September is Leukemia Awareness Month

September is Leukemia Awareness Month.  Please visit www.cancer.org/cancer/leukemia-acutemyeloidaml/index to learn more about AML.  Learn the signs and symptoms of leukemia and learn how to talk to your loved ones if you have leukemia.  Hopefully one day there will be a cure and families will not lose their loved ones to this horrible disease.

 

On February 8, 2016 my son, Colt, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). March 10, 2016, Colt passed away.  The photo below was the last photo Colt took of himself the day before he passed away.  I will cherish this photo, and all the photos I have of him forever.  I miss Colt so very much...my heart and soul will never be the same with him gone.

World Cancer Day 2024

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Today is World Cancer Day and this post is in memory of my son, Richard Colt Hazlett.

Colt was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on February 8, 2016.
Colt passed away on March 10, 2016. 
His is always on my mind and forever in my heart. I miss this boy so very much...more than words can every express.
I love you son, forever and always.

Giving Tuesday

 

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Since its inaugural year in 2012, #GivingTuesday has become a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy with events throughout the year and a growing catalog of resources.

A few organizations I like to donate to are:

Coulee Region Humane Society.
Web site at www.couleehumane.com/

Facebook at www.facebook.com/couleehumane/

Stray Rescue of St. Louis.
Web site is www.strayrescue.org
Facebook at www.facebook.com/StrayRescue/
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Read more about #GivingTuesday at www.givingtuesday.org/ 

and www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday.

International Bereaved Mother's Day 2023

Today is International Bereaved Mother's Day.

International Bereaved Mother’s Day is special day to

have our children, and our never-ending grief, acknowledged.

I do not need a special day to bring Colt to my mind.

The days I do not think of him are very hard to find.

Each morning when I awake I know that he is gone.

And no one knows the heartache as I try to carry on.

My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you Colt, no one will ever know.

My thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill.

In life I loved you dearly; in death I love you still.

When you lose a child, you lose an entire lifetime of dreams, hopes, wishes and plans.

I miss my son all day, every day.  I think of him every day. 

I go to sleep thinking about him. I dream about him. I wake up thinking about him.

I love you, Richard Colt Hazlett.

"Do not judge the bereaved mother, she comes in many forms. 

She is breathing, but she is dying. 

She may look young, but inside she has become ancient. 

She smiles, but her heart sobs. 

She walks, she talks, she cooks, she cleans, she works, 

She IS, but she IS NOT, all at once. 

She is here, but part of her is elsewhere for eternity." 

-Author Unknown

February 2023 Activities at The Pixel Palace

Chinese New Year - Year of the Rabbit
Edited freeware

Mardi Gras Celebration
Lines by Tinkerdot (site closed)

Black History Month
Edited Freeware

Valentine's Day
Card Lines by Gad
Tubes by Country Pixel Paws

February Check-in Graphics
Edited Freeware
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Do NOT claim these as your own.
If you use them, do NOT rip them apart.
If you use them, a link back to the artist listed on them is required.

World Cancer Day 2023

Today is World Cancer Day and this post is in memory of my son, Richard Colt Hazlett. Colt was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on February 8, 2016. Colt passed away on March 10, 2016. His is always on my mind and forever in my heart.

I miss this boy so very much...more than words can every express. I love you son, forever and always.

World Cancer Day unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer.  It aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease, pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action. World Cancer Day, an annual event aimed at raising awareness about the disease and inspiring people to work together to take action against it. 

Read more about World Cancer Day:
www.worldcancerday.org/
www.cancerresearch.org/en-us/events/social/world-cancer-day-2022

www.cancer.gov/about-nci/organization/cgh/blog/2022/world-cancer-day-2022

30 Years Ago

Today would have been my son's 30th birthday. Colt is not here to celebrate.

Acute Myleoid Leukemia (cancer) took him away on March 10, 2016.

I miss Colt so damn much.
I miss his wonderful smile and his laugh. 
I miss hearing him say "Hi Mama".
I miss talking to him and I miss hearing his voice.

I miss hearing "I love you Mama!".
I miss the "good morning", "good night" and "I miss you Mama", text.

I miss EVERYTHING about him.

60 Ways 2 Peace

Back in 2014, Mimi from Mimi Writes challenged the world to post 60 Ways 2 Peace. For the 60 days leading up to Blog4Peace on November 4th, 2014, we were to post one way to be peaceful each day. People used any social media platform available (FB, Twitter, Instagram, Blogging, Tumblr, etc) with the hopes of a peaceful transformation in 60 days. 

My 60 Ways 2 Peace for 2014 were as follows:

01: Volunteer at the local animal shelter.
02: Show love and kindness to all creatures, great and small.
03: Make peace a goal. Strive to meet that goal each day, in some special way.
04: Provide food and shelter to those in need.
05: Always tell the truth.
06: Spend time in nature.
07: Always remember the wrong, but focus out how to prevent those wrongs from happening again.
08: Volunteer at the local homeless shelter.
09: Smile at least one per day.
10: Never lose hope.
11: Peace can only penetrate a heart that is truly open to it.
12: Talk to someone you trust.
13: Try to be open minded when listening to others.
14: Volunteer at the local hospital
15: Say what you mean and mean what you say.
16: Finding peace within will allow you to see obstacles with reason.
17: Genuinely care about others.
18: Spread peace across the globe.
19: Do not try to control others.
20: Learn a new language.
21: Practice tolerance.
22: Never use violence against humans or animals.
23: Act with compassion.
24: Surround yourself with peace as much as possible.
25: Stop and think when in a stressful situation. Learn to respond in a peaceful way.
26: Seek forgiveness, not revenge.
27: Do not speak to others in a condescending tone.
28: Never go to bed angry.
29: Do what you love and love what you do.
30: Be the change you wish to see in the world.
31: Focus on the positive.
32: Believe in peace.
33: Be responsible and accept your responsibilities.
34: Practice daily or weekly introspection.
35: Become informed and stay current.
36: Know that we all have a right to peace.
37: Teach children how to be peaceful, and encourage them to build a peaceful world.
38: Help to build a world that does not live in fear.
39: Turn mistakes into a peaceful learning experience.
40: Be at peace with yourself and with others.
41: Broaden your understanding of peace.
42: Be thankful and express gratitude.
43: Learn patience and practice forgiveness.
44: Be an inspiration.
45: Obtain inner peace.
46: Live your dreams.
47: Stop comparing yourself to others.
48: Spread peace like drops of water falling from the sky.
49: Help someone that cannot do something on their own.
50: Take the time to actually listen when someone is speaking.
51: Teach children to be kind to others and to animals.
52: Learn peaceful non-violent ways to solve issues.
53: Always let your inner child out to play.
54: Begin each day with a smile.
55: Say hi to at least five people every day.
56: Live in peace with yourself and with others.Day 57: Have confidence in what you do.
58: If you make a mistake, own up to it and learn from it.
59: Make peace a daily part of your life, in big or small ways.
60: Help spread the message….Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace)

#grantuspeace #peace #blog4peace #60ways2peace

November is National Gratitude Month

November is National Gratitude Month.

What are you grateful for?

I am thankful for:

Family 

Friends

Awesome co-workers

Nights that turn into mornings.

Those that accept me for who I am.

Those that fought, have fought and will fight for freedom!

Books and the wisdom they bring to my life.

Blue skies, sunny days and the smell of fresh rain.

Life and the experiences it has given me. Those experiences have made me who I am today.

 

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic violence touches everyone! Domestic violence violates a 

person’s dignity, safety, and basic human rights. Domestic Violence 

is everyone's business and should not happen to anybody.

Take a stand against Domestic Violence!

More Info:

http://www.ncadv.org

http://dvrc-or.org/

http://www.domesticviolence.org/

https://www.breakthecycle.org/

World Animal Day 2022

 

World Animal Day is a social movement charged with
the Mission of raising the status of animals in order
to improve welfare standards around the globe.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

 

When breast cancer starts out, it is too small to feel and does not cause signs and symptoms.
As it grows, however, breast cancer can cause changes in how the breast looks or feels.

Symptoms may include—

New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit).
Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.
Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.
Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.
Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.
Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood.
Any change in the size or the shape of the breast.
Pain in any area of the breast.

Early detection can save lives! 

Visit the Breast Cancer Site, which was founded to help fund free mammograms. Visitors to Breast Cancer Site can click on the “Click Here to Give – it’s FREE”  button to help provide mammograms to those in need.  Mammograms are paid for by the site’s sponsors.

Read about Breast Cancer:

https://thebreastcancersite.greatergood.com/clicktogive/bcs/home

http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org

http://www.nbcam.org/

http://www.breastcancerawareness.com/

http://www.cdc.gov/Features/BreastCancerAwareness/

October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month

October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month. 

Save a life: Adopt a dog! https://www.petfinder.com

Visit your local shelter or visit legitimate rescue groups. Find out what a shelter or rescue dog can bring to your life this October during Adopt-A-Dog Month (or any month!!!)

There are a million good reasons to consider adopting a dog. Each year, millions of animals are waiting in shelters for someone to give them a safe, loving home.

Please consider adopting a rescue animal or a dog from your local shelter. You will be saving a life and greatly improving yours. 

Dogs are amazing, supportive, and heroic companions who can make a huge difference in your world!

Read More about Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!

hwww.americanhumane.org/initiative/adopt-a-dog-month/

www.aspca.org/news/make-difference-pets-need-during-adopt-shelter-dog-month

Patriot Day 2022

Twenty years ago, the United States endured one of the most unconscionable tragedies in U.S history. Patriot Day honors the memory of the innocent victims who died in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Each year Americans dedicate this day to remembering those who died and the first responders who risked their own lives to save others.

World Suicide Prevention Day

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7,

free and confidential support for people in distress,

prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones,

 and best practices for professionals.

Make this today and every day.

Leukemia Awareness Month 2022

 September is Leukemia Awareness Month.

There are many types of leukemia., one of which is Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

My son, Colt was diagnosed with AML on February 8, 2016 and he died arch 10, 2016.

Colt was only 23 years old.

Learn the signs and symptoms of leukemia and learn how to talk to your loved ones if you have leukemia.  Hopefully one day there will be a cure and families will not lose their loved ones to this horrible disease.

Read more about leukemia:  

https://www.lls.org/

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/leukemia.html

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/acute-myeloid-leukemia.html

National Grief Awareness Day 2022

Today, August 30th is National Grief Awareness Day. This day recognizes that the time it takes to heal from loss does not have a prescribed course and is a reminder closure comes in many forms. When a loved one dies, the void they leave affects everyone differently.

For me, grief comes in waves. One minute I am fine, the next minute I am sinking into sadness and/or depression. I miss my son. I grieve for the past and I grieve for the future he will never have. I grieve for the memories I have and the memories that will never happen.  When Colt died, life changed forever, and nothing can make it better again.

Bereaved Parents Awareness Month

July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month.

I miss you Colt. 

I carry you in my heart and my thoughts every day.

World Autism Awareness Day and National Autism Awareness Month

April is National Autism Awareness Month and today is World Autism Awareness Day!

Read more about autism at the following links:

http://www.autism-society.org/

http://www.autismspeaks.org