little happy moments

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While my mom was sick I did not take the time to drop notes into my happy jar
But that doesn't mean that even in those tough days that there weren't moments that made me happy
There were many
The way the sun rose and peaked through the trees as I was walking into the hospital on the morning she passed
The feel of her skin as I held her hand
How he showed up, no questions asked because he knew I needed him there
The way he pulled me in close
The laughter in the hospital room when my nieces and nephews were there, and the smile on my moms face as they ran about the room
The challenge of washing her hair and the laughter that ensued
How our family came together
The phone calls, the text messages . . . so much love
The moments in the backyard
Handstands and cartwheels
How he had us blow a kiss from the grandkids after a group hug
Yes, there were so many little moments
Weaved between the tears and sadness my heart grew two sizes
If we take the time to look for it we can find a bit of happy in any situation

there is something about mothers

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There is something special about Mothers.  They love unconditionally.  They see you for who you are and support you.  They look past all the hardships that you put them through and they are there.  

It is incredible how Mothers love.  How they show up. Take days off to babysit and let you do your laundry at their house.  They know exactly what will make you happy, and they do it.  No questions asked.  

Mothers, there are no words that properly describe them because they are amazing.  They are superheroes without the cape.  They clean up spills.  They hold your hand.  They are there for you when you are at your worst and celebrate along side of you when you are at your best.

They are at each sporting event, even when it is freezing or pouring rain.  They trek miles to cheer you on as you run 26.2.  They yell the loudest and are the proudest.   

Oh Mothers, they do it all.  They create moments that become memories.  They tell corny jokes and laugh deeply.  They plan vacations at the beach, surprise parties, and backyard gatherings.  They know that the best moments in life are spent with family.  

Yes, there is something special about Mothers and my mother was this and so much more.  She was not only my mother, she was my friend.  

good love

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seeing what is real

“They say a good love is one that sits you down, gives you a drink of water, and pats you on top of the head. But I say a good love is one that casts you into the wind, sets you ablaze, makes you burn through the skies and ignite the night like a phoenix; the kind that cuts you loose like a wildfire and you can't stop running simply because you keep on burning everything that you touch! I say that's a good love; one that burns and flies, and you run with it!”  ~ C. JoyBell C.