MUCH ADO ABOUT MOTHERS

 {much ado about MOTHERS}

{setting}

because the temperatures have warmed

the windows have opened

so the night breeze can blow

i awoke to hear the birds chirping

and view a hint of sunshine peering over the mountains

{reflection}

it is MOTHER'S DAY
i breathe in the moment
i am a MOTHER to the most beautiful boy
i have the most incredible MOTHER in whom i will honor this day
and i reverence and pay homage to my HEAVENLY MOTHER too

(quote}
"MOTHER is the name for God
in the lips and hearts of little
children."
William Makepeace Thackery

{happenings}

it is also the sabbath

and lesson #16 awaits

after thoughtful reading

i mosey on over to

SUGARDOODLE

for the clever ideas already created

i couldn't resist peeking in on the links for MOTHER'S

one  such CLICK

took me to EMMA'S PLACE

i spent almost the rest of my morning thinking

and creating for MOTHER'S

because someone was willing to share their talent

for those i visit teach
a bookmark with a little blue flower

Heavenly Light on Jordan River Temple Grounds

and the words of elder uchtdorf
to remind them
to FORGET NOT
*be patient with yourself
*the difference between a good and foolish sacrifice
*to be happy now
*the why of the gospel
and most importantly
*the lord loves you

my SON
gives me a handmade fan
M-agnificent
O-utstanding
T-eriffic
H-eroic
E-very mom
R-eads to me
love
 your only son noah
and
your last
noah




{gift idea}

"10 reasons why i love you"

by 

paige price
click to see what is just inside this thoughtful gift

{songs}
i often go walking
words by Phyllis Lurch
music by Jeanne P. Lawler
"and i gather armfuls of blossoms of blue..."

"dear MOTHER, all flowers remind me of you"





{youtube video picks}
shared by mrs. price and sent to me from my father 

on the lighter side, highland 9th ward in alpine, utah shared by camille hart

{scripture}

john 19:25-27

 25 ¶Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his ^amother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of ^bCleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

 26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the ^adisciplestanding by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, ^bWoman, behold thy son!

27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy ^amother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

happy happy MOTHER'S DAY
everyone

HEAVEN IS HERE

occasionally, i follow nie's nie's blog

i am in awe at her ability to handle

the challenges this life has brought her way

a beautiful woman that
appreciates and celebrates 

motherhood in such a beautiful,
 charming, storybook way
with her mr. nielsen by her side

nie nie

a world famous blogger 

that has the talent and gift of
words and capturing

 just the right moment in a photograph.

simple ideas to brighten the days of others

most especially her children and husband

she is a survivor of a plane crash

on a horrendous healing journey

(which continues today)

 of indescribable pain both of her physical body and spirit

  absence from the lives of her children

the pain of returning to their lives 

with a new, unfamiliar

and as she describes "frightening face"

www.amazon.com/Heaven-Is-Here-Incredible.../dp/1401341799

i read her book

"HEAVEN IS HERE"

as i read her words

i realized that my struggles that are,
 oh so different and seem so
inconsequential in comparison

have brought about similar thoughts and feelings

"how will my life ever be happy again?"

"has god forgotten me and my intense pain?"

"what lesson am i to learn?"

"how can this challenge ever be for my gain"

"i just can't possibly see a way"

"why, why, why, why?"
she picked herself up
and now is an inspiration to all.
oprah. anderson cooper. people magazine.
and many, many, more
all want to share her story
a message of hope to anyone that has been beaten down.
 get up each morning...grateful to be alive
what can i do? how can i make each day special?
how can i lift and inspire?
find a piece of heaven here
i will begin today in my own home.
nie nie
thanks for sharing your SUNSHINE