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I love the American openness and use of language; I just don't know how to be that way.
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The core of people don't change... what you see is what you get.
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I understand now that my soul is my power, not perfection or my ego. I continue to teach this to my children, despite their glamorous careers. If we can maintain our core values, the exteriors take second place and become a gift, a source of gratitude.
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There are many different shapes of friendships to be had.
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The only reason I ever shared my health journey with the world was because I felt it to be my duty to sufferers that are bed-ridden and dying because there has yet to be found a proper diagnostic test for Lyme Disease in this country.
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My favorite holiday memory is making gingerbread houses. It's something I've done with my children since they were born.
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Some people come into our life as a blessing, while others come into our life as a lesson, so love them for who they are instead of judging them for who they are not.
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It's hard for me to be involved in superficial friendships with other women.
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I think I'm a disciplined mom versus a strict mom. But also, that job - the disciplining was from birth until about 12, and at 12, I set my kids free, and they learned to become independent human beings.
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I have always said, '40 is the new 20,' and I truly believe that, but it for sure takes a lot of hard work, education, and discipline to keep it all together as we make our way to 50 and beyond.
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I was raised to take pride in homemaking, and it's something that I always love to do. I know I share that pride with millions of other women all over the world. It's a good feeling, and it makes me happy.
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I used to think I had and needed so many friends to feel loved. I know now that if you have one or two, you are good. More than that, you are great.
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I took the same pride in my dishwashing job as a child as I take in running my company today.
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I am extremely proud of my heritage, and I would never use being Dutch as an excuse but rather an explanation of our cultural differences.
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I will continue to pave the way and share my health journey with the world until I find a cure and proper diagnostic testing for this silent killer called Lyme disease.
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I am so grateful for my children who remind me every day what matters in life, and I feel fortunate to be their mommy and share their special love.
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Trash talk is dangerous, especially when it comes from hearsay.
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Trash talk is poisonous and a bad habit!
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I never liked big parties, especially going alone. I much prefer smaller gatherings that are more intimate.
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I believe forgiveness is the best form of love in any relationship. It takes a strong person to say they're sorry and an even stronger person to forgive.
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When done with heart, commitment, and integrity, every job is equally important.
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The ALS ice bucket challenge was really the most brilliant publicity stunt of 2014, and it has brought worldwide awareness for a barely-known disease.
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Fake friends believe in rumors. Real friends believe in you.
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I'm convinced that probably everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. It's just one more reason to always try to be kind.