Monday, October 25, 2010

Thinking Pink this Week

There are many things that are special to me about this week. For starters, my sweet mama would have been 60 tomorrow. It seems so wild that she's been gone for what feels like so long a time, and yet, she really wouldn't be that "old" tomorrow. I usually celebrate her birthday doing something she would have done...like going out for a delicious dessert and not caring how many calories it would add to my hips. Or spending the weekend at the beach with my family and taking a long walk to look for shells. Or simply listening to some Van Morrison or Alison Krauss. Something that she would have loved to do, especially for her 60th birthday. Truth be told, if she were here, I'm sure it would have been far grander than any of those things. We would probably be in Paris right now! Ahhh...that would be nice.

None, the less, there are so many reasons to celebrate this week! It's the last week of October, which means the last week of Breast Cancer Awareness month. If you have any pink ribbon at home, or even a pink scarf, tie it on to your purse, to make a fun statement this week. Or challenge yourself to wear a little pink every day this week. It still speaks loudly, even if it's your own silent stance against the war so many beautiful women fight. Last year, after I wrote this, one of my sweet friends gave me this T-shirt, and I will probably wear it more than once this week.


This weekend, I have two events, and that's not including Halloween on Sunday! I can't wait to tell you all about them. I already gave you a sneak peek of one of these, and it will be the perfect way to get ready for Halloween. Speaking of, I'm sure we'll all be rushing around to get in all our trick or treating.

But, with all the hustle and bustle, don't forget about gearing up for Something to Celebrate next Monday! I can't wait for National Blog Posting Month to begin next Monday, and to start our fun series! There will be a great giveaway next Monday, so make sure you don't forget! Grab a button, and stick it on your sidebar, and get an extra entry! Just copy the code to your right and paste away! I truly cannot wait to celebrate with you.


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16 comments:

  1. a touching thought of your mom...i luckily still have mine...but my wife lost hers 3 years ago...we will be celebrating a birthday soon enough...and thanks for the awareness...cancer has touched our fam greatly...

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  2. I love my sweet mommy,too. My lovely friend went to be Jesus two days ago . She lost her fight with breast cancer. Her name is Kelli . Please pray for the Lord to be with her family. She was only 49 years old and her husband is the pastor of my church.
    Dottie

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  3. Very sweet...
    I am over from Simple Pleasures..

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  4. Awwwww, I'm sorry your Mom is not with you for her 60th. She must have left this life so very young. Well, celebrate her life with your laughter, your joy, and you have a beautiful day in her memory. Susan

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  5. What a glorious bouquet of flowers! How sweet that you still celebrate your mom's birthday. That is truly a simple pleasure.

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  6. You are a blessing to your mother for honouring her so beautifully! God bless you as you remember and celebrate her with such love. blessings..Trish

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  7. I think that's a wonderful way to honor your mom on her birthday. I also think that little glass of flowers is absolutely lovely!!

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  8. What a tribute to your mom. Thanks for sharing this.

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  9. What a lovely and special tribute to your mom.

    I love the beautiful bouquet of flowers in your photo, some simple yet elegant.

    Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  10. Beautiful flowers, mothers are a wonderful gift from GOD and I am sure she thought you were her wonderful gift from GOD as well ..Loved your tribute

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  11. Your mom had great taste in music. You are fortunate to have such lovely thoughts and memories her. HOpe you are having a beautiful day. :) Tammy

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  12. oh melissa....

    this broke my heart.
    my mum battles brain cancer...
    and so, it hurts, to read this, and to know the loss you've felt... i wish i could hug you.

    i love that you're celebrating with her as she dines in heaven... and paris sounds divine. :)

    what a cool t-shirt, too!

    you are beautiful, friend. xo

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  13. What a great way to celebrate your mother. I'm going to consider doing something like that on my grandmother's birthdays from here on out.

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  14. Your beautiful Mother's beautiful legace lives on in you....what a blessing indeed. :-)

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  15. oh, Melissa. You just ooze gratitude .
    Thank you for that today.

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  16. you all are the sweetest gift to me. thank you for all of your kind words. i'm so encouraged to be amongst you all.

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