long. Another lesson I learned from her is the need to surround yourself with good people. Friends and family is what gets you through so thank you everyone. Thanks to the friends that listen to me then and now when I’m having a rough day. Thanks to the neighbors that pitched in with the kids when I had to run Mom to doctors appointments and when those appointments were no more. For those doing the walk with me, bring tissue, and for those donating, thank you. It really does take a village.
Laura
congrats to you all:
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HardWorkingWoman is proud and excited to announce this imminent situation. How do we know, when even the New York Times hasn’t a clue?
Because it is HWW, and our friend Ryan Nix, who is getting it there. That’s right– sending PEACE to Sergeant Kent Vaughn of the 101st from Fort Campbell, KY, serving our Country on his second tour in Iraq.He has two children, Bailey 7 and Emma 4.
Here’s what PEACE looks like- in Iraq or anywhere.
We’re sending our Prayers along with the shirt.
I’ve been thinking about this for months. When I make a conscious effort to smile at everyone I see, there are great results. Even the grumpiest faces smile back. And seem transformed. Then, I feel great. It generates positive energy. And if one or two people are uplifted, so is the world.
So, this post officially kicks off the HardWorking Woman Smile Initiative. The idea is to consciously smile at everyone we see. Especially the ones you don’t want to smile at! (Then the payoff is even greater.) Whether it’s people we know or not, walking by or driving by. In the grocery aisle or on the sidewalk.
And, in honor of the initiative, HWW presents a new tee shirt:
Check it out in the HWW store.
And, from me to you: 
