05.12.07

Happy Mother’s Day

Posted in Recent projects at 6:16 pm

Above is the card I made for my mom this Mother’s Day.

I talked to my mom on the phone this Saturday morning - like I always do each and every Saturday morning. That is our designated time for each other. We now live a great distance from each other - she in Kentucky and me in Idaho. We have less than a year before she moves back to Idaho, but still Saturday mornings have always been our talking time. Of course we talk other times during the week but since we both get up before the crack of dawn (yes, even on the weekends) this is our time before our households are buzzing.

It’s been challenging and a little more difficult since she left Idaho over a year ago. One of the challenges has been to be more of a planner - like I have to remember more than one week in advance of special occasions like her birthday, Mother’s Day, etc because I have to get to the post office and can’t just go pick up then deliver on the special day.

While talking this morning she said her package had arrived. I put a great deal of thought in this purchase and it stirred many memories of her and my dad. I sent her a bottle of her favorite perfume - Shalimar. My dad always used to buy this for her - it was and on very special occasions is still her signature. I can always tell when she is around - the scent and aroma. We are also approaching the 15 year mark of my Dad’s passing (he passed quickly on Memorial Day weekend 1992).

I fondly remember my four younger brothers and me as children - doing so many things as a family - celebrating, helping each other, camping, attending each other’s sports events, and yes, even the sibling quarels. I usually prevailed being the oldest and only girl.

My parents were so happy to find out that I was having my first child in 1983. They prayed, wished, and prayed some more that I would have a daughter. To bring me the same challenges (and joys) I supposedly gave my parents in raising me. I have been doubly blessed with two girls, Courtney 23 and Carly 16.

I appreciate the role model my mother demonstrated through thick and thin. When we were children often things were very lean. I know she sacrificed and was very thrifty so she could save the money needed for each of our activities - the costs of having 5 children. I thank my mother and publically acknowledge my love and sincere appreciation for all she has done for me, my four brothers and each of our families.  I love you mom.

Details for the card.  Stamped script background with SU in sage.  Then placed the Heidi Swapp mask (bird and branch) over the script and used Ranger Adirondack Spray Wash Espresso to cover, gently and quickly lifted the mask and let dry.  Once dry used Fancy Pants “Pollen Dust” flourish stamp in the Essential Glue pad, sprinkled with some of that new Martha Stewart glitter - love it!  Tied a simple sage ribbon and matted onto sage.  I really like the look and feel of this card.

Thanks for letting me ramble and looking.  I will be enjoying my Mother’s Day.  Lila

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