For those who follow our blog you’ll find this one to be a bit different. The main reason is, this one is written by me and it’s about me….and my mom. 🙂
I’ll try to not get too profound, but it’s amazing to me that there are so many things in life we will never understand…..yet we’re left to accept everything and keep forging forward on our journey. This part of life has it’s moments, wonderful at times and absolutely painstaking other times. Our lives are literally defined by moments, especially the ones we never see coming. How we handle these moments, and the changes in our lives, I believe, is a testament to our parents. Parenting is no easy task and the lessons we’ve learned along the way were guided by these wonderful people…..I have been blessed by three amazing parents, two biological and one step.
Though I love all my parents and they’ve all had a hand in raising me, this blog is about my amazing mother, Miranda Holt 🙂 Also known as Yia Yia.
As most of you know I began a Kickstarter campaign 36 days ago, and if you haven’t already heard, it has now ended and was unsuccessful in reaching it’s goal. I say unsuccessful because that’s how ‘Kickstarter’ labels it when it comes to an end. It was SO not unsuccessful! I’ve had so much success on so many levels! One in particular which I wanted to share with you, an email I received from my mother, Yia Yia. (this means grandmother in greek and no she’s not greek)
I’ve never been compelled to write a blog, I struggle with writing horribly, but this morning I was inspired. Because I was ‘unsuccessful’ with my campaign, my mother sent me an email with her support and encouragement…..It’s what every wonderful mother would do for their child in a situation such as this, but not every mother would say it in the same way….and this is the beauty that I wish to share, because to me, it’s a prime example of why I am who I am. We are all products of our upbringing and I am proud to be a product of my mother. She has been a true gift to me……I hope that when she reads this she has a better understanding of what a gift she is, and has always been, to me and to everyone who has ever met her, or has come in contact with her.
Though this email was intended for my eyes only….. I would like everyone to relish in it’s wisdom….It’s for anyone who needs a little boost from YiaYia 🙂 Enjoy!
Mom, I dedicate this blog to you….I love you so very much! Thank you for everything and especially thank you for this email! XOXOX
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Love it. Yia Yia rocks. 🙂
Beautifully said and exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you Yia Yia!
awesomely written ..thanks for sharing
I love you. I love the women who gave birth to you. What extraordinary women you all are. What a journey this is. I so agree… this little blip was all for more learning. This learning is what will continue to grow you, stretch you, evolve you. You are so very special and your work so very important. I love for you to find your voice and write. Write, write, write, and let people experience you… they will be forever altered, as I have been by your clear head, your compassionate heart and your deep abiding wisdom. XOXOXOX
Dear Miquette,
Your mother has always had great pearls of wisdom. When I read her email. I cried because she had written it so beautifully. I agree with her you keep going. Your OMs bring such joy, love and comfort. They are contagious. I was telling someone about your OMs at our class reunion. Keep your chin up. You are delivering great messages of love, happiness, joy, peace with your OMs. Keep up the good works.
Love, Carol
if only my tears could do the typing! i’m excited to join your journey in NY:)