These are the shoulders of the strongest woman in the world -
My Mom
Before we get started - Yes. I'm fully aware that Mothers day was a little over a week ago. I had every intention of posting this on Mothers-day but for various reasons that didn't happen. Sorry mom. Now, with that having been said - lets dive on into the post.
Note: This video is another throwback - I followed my Rockstar of a mother around for a day in December of 2017.
Here she is gathering all her blessed up goodies
If you've kept up with my blog then you know how much I cherish the time I get to spend with my Mother and how important family is to me. My mom (as with most) does so much for other people - She’s totally selfless and gives nothing but 100% all the time. I mean it - Everyone she meets, everything that she does - it's done with nothing but full effort and a heart bubbling with love. She leaves nothing in the tank ever. She goes out of her way to help others at every turn and rarely does she ever do anything just for herself. When I say rarely I really mean like never.
She drives a Nissan Cube - Not judging - There were about 35 of the blessing bags back there by the time she was all finished
To say I've been blessed in life would be an understatement. I've had it good. Really good. From family to friends. All nothing shy of perfect. That's not to say I've been without my troubles. There's been times rougher than others.
looking for some people to bless
I remember times when I was a kid that the only way I got new clothes were when my mom splurged and spent a collective $50 between my two sisters and I at Goodwill. But no matter what we never went without. To my parent’s credit - There was always food on the table and clothes on our backs. The lights were always on and there was always something fun to do. I never knew how bad things were because like mothers tend to do - mine hid the worst from us.
They headed for the local soup kitchen
As the years went on and things balanced out she found herself with more time and less stressed finances - What did she do? No, she didn't buy herself a new car. No, she didn't go on a crazy luxurious vacation. She started giving back to her community.
There were plenty that needed some help
For the last 4 years my mom and a friend have put together "Blessing Bags" for the less fortunate. All made possible because of donations from local business – Friends, Family and her putting her own money in. In 2016 they did a go fund me but never managed to raise all that much money. Each bag costs between $20 and $40 - This year there were roughly 35 bags - At $20 a bag x 35 bags it comes out to roughly $700 CDN in out of pocket costs and product donations. This is just for one day.
Nothing beat watching them light up - A little love goes a long way
Aside from doing the blessing bags she also frequently will buy homeless people in her area meals - Takes them to the laundry mat - Or to Goodwill to buy new clothes. Any way I really just wanted brag about how awesome I think my mom is - But I'd Also like to push for some awareness about the blessing bag idea - I challenge all of you to get out there - Tell your friends about Blessing bags & spread some love.
Well you start with a Purse/ Travel shaving kit/ Lunch bag
Toothbrush
Tooth paste
Hand sanitizer
Q-Tips
Band-Aids
Bar of soap
Shampoo
Hand lotion
Conditioner
Lip-balm
Deodorant
A warm hat
Gloves
Socks
Mouthwash
Floss
Comb/brush
Hair ties
feminine products
Oatmeal
Granola bar
little Debbie cakes
Ritz Handi-Snacks
Tea bags
Coffee
toys for kids
Sweets
Greeting card
That's all for now
There will be more soon
E - Out
PS - I asked permission of the majority people whose faces showed up on camera - They had no problem being in the video and just wanted to know what it was for.
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