Wouldn’t it be great if everything always went as planned? Enterprise level organizations seem to get it right. They plan out bold visions, take action, and multiply success. Effective time management skills are a driver for achievement. Things work out differently on the family level. Many don’t run their homes like businesses. The team […]
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Happy Birthday Rosie: The Gift of Life’s 2017 Review
What can you say about a person that took a traumatic experience and transformed it into a blessing that continues to touch hundreds of lives? When we look at ourselves, our perceived shortcomings and limitations, and then consider the great people we know, it’s a humbling experience. If you don’t know, Rosie Moore […]
When Celebrating Your Birthday is Not About You
Some people go all about for their birthday, buying themselves expensive gifts and expecting others in the life to do the same. Funds aside, there are people of all ages, walks of life, and status levels who consider their birthdays to be all about them and insist, even take great pleasure, in celebrating them as […]
Celebrate World Prematurity Day 2016 with The Gift of Life
What will you do to celebrate World Prematurity Day 2016? Even a small gesture can make a big impact on the preemie community. We at The Gift of Life invite you to join us in observing this very important but lesser-known holiday. Raising awareness for preterm birth helps bring support to preemies and their families. […]
Happy 7th Birthday Kaleb Moore: You’re Proof that Miracles Exist
We at The Gift of Life couldn’t be prouder to announce that our very own Miracle Kaleb turns 7 today – Happy Birthday Kaleb. For those who don’t know, Kaleb was born weighing only 1 lb., 10 oz. The medical experts said he wouldn’t survive but look at him now. https://thegiftoflife27.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161010_180539.mp4 Kaleb’s life is a […]
The Gift of Life Celebrates National Teddy Bear Day 2016
Happy National Teddy Bear Day! For The Gift of Life, this is a very important holiday, and we’ll tell you why. While many see this day as a time to remember their soft and cuddly childhood friend, the day gives us one more opportunity to reflect on why we serve and how our service impacts […]
Sharon’s Story: Transforming the Grief of Loss into Joy Shared with Others
The Loss of a Preemie is never easy. A parent is a parent no matter how long their child lives; the love is there. When a child is born prematurely, the confidence moms and dads commonly have concerning the expanse of time they will get to have with their offspring is denied. Although no parent […]
Being a Great Preemie Dad Means Doing These 3 Simple Things
Who can understand the challenges a preemie dad faces other than the men who’ve taken on this exact role? When a child is born via preterm birth the attention usually goes to two places: the baby and the mom. If the newborn has young siblings, these sometimes will get to share in being the center […]
2015 Christmas in the NICU: A Touch of Friendship for Preemie Parents
Many people debate over what has become of the true meaning of Christmas. To the parents who have to spend this holiday in the NICU with their preemies, the joy of the season is something that might be missed. Hectic Christmas shopping and the tradition of giving presents are the aspects of this holiday that […]
Why You Should Join in on This December 22th Birthday Celebration
People tend to celebrate their own birthdays and those of their friends and family members – sometimes they even honor the birthdays of celebrities and historical figures. Rarely, however, does anyone participate in the celebration of someone they don’t know. We invite you to join in with us at the Gift of Life in wishing […]
The Gift of Life Orlando Encourages the Celebration of World Prematurity Day 2015
Orlando-based non-profit organization The Gift of Life continues to serve local families whose lives are affected by the birth of a premature child. This year, the organization is calling for all who can to join them in celebrating World Prematurity Day, which is on November 17, 2015. Participants can join in on increasing awareness for […]