We all know walking is great exercise. It helps the heart and lungs, it builds strong muscle and it's good for our bones!

It's also a good social activity. We can walk with friends, catch up with our lives and if you are like me, walking can lead in just the opposite direction. It can be a time to be alone, with no-one talking, no little fingers tugging at me and no-one asking me what's for dinner! I can smell the air, listen to the geese and feel the breeze. Just me and me.

I can also feel my waist line getter smaller and my legs becoming leaner. And who doesn't want that benefit?

On one of tonight's national television evening news programs, there was a story about how a case against a man convicted of abusing a young girl in his care was helped by a dog trained to instill trust and confidence in such young witnesses and plaintiffs. The furry buddy, named "Buddy," helped ease the young girl's fear of talking about the abuse in preparation for her courtroom testimony.

I want to wish my Mom a Happy Mother's Day.

My Mom has always been there for me. She has told me from the time I was a little girl that I could do or be anything I want to be.

So, because of my Mom, here I am today with a web-based company with a motto of "strong women transforming health." That's my Mom. She's one strong woman.

Mom has always been so supportive. She's sitting here working in the office today. She donates her time to EmpowHer. She believes in what we're doing because she lives it every day. She's helping me make my dream become a reality.

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