Happy Mother's Day

A mother's love is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, it never fails or falters, even though the heart is breaking. (Helen Rice)

Dear Mom, Today I dedicate my blog to you. Many times in my life I gradually strayed off the straight and narrow path. Instead of letting me fall to the wayside you laced up your boots and traveled the murky swampland with me. You have tried to throw up a few flares to warn me. But you have never put up a road block to stop me. You allowed me to make mistakes and assisted me in learning from them. When talking with you I feel like there's nothing that I can say that would ever make you love me less. That's a wonderful feeling to have. To know that there is someone out there in the world that you can talk to and will honestly share their feelings out of love and concern.  With you there are no ulterior motives.

Mom you have played a big role in shaping me into the woman that I am today. I pray that as a mother you never doubt the job you have done raising me. I love you and appreciate you more than you will ever know.

“There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one” Jill Churchill

Affectionately yours, 

Beautifully Flawed

Dust off that Attitidue

For today and its blessings, I owe the world an attitude of gratitude. (Unknown)

It's time to dust off your attitude and replace it with some positive thoughts and ideas. From this day forward try to be more of a giver than a receiver. Try and share as much love, help, concern, and gratitude as possible. Try it out today and see how your perspective changes. Everyday that we open our eyes and take a breath is a blessing. Let's take the time to appreciate the everyday "small" blessings.

As you go about your day what are you grateful for?

Affectionately yours, 

Beautifully Flawed

Clean up Aisle Six

But like of each thing that in season grows. (William Shakespeare)

This weekend while cleaning my home I started to think that perhaps I should do the same thing in regards to my mind. Just like my home my mind has become cluttered with old ideas, attitudes, conversations and hurts.  So many people take time during the spring to clean their homes. But what about our lives?  I thought it was about time I threw out some of the dusty moldy items I had been holding unto for dear life over the past few years. Goodbye bad habits and neglect. I'm making a daily effort to live a simple lifestyle.  I've already started the groundwork. I put up my for sale sign for items that no longer work for me. By doing this I've been exposed to new and exciting opportunities and challenges. 

What have you decided to shed this season?

Affectionately yours, 

Beautifully Flawed