Fabulous Women and a Giveaway!!!

I wanted to take the opportunity to say how appreciative I am for all the wonderful women in my life.  When I consider the grandmothers, aunts, friends, new moms, moms of multiples, moms sending kids to pre-school, moms sending kids off to college, those who chose not to be moms, single moms, those who are waiting to be moms, those who are moms in their hearts, those who stand alongside and support......listen it takes us all.

Every kid that crosses our path can use a little nurturing, correcting, encouragement, teaching or listening to from each of us.

When my older daughter went to college the adjustment was not easy for her.  But in about the 3rd week she went to a home Bible Study one night and when she got back to the dorm, she called and told me the lady had given her a really warm hug.  In her words "she gave me a mom hug".  I had no idea who this lady was so I nicknamed her "my hero".  Listen, you don't have to be someone's mom to give them a mom hug.  You just have to be genuine, compassionate and let a kid know you think they have some good in them and you have every expectation of seeing it.

Being the nurturers of the world is not an easy thing.  We have to support each other
 - sometimes that young mom in Kroger with the crying kid needs an encouraging smile rather than another judgmental glare
- sometimes that empty nest mom might enjoy an invite to a school function
- sometimes that mom of teens needs to hear your war stories and how you lived to tell them
- sometimes that heart that is waiting to become a mom needs to hear about those times you spent waiting too

We all have a place, things to give, wisdom to impart and when we can't come up with any of those things - we all have a shoulder to help hold someone up.

If you need a good mom movie try one of these but you are going to need some Kleenex.  Remember, I like a good tear inducing movie.






Now if you need something more with a laugh.....





And something in between ( a little emotion and and humor)


Before I go, a big salute to my mom who always says, how can I help, sure I can do that, you want me to take care of that, you stay home and I will go to work for you today.....ok, she doesn't say that last one but honestly I think she would if it were allowed.  She rocks! And I am so thankful for her.

Lastly, because you all join me here to read  and share...... a little give away for you.
To be entered to win, you just have to be a subscriber to this blog.  So if you are already subscribed, you are already entered.  If you want to subscribe, just enter your email on the top right of this page.  You will get an email asking you to confirm your subscription.  Simply follow those instructions and you are in. Your email only goes to me.

I will select the winner on Sunday from all the emails signed up - now is a great time to share the blog with some of your friends, have them sign up for a chance to win too.

Here is what is up for grabs:

This is a great size canvas tote with a zipper closure.  And look at how pretty the inside is

Plus this soft and comfy sleep shirt (size M.....if not your size it is a great item to re-gift.


I will randomly select the winner from all the subscribers on Sunday and email the winner.  Thanks to Nordstrom Rack for sponsoring this giveaway!


Thanks for reading with me and for being the awesome women you are!