Gardening

Many of you know that I am a Master Gardener through the NC State Extension Service.  I love gardening and wish I could spend about three hours a day just digging in dirt in the spring.

My love for gardening came from my maternal grandmother, Eva Ferguson.  She was an avid gardener and helped charter a garden club in the 30s.  She served as a judge at Yard Beautiful Competitions and Garden Shows.  And, she and my granddad, George, could plant the most gorgeous and prolific garden with vegetables galore. 

At the time of being in her various gardens, selecting flowers for her dinner table, picking tomatoes, stringing beans or finding a rotten potato to throw at my brothers, I never realized I was learning a hobby and a skill that would last a lifetime.

Adults may never know the power of helping a child discover their gifts.  But, their nurturing of me was done in such a way that the learning never outweighed the fun!  Thanks to my grandparents for this gift that keeps on giving.

Although many people think the Memorial Weekend is about the official opening of the summer season, Memorial Day is dedicated to service men and women who gave their lives for freedom and country. The roots of Memorial Day go back to 1865 at the end of the Civil War. Take time to remember lost loved ones in whatever way you feel appropriate.

Although many people think the Memorial Weekend is about the official opening of the summer season, Memorial Day is dedicated to service men and women who gave their lives for freedom and country. The roots of Memorial Day go back to 1865 at the end of the Civil War.

Take time to remember lost loved ones in whatever way you feel appropriate.

thank you

Here a thank you letter from a recent client.  Thanks to Jackie and NCAHQ.
Dear Laura:

It was a pleasure having you present at our 2012 Conference this year. Your content was spot on and your delivery is phenomenal. You received rave reviews from our attendees. Some comments that were made on the evaluation forms were: “engaging, funny, fantastic, excellent presenter” and my personal favorite “need her again!”

On behalf of the board, we thank you for a wonderful enlightening experience!

Antoinette Stein RN, BSN
NCAHQ Conference Planning Team Leader 
Please let me know if I can assist you in having a successful upcoming meeting. Go to www.laurahamilton.com for more information.

Armed Forces Day

Saturday is Armed Forces Day where we celebrate anyone who serves in the armed forces around the world.  I recently spoke at Camp Lejeune and many attendees were amazing Marines who fight for our freedoms every day.  It was an honor to be in the presence of such good people.

Check out your local community calendars for planned events.  And, when you see a military person in uniform- thank them for what they do for you every day.

If you have a loved one in the military, send us their names and we’ll give a big salute to them!

Congrats to College Graduates

My former assistant and now one of my closest friends, Julia Broyhill, marched with her graduating class at the University of Illinois – Springfield this weekend. I am so proud of her! And, now she’s started her Masters Degree.

Julia is one of smartest, most unassuming women I have ever known.  And, she is hilarious, too!  Julia is on the road to greatness and I am sitting on the sidelines watching the Julia Parade of Success go by!
Congrats to everyone who graduated from college recently but especially to Miz Julia Broyhill!

Mothers and Their Wisdom

Here’s a salute to all you moms, step moms, mother in laws and grandmas!  I admire anyone who chooses to show total unconditional love to someone for their entire life.  It is a role of great courage, tenacity and strength. 

And, moms seem so wise.  Often I think of the things my mom said to me growing up.  It was usually met with rolling eyes and an, “old ma…” response from me.  Little did I know what wise counsel she was throughout my life.

Let me hear about some of the wise things your mom said and post them for us to share with everyone.

Mothers Say the Funniest Things

Mothers Day is this Sunday, May 13th and I’d love to hear some of the funniest advice your mom shared with you. 

I used to watch The Little Rascals (the original black and white ones) on television.  I loved those shows.  My two favorite characters were Darla who was a great young talent! And, Froggy who wore the big glasses and spoke in his raspy, guttural frog-like sound.  When I would imitate him almost perfectly, my mom would say that I was gonna “get stuck sounding like that the rest of my life.” 
I am grateful that didn’t happen but always thought it was funny that even small children could figure out MomPyschology. 

Please feel free to post some of your best funnies. I can’t wait to read them!

Nurses Week

One may never think of the tireless work of nurses but they are vital to the success of any doctor’s practice, medical center environment or education facility.  The official Nurses Day is Sunday May 6th. 
Hug a nurse and say thank you to them!