Planning a birthday party for a special kid? How about an outer-space theme?
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Mother's Day
Hope your Mother's Day was lovely. I had a pretty blessed day. I woke up with only one wee babe in my bed and listened to the hurried preparations downstairs. Cards were being crafted, pancakes flipped, milk was being steamed. While my 13 year old slept, the Boy (16) was busy cooking my breakfast while my husband coordinated and made my yummy latte. I am so thankful that my husband was home this year, and that he took it upon himself to make my day special. I love Mother's day morning, there is nothing like that joyful expectation as I await the appearance of all those smiling faces and giddy gift giving.
But not all Mother's Days are joyful, and if yours was not, please know that I empathize with you and I am so sorry. Some years, we are sad because our own Mothers are sick or have passed away. Some of us do not have mothers worthy of celebration. (I am so thankful that I do, my Mother is amazing!) And sometimes, we are aching to be mothers, but our arms are empty.
I will never forget the first Mother's Day after we had our sweet, stillborn baby, Kalila. She was born on April 26, so only a few weeks before Mother's day. As Mother's day approached, I only wanted one thing - my Mother. So I went home to my Mom and was able to just let all my pain hang out with her. She was my rock, she just wept with me. It was a bit hard to be around my sisters who were also pregnant, but mostly because I really didn't want them to feel badly. I wanted their happiness with all my heart, but I wanted mine back too.
That was the hardest Mother's day I have ever had, even though I had two amazing living children, I so wanted my missing daughter, to hold her in my arms. The only way I survived that time was to picture myself in God's arms, big enough for all my sorrow, pain and anger, and to picture Him rocking me as I rocked my baby girl. He was my Mother and my Father through all that time and is still today.
I hope you had an amazing Mother's day, filled with the people you love. Know that you are not alone.
If you or someone you know is going through the loss of an infant, I would like to share an amazing organization with you. Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep offers remembrance photography to families going through terrible loss. Their service is free, these amazing photographers donate their time and they are specially trained in this sensitive area of their craft. Heritage Makers is priviledged to partner with NILMDTS in offering a free 8 x 8 photobook to each of their clients. Please feel free to contact me for more information.
crossposted at Mighty Morphin' Mama and My Daughter Lives
But not all Mother's Days are joyful, and if yours was not, please know that I empathize with you and I am so sorry. Some years, we are sad because our own Mothers are sick or have passed away. Some of us do not have mothers worthy of celebration. (I am so thankful that I do, my Mother is amazing!) And sometimes, we are aching to be mothers, but our arms are empty.
I will never forget the first Mother's Day after we had our sweet, stillborn baby, Kalila. She was born on April 26, so only a few weeks before Mother's day. As Mother's day approached, I only wanted one thing - my Mother. So I went home to my Mom and was able to just let all my pain hang out with her. She was my rock, she just wept with me. It was a bit hard to be around my sisters who were also pregnant, but mostly because I really didn't want them to feel badly. I wanted their happiness with all my heart, but I wanted mine back too.
That was the hardest Mother's day I have ever had, even though I had two amazing living children, I so wanted my missing daughter, to hold her in my arms. The only way I survived that time was to picture myself in God's arms, big enough for all my sorrow, pain and anger, and to picture Him rocking me as I rocked my baby girl. He was my Mother and my Father through all that time and is still today.
I hope you had an amazing Mother's day, filled with the people you love. Know that you are not alone.
If you or someone you know is going through the loss of an infant, I would like to share an amazing organization with you. Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep offers remembrance photography to families going through terrible loss. Their service is free, these amazing photographers donate their time and they are specially trained in this sensitive area of their craft. Heritage Makers is priviledged to partner with NILMDTS in offering a free 8 x 8 photobook to each of their clients. Please feel free to contact me for more information.
crossposted at Mighty Morphin' Mama and My Daughter Lives
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Need Some Teacher's Gift Inspiration?
Come by for an inspiring class with Linda Angelastro and learn how to whip up some lovely Teacher's gift, Grad gifts and School Memories books. At 7pm MTN, tonight, Thursday, April 28. Then contact me so that I can help you turns those ideas into reality!
\Click on the link to register.
\Click on the link to register.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
New! Custom Post-Bound Albums!
GUESS WHAT?? We now have CUSTOM POST BOUND 12x12 ALBUMS! Thats right! You can make your own Album and put your 12x12 pages (traditional OR digital) inside!!! Contact me and I'll give you the BEST price PLUS a freebie!!! (p.s. NO other company offers these - we ROCK! www.mamasmemories.ca
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
February's Specials
Decorate your home with our new canvas sizes!
* A 20x8 gallery-wrapped canvas for only $54.95
Save $15
Item code: 7557
* Two 8x8 gallery-wrapped canvases for only $54.95
Save $10
Item code: 7558
Check out these templates!
4 kids 20x8
Girly Name bar
Valentine 8x8
* A 20x8 gallery-wrapped canvas for only $54.95
Save $15
Item code: 7557
* Two 8x8 gallery-wrapped canvases for only $54.95
Save $10
Item code: 7558
Check out these templates!
4 kids 20x8
Girly Name bar
Valentine 8x8
Girly's Yearbook
This is an adorably girly 8" x 8" book I made for my Girly on her 4th birthday to remember her year and her birthday celebrations.
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