Mommom

There is a time and a season for everything. But some seasons are more easily (and joyfully) journeyed than others. This is a season in my family’s life that requires more faith, strength and is accompanied by more tears and heartache than I would wish upon my worst of enemies. We said “see you later” to a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. My Grandmother is now dancing and singing and picking flowers with the Lord.




Loss of loved one’s is hard in any circumstance, but I’m going to boldly say it’s so much worse when the life is taken tragically, senselessly and brutally.

My “Mommom” was a beautiful lady. Here are a few memories, quotes and lessons I have gleaned from her over the years…

• Always eat the crust of your bread, it will give you curly hair

• Singing “God Bless America” after you stub your toe totally works

• Do a jigsaw puzzle. Mostly because it’s awesome time spent with family.

• You can find beauty in everything. Just look!

• “There is something with your name on it inside every store!”

• “Only happy people shop at nurseries” – This woman can makes sticks grow! Really.

• There are times when it’s appropriate to take the beaten path, but more often than not, blaze your own trail!

• If all else fails, add garlic.

• A proper manicure consists of 8 steps: Prime, base coat, first color coat, second color coat, maybe a third?, top coat, shiny coat and quick dry.

• Talbots

• Getting dressed up to go to Lion’s Club meetings when I visited Miami in the summers.

• Give. Until it hurts. You may be used and abused and unappreciated sometimes – give anyways.

• You can do anything. The key is to believe with every fiber in you that you can.

• ‘Mad money’

• Materials and wealth will come and go, so above all – people matter. Invest in your relationships.

• Smile

• Going to the salon and getting perms every summer in elementary

• When in doubt, be outlandish! You won’t regret it.

• You need to travel any chance you get. And everywhere you go, make sure you dance.



Mommom,

You set the bar high. I’m going to try and make you proud!

Love ya,
Amberbaby


Watch this for pictures of an awesome lady!