I have been thinking about writing this for some time now. I feel blessed to be working with such a talented and giving group of people. But, let me tell you about a few of my LiveWorld Heros.

Jackie Bivins is our Community Account Director. She takes time out of her busy schedule to tutor at TEAM Academy in Newark, NJ.Jackie also became a Court Appointed Services Advocate, mentoring young girl in foster care system who is aging out without having ever gotten a permanent placement.

Ryan Moll is a Senior Project Manager. On June 14, 2009, Ryan will be cycling in his 4th annual Tour de Cure. Its a fund-raising event that benefits the American Diabetes Association.

Mark Williams, Senior Community Manager recently collected money for a homeless person. Mark saw a need and he jumped in to help. I am very proud to be a member of his team.

Chris Christensen, EVP Engineering/Operations recently went with his church group to help build homes in Mexico.

Dave Land, Engineering Director volunteers to help the Boy Scouts.

I am also adding HBO to my hero list. HBO's "The Alzheimer's Project" is something everyone should watch. http://www.hbo.com/alzheimers/

This week is the anniversary of my mom's death. She passed away from Diabetes and Alzheimer's right before Mother's Day. It's a very hard week for me to get through and the timing of this HBO program knocked me off my feet. I was my mom's caregiver and would not have changed a thing. There was a time, I thought sundowning was some new kind of drink. I learned so much those last years. My mom is my hero, she giving me the best gift any parent could. She gave me a passion to live my best life.