25 Days of Giveaways Alert

So, I am totally trying to get back into blogging, especially with so many stressful events going on in my life, but before I do, I wanted to take the time to let everyone who reads my blog the opportunity to know about a fabulous event that will more than likely be taking place the entire month of December. It is called the 25 Days of Giveaways. This event was started by the beautiful and talented mother of Living Without Sophia and Ellie, Tina, two years ago after the loss of her twin girls. Tina is an amazing woman and mother to all of her children. She has an incredible talent of creating beautiful jewelry at Mama Mia Custom Stamped Jewelry. I personally own one of her custom-designed necklaces myself and it is one of my favorite pieces that I wear to honor Kennedy.

Anyways, back to the 25 Days of Giveaways.... Each day a blogger or two will host a day with some type of giveaway. It can be just about anything. For example, I have a wonderful friend who designs jewelry similar to Tina's, and I asked her to create a necklace for the event. Some bloggers offer giveaways directly related to the holidays or related to infant loss. It's up to you. If you are interested in hosting a day, please check out Tina's post located here. If you aren't interested in hosting a day but would love to check out the giveaways, Tina will be posting each day who is hosting. It will be up to you to keep up. In a holiday season that can often be quite difficult to get through while grieving the loss of your child/ren, this event is sure to put a smile on your face at some point. I not only won some things, but it introduced me to several different bloggers who have become my friends over the last year. Plus, there are some pretty talented people out there who create unique things for this community and for others.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. I look forward to hosting one of the days for this event and helping whoever I can, including myself, get through some difficult times. Hang in there and know that we can get through this together. ((hugs))

Thank you, December

November has been a terrible month for me. And I haven't quite figured out why... Was it that the anxiety and anticipation of October wasn't as bad as I thought it would be? And that in all actuality I enjoyed finding ways to honor my little girl. So, maybe November was kind of a let down in a lot of ways? No one really wanted to talk about plans that would be made for Kennedy or even mention her name at all. We had passed October... It was time to move on. Maybe? Or maybe the doom and gloom of cold weather hit and the overwhelming sense of glee and happiness from others over the holidays hit? I really don't know...but I do know that I can't wait to turn the calendar to the next month. Although I anticipate the busy-ness of this month and the sadness from missing my little girl during the holidays, I am willing to accept the change of the month in hopes that it will be a better one. Somethings gotta give, right?

So, here's to you, December. The magical month of many holidays, my birthday and beautiful snowy weather. May this month bring more happy times and smiles to last into next year. Wishing this for you all this month, even though I know it may seem to be quite difficult. Hoping you find something that makes your heart glow again. Maybe it will the 25 days of giveaways or the holiday gift exchange? Maybe it will be a friendly comment or card from a fellow BLM who understands what you're going through. Maybe it will be a heartfelt text from a long-lost friend that just wants to show you that he/she cares? Whatever it may be...I hope it comes to each of you at least once during this month. We all deserve a break, why not make it during the holiday season? Hugs and love.

Dearest Kennedy,

Mommy is very much looking forward to a change of pace this holiday season. A change of heart...where I feel some comfort knowing I'm doing things for me and in honor of you at all times. I hope you like your new little things that I put out for you at Roselawn. Can't wait to add more as the month goes on. Hoping the snow doesn't prevent that.... I am so curious of what Heaven is like this time of year. Wondering if you're wearing beautiful red dresses with bows in your curly hair (I'm almost positive it would be curly). Thank you for keeping watch over me and all the people I love. I can feel your presence with me, sweet girl. Keep smiling, little chickadee, and know that I always love you. Happy December, KK.

Love you,
Mommy