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Be The Voice

by Kathryn on November 12, 2011

Be The Voice

I started this business 5 years ago to create something for my son and for other kids like him. Something that might provide him comfort and support; something as simple as a pair of pants. Through this company I have been able to connect with parents around the world. I have not made a dime of profit but I have heard some of the kindest accolades from people grateful for a little extra help in their journey with hemophilia or just parenting in general. For this, and for all I have learned, I am so grateful.

Today I sit here in disgust with what I read in the last 24 hours. I realize I am late in the game from when this story broke but I knew once I allowed myself to read the details it would take a lot for me to unwind the sadness and refocus on the happiness in life. Last night, my husband and I read about what is happening in more detail at Penn State. Say what you will, for me this story is not about did they do the right thing, it’s a matter of did they do enough. In the last 24 hours I cannot erase that image from my mind about what this man witnessed another man doing to a child. To a child! How does one live with themselves after seeing such a thing. Sure you can say he went to the authorities but for years after this man was still working, walking around campus, and working with children. How could he think to himself this was a one-time thing and even if it was, how could he think it was okay for him not to be disciplined for his actions.

I am writing today to tell you to please, BE THE VOICE. I feel so strongly that it is our duty in life to stand up for what is right, especially when someone else can’t. All politics aside, I think we can all agree that all people, and especially children, should be treated with love and not ANY form of abuse. I can think of incidences right now in my life where I have seen adults turn a blind eye. I am not talking about abuse but situations none-the-less where an adult voice is needed and yet they don’t want to say anything. All too often, people are afraid of speaking up.

I was so incredibly fortunate to grow up in a family where speaking your mind was taught and honored. I also went to an incredible private high school in Pennsylvania (Germantown Academy) where we had monthly town meetings on various topics. People stood up to say what they thought. People discussed and sometimes argued but we were taught to do speak out in a respectful and courageous manner. When you had something to say, you stood up and spoke. That is how it should be.

In the Penn State situation, these people in my opinion did not do enough. They spoke out on one level but perhaps did not follow up to the point of stopping what was happening. You might ask, do we have the power to do that? Yes we do. One of my favorite quotes from James Baldwin is “For these are OUR children. We will all profit or pay for what they become.” In my opinion, it is our God given duty to protect the innocent. Make life better for our children. Make the world safer and cleaner than how it was perhaps for us. I am not saying that through Bruz Wear I have changed the world. But this small act was for the betterment of children with hemophilia and beyond. Let us all be motivated by making things better.

I dedicate this post to all those children who suffered because of this neglect. The children from the Penn State abuse and children who are abused every day. I pray that we as adults learn to speak up for those who can’t. I hope that more people set their sights on doing things for the betterment of our world and our children, beyond the almighty dollar, the number of wins, the press. Do what is right. Be the voice.

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Colorado Mountain Mama’s Spring Fling Event

by Kathryn on March 18, 2011

Join Bruz Wear and lots of awesome little hikers at the Colorado Mountain Mama’s Spring Fling. Great sales and great people. Come check it out. Monday April 21 at the Audubon Center at Chatfield Resevoir.

c springs bench Oh yeah!

Spring Fling!

Monday, March 21
10:00 to 1:00
Audubon Center at Chatfield
Free and Open to the Public… Everyone’s Welcome!
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Come celebrate Spring with Mountain Mamas!
  • Hike the short half-mile trail at your own pace and meet with naturalists along the way!
  • Activities for kids in the Audubon Nature Center
  • Visit our vendor booths for special deals, and PRIZES GALORE!
  • The Wildlife Experience

    Bruzwear

    Kelty

    Mile High Mamas

    10 Minute Massage by Bella Waves

    Sanborn Western Camps

    LifeLessons Infant CPR Classes

Please consider bringing $2 as a donation to the Denver Audubon Society. They are so gracious to host this event and offer their volunteers!
Directions to Audubon Center

From the C-470/Wadsworth Exit, go south on Wadsworth Blvd. about 4.4 miles. (Drive past the entrance to the Park.) Turn left (east) on Waterton Road. Immediately turn left into the first parking lot at the Audubon Center sign.

Five cool moms red rocks
Happy Trails,

All of us at Colorado Mountain Mamas

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Caught in my PJ’s

by Kathryn on March 17, 2011

Before taking my kids to school this morning I was thinking to myself how funny it is that from the waist up in my car, I look dressed but the truth is almost every day I drop them off in my pajamas. Usually this is not a problem, as I drive up, open the car door, give hugs and words of encouragement, and off we go back home to get myself ready for the day. You see from the time I rise my focus, like most moms, is on my kids- making sure they are washed & dressed, getting their breakfast ready, packing lunches, and every other day giving my son a shot. It’s a lot to squeeze in and generally the only pleasure I have for myself is the much-needed cup of coffee that gives me the energy to do all these tasks in a limited amount of time.

Much to my surprise, this morning I got busted! I dropped of the kids and was heading out of the school when I noticed the 4th and 5th graders had kicked their soccer ball across the street. I saw them all staring at the ball from the fence, pleading for someone to stop and help them. I decided I would love to be their hero. I slowed down and told one of the boys, I would let him cross. Well being the good kid he is, he said he was not allowed to leave campus and asked if I would get it for him. Sure, I thought to myself, no problem. I pulled into the driveway across the street, parked my car, opened my door and looked down at my brightly colored Christmas tree pajamas! I smiled knowing there was no way to retreat now. There were about 40 kids cheering at the fence yelling, “thank you”, “you’re the best”, “punt it” and of course “nice pajama pants!” I laughed on the inside and the out. Not only did the kids see me but so did all the parents in the cars I was stopping to return the ball. It was classic especially because this is the kind of school where most parents look their best, even if just for drop off. I laughed and waived and thought laughing at yourself is a great way to start the day!

One of my most favorite quotes from a song is, “And the best thing you’ve ever done for me, is to help me take my life less seriously. It’s only life after all!” (Indigo Girls)

Have a wonderful day!

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Where Do You Summon your Strength?

March 2, 2011

All of us, no matter what we do in life, feel stress. How we deal with it sometimes separates the sane from the insane. The stress we feel can inspire us to get things done but can also really tap our strength. It’s important in the crazy and fast paced world we live in to [...]

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A Mother’s Difficult Experience with VonWillibrand’s Disease and Words of Wisdom

February 25, 2011

Thanks to a special guest blogger and Bruz Wear Friend for this post….. My daughter was tested for a bleeding disorder when she was born. Her test was negative. My husband and I were overjoyed. She was an active baby, who crawled early, and of course wanted to pull herself up early as well. One [...]

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Slowing Down Can be Challenging But oh so Good!

February 18, 2011

For fall of this year I got to spend a week with my family in Breckenridge. It was magnificent but we were not altogether prepared. We left thinking it would be fall weather- leaves changing, leaves falling, nice breeze, 40-60 degree temperatures. We obviously did not check the weather channel before we left home. The [...]

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Reactions to the film “Race to Nowhere” – A MUST SEE!

February 9, 2011

Last night I finally got to see the documentary “Race to Nowhere”. I would HIGHLY recommend every parent, every teacher, every administrator, and every lawmaker see this film. I thought going in it was going to talk about how kids today are so over scheduled and have little time for themselves to actually be kids. [...]

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Over-scheduling Your Child

December 22, 2010

The Following Post was written by Guest Blogger, Alison Daggett In the trailer for the upcoming documentary “Race to Nowhere” produced by Vicki Abeles, she depicts kids today as being “pushed to the brink” in a “high stakes, high pressure culture” within our education system that is gravely effecting their lives.  Furthermore, these stressed out [...]

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A Very Sad Loss and Hopefully a Lesson Learned, Thoughts about Swimmer, Fran Crippen

November 9, 2010

A few weeks ago a life was lost. A young man by the name of Fran Crippen died in a 10K open water swim in Dubai. I did not know Fran but he went to my high school and swam competitively in a program that I once dabbled in myself. From everything I have been [...]

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Raising Healthy and Active Kids

October 26, 2010

If we could bottle up a child’s energy into a shiny can and pop the cap off to enjoy a sip of rejuvenating refreshment whenever we needed a power booster, we would all be millionaires.  Most of the time, kids are keeping us on our toes like the energizer bunny.  Although everyone needs a time [...]

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