~Celebrating Moms Everywhere~ Giveaway Post!

~A Mothers Gift~

Whenever I have the opportunity to share  something special about my mom... I do it with such joy~ I feel especially blessed to have her by my side... She is always there with tidbits of wisdom, laughter and a calming presence whenever I have been upset. Recently my wonderful step dad ( which in my eyes was a very special "dad" to me) passed away rather unexpectedly. All of our worlds stopped and in that moment I thought to myself..."how can I ever comfort her  as she has comforted me in the past? She has wiped away so many tears and walked me through many trials and tribulations of my own... but how was I to comfort her at this point in time with such a loss? Everyone heals at their own pace and there is no right or wrong way to go about it~ It is just important to know that we are there to surround them with love, kindness and healing prayers.

My Mom and "Dad"

We joked about this one saying that she resembled Queen Elizabeth on a Tahitian Vacation!!!

 My mom and I have always been close have a very  fun relationship. laughing and joking no matter where we where or what we were doing! To share the same sense of humor and joy with someone you enjoy being with and love  is a gift and I feel so blessed! Even though I am sure at times people have wondered who are those" crazy women" and if we have had a drink or 2 before hand...LOL. We are always joking about that because she has never really drank a full alcoholic drink in her life! So as crazy as we are... when the family is together it gets even crazier!!

My brother Brian and I at his birthday Party!

Nicosha and her" hip" grandpa!

Outdoor grilling at its best!!

Ok.. we are all competing for the "Craziest Award"

Along with the joy and fun in life has also come, life's "trials and tribulations. And through that, my mom has always   passed onto us that no matter what happens in life... " It will all be Ok, and that we will move through it and become better people as everything in life happens for a reason but only if we have eyes to see it that way .I live that everyday and am very thankful as that" perspective on  life" has been a gift in itself. We don't always have the answers and possibly never will, but just knowing that everything happens for a reason helps us to keep things in perspective and to realize that in fact Yes.... "everything will be OK"

~The gentle landing of a beautiful butterfly~

~The sun peaking through the darkness~

~Love Your life~

Enjoy the many small treasures in life, they are gifts for a reason and only available to those that have eyes to see them in everyday life~

~Without the storm there would be no rainbow~

~~Have never ending Faith in your journey~

Strength to carry on.....

~Seeing the beauty in every ruffle of life~

Although these  just seem like words and pictures they ultimately touch the heart and make life worthwhile.. so as I sit here wondering what I can give my mom to comfort and give her hope in these days after the loss of someone so very special to her, I now realize that the gift she so tenderly gave me all my life is one that I can offer her in return~ "that everything will be ok... have hope for a new tomorrow, changes and all.. and that everything in life has a reason and purpose".

 Life is beautiful, it has the ability to the cause the deepest of pain and saddness , yet the highest elation of love and happiness. 

I have been blessed over and over again in life, and it all began with my mother~ I thank you Mom for giving me the ability to be the person I  am today and for your never ending love~ Happy Mother's Day~
May you all have eyes to see the everyday beauty and treasures in your lives but most of all may you look into your mothers eyes and see the love & beauty that resides within her~

 YAY....As a celebration of Mom's everywhere I am giving away an awesome creative package of fun goodies to play with and enjoy your wild and crazy creative side!! Just leave a message of your most special memory of your Mom and how she shaped your life.. follow our blog and share our link with others !! We will pick one winner on Mothers Day!!  Good Luck and thanks for joining us!

~In Love & light~

Sherri

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