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May 2003 -- the "day after Mothers Day" issue
So I'm a day late. . . . Mothers are special every
day!
Mother's Day can be sad for me. My mom is deceased.
This year, a friend offered a thoughtful suggestion I
think will help; and with permission, I share it here.
LaVonne's solution covers dealing with loss at any
time of year, not just Mother's Day.
From LaVonne Schoneman:
" I lost my mother a few years ago too. I try to find
a mother to surprise with an unexpected gift - usually
a different one each year. A huge can of Watkins
cinnamon for one who bakes, some pretty, floral
smelling soap for another, just a little thing that
helps me honor Mom's memory by honoring them. A piece
of costume jewelry. a book, flowers (a yard bouquet or
house plant), a hanky, just something little but nice.
It really helps ME cope. Also I have found wearing a
piece of jewelry of Mother's helps on the holidays,
like Christmas, or her birthday (which is near mine
and we always celebrated together). I have a favorite
pin I wear at Christmas. February is my hard month as
our birthdays and Valentine's Day and her death date
are
all then. Now, I try to remember a grandson born in
Feb. and even buy myself a little gift, a magazine or
new lipstick, whatever. It all helps ease the pain of
loss... I also remember friends and, of course!, my
daughters."
Thank you, LaVonne. Here's a virtual hug for you!
Sheri McGregor
Invitation: If you have these sorts of tips, or
anything else you want to share with Sheri and/or
Mothers Who Dream readers, please send Sheri
email.
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Your Bouquet for Every Day
If your life were a bouquet, what would it look like?
Just as a lovely mixed bouquet must have a balance of
greenery and color, our "life bouquet" can become . .
. .
Read the rest of this article. . .
A Cup of Comfort --
Out just now is a very special books in which Sheri
McGregor has touching personal work.
A Cup of Comfort for Mothers & Daughters features real
life stories from several authors (including Sheri),
celebrating the special bond between mothers and
daughters.
See this and other books by Sheri; plus authors/books
she
recommends:
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