Hello friends! Today is my Mom's birthday...and even though I already mailed her card, I wanted to write a little post in her honor today. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love and admire my Mom! She is such a special lady...and even though she did not give birth to me, she has raised me from a young girl. I have often thought what it is she did as a very young mom that drew me so close to her...and have decided that among many things, it is the way she made and still makes me feel about myself. She was always a good listener growing up, and rarely if ever said a critical word. Over the years she has instilled in me a quiet confidence in myself and the feeling that she was proud of me. She always and I mean always had a smile on her face, it didn't seem to matter what was going on in the world around her. As a young girl, my oldest daughter would just stare at her face and finally blurted out, "Grandma, how do you get your lips to do that?" It was funny, but her mouth always curved upward, as if God permanently planted a smile on her face and a sunny disposition in her heart.My mom was a hard worker and worked outside the home as I was growing up. She gave up a career to raise us three kids I discovered much later in life...but she worked at different jobs to help support the family. But on weekends she would be baking and I was very fond of her cream pies and cherry cobblers. So this little Tilda with the wooden baking spoon was the one I chose to honor my Mom today.
This was made for the Magnolia-licious blog challenge for the month.
I have been absent for awhile and it felt good to stamp a card today...hope you enjoy this short post. I have tried much harder to listen to my kids more ...even grown up now and attending college...and offer less advice. I just tell them how much I admire some quality in them and assure them when they are going through a hard time that I have confidence in them. Wow, it is a lifelong lesson, but I hope through my Mom's guidance I am getting a little better about it.
Blessings to you~
That is such a wonderful story to read, Traci. She sounds like such an incredible woman. If you are an example of her, I KNOW she is amazing! What wisdom she passed along to you.
ReplyDeleteYour card is precious. I love the colors and the layout. It's just so sweet.
Traci, this is such a cute card! The image is cute, the coloring is great and I love the layout. I hope your Mom enjoys it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Mom, such a sweet card she will love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat great advice, I really need some lessons in that and I'm sure it will get harder. Right now I still can't get over the fact that the bedroom is always a disaster.
So sweet! What an adorable card and what a great post about your mama. She suonds like a true angel! I guess that's where you get it from! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful tribute to that special lady in your life Traci. She must have loved this sweetly created Tilda.. I love her. She is one of my favs.. I love her scarf..
ReplyDeleteIt is so hard being a mom.. I know that it is hard for me to step back and let them be.. How lucky you are to such a special mom that was a wonderful role model.. Thanks for sharing this sweet story..Hugs.
Awwww! What a touching and precious story about your mom, Traci. Your love for her comes through so strong. I always love your sweet Tilda cards, and I'm sure she'll cherish this cutie, too!
ReplyDeleteOh you brought tears to my eyes. What a special woman and well worthy of your love and honor Traci. And I know you've done all you can to communicate with her how much she means to you, you have been a good daughter to her. What a lovely creation and a special story.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful treasure your mom is.....keep her close in your heart and remember her lessons....such a positive person is a rare treasure....I was not so blessed, but I have friends who provide that love/positiveness in my life......and just to verify, having been lucky enough to meet you and be on the receiving end of your kindness, I know that you are truly living in 'her shoes'....bless you as you bless us
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post about your mom Traci! Treasured words!
ReplyDeleteAnd a beautiful and sweet card to honor some of your memories about growing up with her. I know she'll be touched by it!
Traci, I liked this card so much that I bought this Tilda!
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