Pure Gratitude

Every once in a while you are lucky to be part of a memory, This weekend was one of those, I was blessed to be with some truly wonderful and compassionate friends,Also on Saturday morning Margaret Lynch-Sansone and I were honored to witness the outdoor wedding with the Red rocks of Sedona as a backdrop of 2 of the most genuine and loving people you could meet, Such a Honor !! , Then headed to the The Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park and then in afternoon HIKED to the TOP of the Vortex in Sedona.To our  "Hostess"  and those we shared the weekend with. I Thank you sooo very much ...Thank You  

Join Us For Barry Adkins

Inaugural Meeting

Join Us September 25th

Storm of The Century In Arizona Today

Some more Pics around Phoenix Today, Many home from work and making the best of a Giant Mess

Mayor Greg Stanton has declared a state of emergency in the city of Phoenix. Press conference to be held at 11:30AM.

LIVE VIDEO: http://www.abc15.com/live
RADAR: http://www.abc15.com/radar
RAINFALL TOTALS: http://bit.ly/1rTAc9q

MISS Foundation Support Group Schedule

                            IN PHOENIX: We have support groups:

MISS Foundation Office: 77 E. Thomas Road, Suite 221, Phoenix 85012

1st Thursday of the month: 6:30 p.m. at the MISS Office: General Support Group Parents and Grandparents  – Death at any age, any cause

2nd Thursday of the month: 6:30 p.m. at the MISS Office: Death of Older Child/Adult Child Support Group

3rd Thursday of the month: 6:30 p.m. at the MISS Office: General Support Group – Death at any age, any cause

4rd Tuesday of the month: 6:30 p.m. at the MISS Office: General Support Group – Death at any age, any cause

4th Thursday of the month: 6:30 p.m. at the MISS Office: Sad Dad's Club Support Group - **Beginning September 25th. Contact: Michael Sansone: michael.sansone@missfoundation.org

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 See more at: http://missfoundation.org/support/groups/arizona#sthash.Nd3hOUER.dpuf

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International Kindness Day July 27th

As Kindness Day approaches on July 27th, I have the last 4 years taken 100 Roses and laid them at the Stones of the Children gone too soon at the Angel of Hope and Also roses at the Angel . 

This year I will continue the tradition and fill the Angel of Hope with Love for all the Children Taken too soon. Please think about doing a Random Act of Kindness on July 27th.

Pics from Birthday Weekend

Decided to do a short Staycation for my Birthday on Saturday, Enjoyed a great stay at Inn at Eagle Mountain here in Fountain Hills Az

Respect !!

If they respect you, respect them. If they disrespect you, still respect them. Do not allow the actions of others to decrease your good manners, because you represent yourself, not others. 

Quote for Thought

The only people who are mad at you for speaking the truth are people who are living a lie. Keep speaking the truth.

Which Way ??

Ceiling Fan Direction ?

Which way should you spin during the summer or winter?

"OK...so the most common technical question that people ask regarding ceiling fans is "What direction should my fan spin during the summer and winter" and "Why?"

"During the summer you want the fan to blow air straight down, so your ceiling fan needs to run in a counter clockwise direction (as you look up at it). The warmer it is, the higher the speed should be. During the winter, your fan should run at a low speed in a clockwise direction."

Grand Pa Again !!!

Grandpa Again !! This morning we were blessed with a beautiful Grand Daughter , "Taylor Marie" She was 6 pounds 13 ounces and 19 inches....Mama and Baby are doing well.....And Grandpa is Ecstatic .

And YES Loving that all Grand Daughters have Dawns Middle Name....Madison Marie, Megan Marie, Natalie Marie, Gia Marie and Taylor Marie..Auntie Dawn You are in our hearts Every Day...Just wishing you were here to share the happiness ..

Check It Out

Please check out my new Mentor and Facilitator Page with the

MISS Foundation

http://missfoundation.org/support/programs/hopementors/michael-sansone

Join Us 2/8/2014 - Casino Nite Fundraiser

We would like to invite you to join us February 8th 2014 for The MISS Foundations Sad Dads Club Casino Night Fundraiser with all proceeds to our Wonderful MISS Foundation..Please see event below and link for online tickets or Donations.Thank you 

Michael Sansone, MISS Mentor / Facilitator 

Theo Soumilas

Event Co Chairman

 

The MISS Foundations "Sad Dads Club" is offering a Las Vegas style evening ...Out with friends, 

There will be Blackjack , Craps and Texas Hold Em

 Entertainment is Phoenix's Premier Guitar Duo "Generations" with songsfrom the 70's till today

So get your Friends and family together for an evening of fun and prizes,

There will be Raffles, Silent Auction, High Roller Raffle at evening end.

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE MISS FOUNDATION

The MISS Foundation, a 501 (c) 3  valley nonprofit organization with a staff of dedicated volunteers, comes to the aid of thousands of families who have experienced the heartbreak of child death. Our outreach into the community includes support groups for adults and children, crisis intervention, one on one counseling services, retreats and a network of ancillary groups that work together to provide assistance to parents, siblings and grandparents.

The MISS Foundations “Sad Dad’s Club” a MISS Foundation Social Group is holding a Casino Night Fundraiser on February 8th 2014.with proceeds benefiting the MISS Foundation.

Your contribution is tax deductible (EIN 86-0968201) In appreciation of your generous donation we will be honored to appreciate your organization on the MISS Foundation website, Facebook page and at our event

Event Tickets are $20 per person 

And includes $50 in chips

and1 drink ticket

We would like to invite you to attend the event to provide your information. Sponsor/Vendor tables are free. Join us in a fun evening of casino action, entertainment, food and drink. Along with raffles and a silent auction. All while benefiting the MISS Foundation to continue with grace and pride for the parents who continue to love and honor the children who have gone too soon.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of our request.

With gratitude and in their memory

Michael Sansone / Theo Soumilas

MISS Foundation, Event  Co-Chairman

Michael.sansone@missfoundation.org

623-206-3253

Theo Soumilas

480-296-8770

theo@soumilas.com

TICKETS : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sad-dads-club-casino-night-fundraiser-tickets-7938735973

Check out my new Blog for the residents of Anasazi Village Condo's..My Home!!

www.anasazitalk.com

Sad Dads Club

So what is this piece about I am asked??? This is a group of Dads who also unfortunately lost a child. This is a great dads group, in a different setting than that of the past, We had all agreed we wanted a different setting. We did not want to sit in a room with no windows and sit in a circle >>nothing wrong with that ...This was just not us !! This is just a new breed of Dads who have found a different way to talk, console, laugh..Yes Laugh in a lighter arena,and yet support each other fully The Host of this is Barry David Kluger..We met on Friday at Mortons in Kierland and were taped by Channel 12 news. It was a Special Nite and we have agreed to do this on a regular basis. It was a casual evening on the Patio at Mortens with much talk, Tears, hugs and laughter. Thanks again Barry Kluger, Barry Adkins,Steve Larsen and Darren. This evening was very warm and appreciated spending this nite with a great bunch of Guys I wish I did not have to meet under these terms. But it did help launch a new avenue for a support group and a way for us guys to get together and keep our memories alive in our comfort level.. Thank You !!

International Kindness Day

About the Kindness Project

The Kindness Project began in 1996 as a way for families to honor their deceased child and to help themselves heal. Now, years later, more than 1,000,000 Kindness Project cards have been used around the world to perform random acts of kindness in memory of a child, parent, friend, or spouse who died before their time.

The idea is to perform random acts of, usually anonymous, acts of kindness in your community. A little card is left behind so that the person who benefits from the kindness knows that someone's life and death continues to matter. This beautiful movement has helped thousands of families to heal and find positive outlets for their overwhelming grief.

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The History of the Kindness Project

The Kindness Project is a worldwide movement to share our children (or other loved ones) with those who never had the honor to meet them. Let me tell you why we are so excited about this project...

Dr. Joanne Cacciatore's daughter, Cheyenne, died in July of 1994. It was the worst day of her life. She says how she never imagined herself laughing or experiencing joy again.

Dr. Jo began to seek out ways to keep Cheyenne's memory alive within her family and to the rest of the world: She wanted to create a quiet legacy. She wanted people to know that Cheyenne existed and, more importantly, she wanted to help change the lives of others because of her presence on this earth.

So Dr. Jo set out on various missions of random kindness. On a daily basis, she looked for opportunities to reach out and do something unexpected and unusually kind for someone else. Most often, strangers were the recipients of these good deeds. As she did them, she began to feel a sense of peace in knowing that Cheyenne was the reason for her compassionate enlightenment

The Kindness Project blossomed out of the extraordinary experiences Dr. Jo had while doing things for others. She discovered that truly miraculous things happen to our spirits when we reach out to help others, and so she sought a way to share that movement with others.

It is our hope that through the Kindness Project, we can make incredible transformations within our communities, in our families, and in ourselves. Just imagine if every person touched by death would participate in helping to transform the world into a gentler and more altruistic world! What an impact this would have on so many levels!

The Kindness Project reminds others that our children, and other loved ones, are so very important to us that we are willing to extend the life and love of our child and share it with others! It is a legacy that transcends death. It is a legacy of love.

http://www.missfoundation.org/support/kindness

MISS Foundation Memorial Wall Unveiled

Sunday We Walk For The Children Gone Too Soon

MISS Foundation - Third Annual Kindness Walk and Safety Fair

Event Media

 Date

Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 8:00 AM

 Location

Cesar Chavez Plaza
Phoenix, Arizona

 Contact

Michele Newton
623-329-2970
Phoenixwalk@missfoundation.org

 

Online Registartion Ends 5/18/2013 @7pm

Walk Up Registartion Starts 8am Sunday 5/19/2013

Event Details

The MISS Foundation is hosting its Third Annual Kindness Walk and Safety Fair on Bereaved Parent’s Day, May 19,2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 Our event will be located downtown at the Cesar Chavez Plaza between Washington and Jefferson Streets at Second Avenue. 

Registration 8:00 a.m.

Walk Begins 9:00 a.m.

Fair - 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The MISS Foundation, an Arizona-based international non-profit organization with a staff of dedicated volunteers, comes to the aid of thousands of families who have experienced the heartbreak of child death. 

Our outreach in the community includes support groups for adults and children, crisis intervention, one-on-one counseling services, retreats, and a network of ancillary groups that work together to provide assistance to parents, siblings and grandparents.

phoenixwalk@missfoundation.org

One of the event's Kindness Project's is called Beautiful Soles, and will take place during the walk. Here, families will donate new or gently used shoes, and adorn the shoes with a legacy message in honor of their beloved child. The Beautiful Soles will then be donated to local organizations that serve needy children: The legacy of our beloved children will literally walk on in another child.

Please join the Kindness Revolution!

Mayor Stantons Proclamation

Here is a video of us accepting Proclamation for Bereaved Parents Day in Phoenix