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Every morning I wake up with a head full of things to do. I scramble around trying to put them in lists of importance all while trying to keep the peace within my little brood (trying to recall everything I've learned and read about parenting at the same time.) I love being a wife and the quirks that come with having my man forever. I love to be creative and thrive on crossing off my to do list. I strive to find balance and put first things first which brings me PEACE & JOY and allows me to sleep so much easier when I do. I think that one of the secrets to being HAPPY in life is to find that balance. I'm learning how to be kinder to myself and learning patience in progress. Everyday, through the thick and thin of life I'm trying to turn my heart towards heaven and remember what's really important.Oh, and I love to eat, so much so that I love to exercise too.

8.18.2009

TBT- mom

She died a year ago today.
My heart is healing.
Thanks to faith.
Thanks to Jeff.
...to my sisters.
...to my kids.

My kids watched "The Land Before Time".
I could hear Little Foot crying over his mother.
She died in the big earth shake.
I cried at the kitchen sink.

I walked into Penneys with my kids.
"This is where my mom took me school shopping."
The store smells just like it did 20 years ago.
The memories came flooding back.
I cried.

Sometimes I still think I can call her.
Sometimes I do.
I just talk out loud to her.
"Mom, what would you do?"
She's not far away.

She's part of me.
She's in my smile.
The way I talk.
The way I mother.

My cousin told me that I remind her of mom.
"Your presence is calming, just like Aunt Chris."
It is an honor to be like her.



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10 comments:

  1. CB8/18/2009 9:29 AM

    I am so sorry you lost your mom so young - and she so young.

    Bless you!

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  2. Shelli8/18/2009 11:22 AM

    That was beautiful Kim. I'm thinking of you all at this time. I hope your heart can be filled with healing and hope.

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  3. Marilyn8/18/2009 11:43 AM

    Beautiful Kim. Thinking of you today, and sending my love to you and your family!

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  4. tharker8/18/2009 11:43 AM

    You've been on my mind today. I hope you feel the love and peace of your mother's sweet influence today. Love you!

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  5. Stacia8/18/2009 5:02 PM

    I think I have only met you once, but I know you are a strong and sweet woman. I wish for you some comfort today and lots of happy memories. Take care!

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  6. The Garden Maiden8/18/2009 6:04 PM

    This was a beautiful post Kim. I am glad there are such a thing as tears, they do release what would make our hearts explode.

    My mother died 5 years ago this August. I still miss her and still think I can call her when I have a question. I know she is not far away. I feel her all around me.

    God bless!

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  7. DeAnne8/18/2009 7:48 PM

    sending a hug your way :)

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  8. Claybrook Family8/18/2009 11:03 PM

    *BIG HUGS*

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  9. libbie8/19/2009 8:30 AM

    You ARE just like her Kimi. AMAZING!

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  10. Allison8/19/2009 11:14 PM

    Big hugs to you. You are amazingly strong and positive.

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