Tag: life
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Mission Together
Since my children were born they have together with me gone on different missions.When Olivia was only 3 months old, she and I went to a children hospital with 30 teddy bears!When Max was 4 months old he went together with me and Olivia to an Italian Orphan home with donations. Last Wednesday, we went…
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The Girl’s Past Helped her Become an Animal Lawyer
Text: Mia Mattsson-Mercer Photo: Shutterstock Outside my door stood a very thin girl in her too big t-shirt. By her side sat a messy dog. The girl could not be more than seven years old that first day. When the social workers came to pick her up, she refused to accompany the assistant without…
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Always in my Bag
We are really trying to reduce the use of plastic! I have to be honest I was shocked when I realized how much plastic we actually were using!! Even if I feel good that we are recycling doesn’t help with the bigger problem out there. Me and my children try to catch each other in…
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Horses has the Ability to Change our Lives
The amazing way of being a freelance writer is that you get to pick the people you want to met, and the people you want the world to met. I felt like a super mini Oprah, but the feeling of amazing was there. Mia works with her horse Brumman. Together they hold courses in mindfulness.…
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Italy in my Heart
Italia nel mia cuore We went to Toscana for a couple of days before heading down to South Italy. This time we stayed at hotel Bijou, and it is a wonderful hotel in a perfect size. Breakfast was fantastic. we rented bikes and that is also a must when staying there. We bikeride down…
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Horses put a Spell on you?
Horses truly got the ability to heal people. They are fantastic teachers to build up your inner strength. Even quicker than an psychologist 😉 After my first lesson with a great German instructor, I felt right away terrific. I admit, it was scary wonderful. My legs were like spagetthi when I jumped off. And the…
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Prayers
I have been praying since I was a little girl. I believe we all pray. Some more often than others. Growing up in a “non-religion” home I taught myself how to speak to God, or Universe (or the same) When I was in third grade, I went with my school friend and her family to…
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Food to the Shelter
Food were being delivered to our friends down in Italy yesterday. We have known Rossella, and all the hard work she has done since 2009 (when we first met) Rossella has been working day and night to help animals in need for over 30 years. Cannot wait to go down and see her again and…
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Summer Hits some Strays Harder
Summer is here and it is a happy time for many, however, for some its tougher than ever. Mister, on the picture was a former abandon dog that AWL rescued, and one of the volunteers found a great home for him (as you can tell by the picture). Nevertheless, many strays will never have the…
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