Proud Momma

There was a time that I was just mad at my parents. They were to blame for all that went wrong. Right? I could share stories of how they were just the worst parents growing up. This to me made since because I could not be accountable for my own choices. Last I checked, we weren't born with a owners manual from the womb.

I wish my parents would have met my husand or my son. Its sometimes hard to grasp but again no manual.

We had an appointment for a feeding clinic and frankly I am mad. Why, well since Carter was born and even prior (Andy and I had previous losses) were told EVERYTHING negative. Find an acronym and well well lived it. Carter is the hero hear.

I AM EXHAUSTED IN NEGATIVITY. You don't know the PEMBERTON/LINZ gene. Get it....we are not a statistic.

Throw in some day to day and lately I just feel like gumbo. I have lost a lot of faith yet we get stronger each day. May sound weird but as a very wise man said once...you don't know my life.

As pageantry as that may sound...you don't know my life. Love it, live it, own it...I do.

Love Your Heart Expo, Adventist Healthcare

Speaking with Dr Micheal Chen and one of my favorite cardiologist!

Another day in the life and how fun! I woke up today to my  Saturday family breakfast followed by a movie. I do admit it love Saturdays.

With Judy Litchy who I think the world of! The Adventist team is amazing!

Today, I was honored to have been invited to speak at the "Love Your Heart Expo" for Adventist Healthcare. I did realize today that I am much need of a spray tan especially against anything black. My dress was again black but I did sport some fun shoes. My fettish.

I did not ask for this picture to be taken but thought it was funny when I saw it. Yes, I love my shoes!

I arrived prior to noon and the expo started at 1. The line was already 10 feet deep! As a heart attack survivor it is so important to get screened and know your numbers. What is MOST important is to understand what they mean.

Dr Mike Chen and I presented around 2pm and yes, I am biased. I happen to think he is amazing in a very humble way. His adorable daughter was there also. Truly a family man.

I also had the pleasure of meeting Bill Roberton, President of Adventist and what an amazing and kind man.

with Amy Carrier, AVP of Cardiovascular and Vascular Services, Adventist Healthcare and a supporter of the American Heart Associations GWR Heartwalk (and a fabulous person)

It was also great to catch up with good friends

Thank you to Adventist for including me...I am honored

Although yesterday started out feeling like a Monday and quite comical at times, it ended on a high note as I was one of the emcee's for the Crystal Couture Fashion Show and Go Red Casting on Alexandria, Va. I'll start in the beginning. Now most people know that my pets mean the world to me and my little Halo (a LLASHA POO) holds a very special place in my heart. We have travelled all of the world together and was given to me by my Mom after my Dad passed. She is around 8lbs of love or 10lbs after a day of being spoiled. Carter had a pediatric appointment yesterday at a speciality clinic up in Baltimore so in all of my devote wisdom I thought I would bring the pups along for the ride. A 4 hour ride which included a 2 hour clinic appointment. It was chilly but not cold so I dressed Halo and Jack (a Portuguese Water Dog) in their coats and loaded the family up in the car. The ride up was fine and of course I was late due to a car accident but we arrived. I was not going to miss this appointment. There is a 6mos waiting list!!!

When I left the appointment I let the pups go to the bathroom after smelling something questionable in the car. Well, Halo had a upset stomach to say the least...A REALLY UPSET STOMACH if you know what I mean. Really....in the car...come on!!!!! Love prevails, the world was clean again and off we drove to head back home. After a quick stop of course to McDonald's to pick up water, diet coke and chicken for the family because hey, if her stomach is upset why not give her more food?

Once we all were settled back in the house which was no easy task, I put Carter down for a nap and started to get ready for my evening. Just on a side not, Carter was measured at 3 feet, 2 inches yesterday. He is only three!!!!! So proud of him.

I pulled out an array of choices for the evening and was so excited that I was able to fit into a black strapless dress that I wore at my rehearsal dinner for my wedding. Then I bent over and heard a rip. I didn't feel the cool of wisp of air that one usually might feel so I had been saving by the sturdiness of the fabric. It was part of the silk lining....so lesson...I still have a way to go to my goal weight.....come on treadmill...WORK WITH ME!!!!!

Carter and I headed out and met Daddy in Crystal City for the event. I was so excited to see my International family and AHA family. Everyone looked GREAT. Miss Virginia, Krystin Admire and Margo Huffman, Miss Teen Maryland were already helping out with the Go Red Casting. Ciji Dodds, Miss International and Alison Hill, Miss Southeast International 2012 shortly arrived. Ciji helped me emcee the second half of the fashion show and was an amazing co-host. I had so much fun that when 10pm rolled around it caught me off guard.

I have "some" photos but their were a lot taken. There were some challenges with my camera. There was an "official" photographer taking photos with his camera yet every time he took one with mine, the photo included his finger. Go finger...I mean go figure:))))

So a busy, crazy and wonderful day! Thank you for all who came out and shared their story on heart health and joining us for this exciting night of festivities.

Today was a busy day but a really good one! It started out in Winchester, VA were I visit a Belk store who is supporting AHA with its sale of hearts! So shop until you drop this month!!!! I then went and spoke on Fox 5 with Dr Bennett on Women and Heart Disease.

Tonight I was honored to be the Key Note speaker at the Red Dress Benefit for KOGOD Women in business. It was a great day to go RED!!!! Tomorrow off to Macy's for the Go Red Fashion Show!

WTOP Interview

Heart disease biggest killer of women over 20


Friday - 2/3/2012, 4:53am ET

Paula Wolfson, wtop.com





WASHINGTON -- It's the only muscle in the human body that is never at rest. And yet, American women know very little about their hearts.



Statistics show heart disease is the biggest killer of women over 20, and the real tragedy is many of the deaths are preventable.



Survivors and supporters are wearing red on the first Friday in February to call attention to the disease. Like the pink ribbons worn for breast cancer, red dresses have become symbols of the fight against heart disease.



"Red for the heart," said Deanna Linz, a development director with the American Heart Association of Greater Washington.



Linz said the goal of the "Go Red for Women" campaign, which began in 2004, has always been to call attention to the threat heart disease poses to women.



"You would be surprised the people out there who really don't recognize their own personal signs and symptoms of heart disease."



Linz said she was caught by surprise two years ago when she had a heart attack shortly after the birth of her first child.



She says she will be wearing red on behalf of her parents, who both died of heart problems at a relatively young age.



"I am also wearing red for my son, wearing red for my husband and I am wearing red for all the survivors that are out there making a difference every single day."



Eileen Williams of Manassas, Va. also is a part of that "sisterhood" of survivors. She said the sisterhood is on a mission to spread the word about women and heart disease, 365 days a year.



Williams said other women listen to the ladies in red.



"We have lots of credibility ... and some of us have scars to prove it."



Here are some of the events this month in the D.C. area:





"Girls with Guitars and a Piano Man" concert -- Feb. 3 at the Fillmore in Silver Spring;



"Red Hot Night and Go Red Casting Call" -- Feb. 10 in Crystal City;



"Love Your Heart Expo" -- Feb. 11 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Montgomery Mall, sponsored by Washington Adventist Hospital, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Adventist Heath Care and WTOP. Includes free health screenings.



"The D.C. Heart Ball" -- Feb. 25 at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner.



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