Mother's Day
Mother's Day Blessing
Mother's Day is a day to say thank you and let the moms in our lives know how much we love and appreciate them. It is also a time for mom's to remember what a great joy it is to be a mom. I have 3 sons and a daughter who God blessed me with; allowing me to have 4 great reasons to celebrate this day. From the first moment I held each of you in my arms, I knew that this was that kind of unconditional love that would last a lifetime. I would not trade a moment, the morning feedings, the eggs on forehead, stitches, broken bones, the weird style of clothes and even the times we just totally disagreed on things - because the wonderful memories, the laughter, trips to Riverside, the beach, Sunday car rides to absolutely nowhere, picnics and fishing, late night movies, just being a family and having fun... far outweigh any of the rest. To be a mom was a child hood dream of mine, and not only was that dreamed fulfilled, but I raised 4 children who are intelligent, each in their own way, and I am proud of many of the accomplishments they each have achieved. Let me say today that I love each of you and it is days like today that remind me how very blessed I am to be a mom, and also a Mimi. Love you all.
Mother's Day
Remembering Mom
Happy Mother's Day to all you mom's out there. I remember my mom with much love. She was the greatest lady I've ever known. Upon her death at such a young age, I was fortunate to have a great foster mom come into my life. No matter what your mom may have done in her life, you only have one mom, let her know you love her, there may come a day when you don't have that opportunity and you'll wish you had, believe me. May God bless all the Moms out there today and always. Happy Mother's Day to those of you who also play the role of "mom" for those children who would otherwise not know the meaning of having a "mom" to teach them, to guide them and to love them, they are blessed to have you.
Memorial day
Memorial Day
Memorial Day -- what does it mean to you? To me it is a time to remember those who have died for our freedom. I remember that my sister, Carmen 's dad died in Vietnam for our country; my Uncle Slim served in WWII, and although I've never carried a gun to war, I thank God for this, and I pray every day for peace to overcome the earth, for their to be no more bloodshed, that no more fathers, brothers, sons, daughters, wives or mothers should loose their lives in combat. Memorial Day to me is a day of memory, a day of peace and a day of gratitude.
Wishing everyone a blessed and safe Memorial Day.
Happy New Year
A Reflection
When the rain falls, get out and dance; when the night falls, look toward the stars; when the wind blows, listen to the trees, look around you... God has given us a world filled with so much beauty, so many opportunities, and He has given each of us a gift; do not waste those gifts... sing like you've never sang before; dance until you can no longer stand, whatever is your calling, give it your all, do it from your heart... don't make resolutions because it is a New Year; make life changes because you and your family deserve your best; and you deserve to be happy. Happy New Year to everyone, may God bless you and keep you through this year and always. Let's make a change, all of us, for Peace.