Hello! I am reaching out to garner support for the kids at my son's school. I hope that you will consider shopping with us! Our 2023 Fall Fundraiser began on Friday September 8th and will continue through Monday September 25th. As for myself, I am doing double duty with this fundraiser! I am supporting our school AND getting some Holiday gifts for my friends and family! Gift wrap and gourmet goodies included! Here are a few of my favorites! For my plant-loving Mom: Distracted by Plants Shopper $22 For Sis (or Me!) : Bento Style Bamboo Lunch Box $14 To share at the office: Gourmet Truffle Assortment $28 For Music Teacher/Music Lover/Planner Lover Music Notes Paper Clips
I have been a mom for 13 years now. I thank God every single day that I received the gift of motherhood. I was nearly 40 at the time of my son's birth. I had a high risk pregnancy. There were frequent prenatal visits, tests, test RESULTS... Results that led to Prenatal Genetic Counseling to discuss risks, options... It was a scary time. I've never talked much about that experience. Instead, I keep it quiet as I humble myself and keep gratitude top of mind. My heart aches to know that things can and do end differently. I know how fortunate I am to have a positive outcome. I know that my child is a miracle. My miracle. I want to move through this life as a mother always trying (through my actions) to somehow deserve this role, this child. My son. Was I overprotective? In some cases, yes. In others, no. It's silly to me now how I perceived risks. I put a helmet on my 2 year old when he rode his first tricycle. I look at the video now and see how my child was careful and slow,