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RAK Week 2018 – The Gift

February 11, 2018August 12, 2018 Tamara

Today is the start of Random Act of Kindness week in the US! I'm so excited!! Promoted by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, based out of Denver, Colorado, this is a week-long celebration of kindness ending on National Random Acts of Kindness Day (February 17). The week spans over Valentine's Day which is a… Continue reading RAK Week 2018 – The Gift

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family, kindness, mom

First Birthday in Heaven

January 18, 2018August 12, 2018 Tamara

Today is my mom's birthday. In my memory, she is frozen in time. Vibrant. Laughing. Joyful. Alive. In my first motherless birthday post from September, I described some of the birthday memories my mom and I shared over the years. One of my favorites was from her 60th birthday where I surprised her with a birthday brunch… Continue reading First Birthday in Heaven

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family, grief, mom

My First Motherless Birthday

September 30, 2017August 12, 2018 Tamara

Today is my first motherless birthday. The weight of those words has been lingering in the shadows, creeping up on me as the calendar page flips from August to September and the chill of fall permeates darkened nights. I've been pretty good at evading the thought as life returns to its natural state of busy:… Continue reading My First Motherless Birthday

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Four Months

September 4, 2017August 12, 2018 Tamara

Today marks four months on the calendar. Four months of silence.   Four months of "after."   Four months of missing my mom.   I'm reminded of her often, especially when I notice something unexpected. Since she passed away in May, I have become more attuned to those moments, pausing to soak them in and… Continue reading Four Months

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education, mom

College Bound

August 22, 2017August 12, 2018 Tamara

The car was packed so tightly even a sardine would feel cramped. From floor to ceiling there were boxes. Labeled trash bags. Plastic crates and zip ties. One tennis racket, eight pair of shoes and a newly purchased umbrella for the rainy days to come. Towels. Pillows. Blankets. Backpack. And one little girl heading off… Continue reading College Bound

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education, mom

Eight Months Late

August 13, 2017August 12, 2018 Tamara

  I have a confession to share. This post is eight months late. We are two-thirds through 2017 and I'm just now writing about my New Year's Resolutions. Want to hear the best irony of all? My #oneword for 2017 is resilience. Go ahead. Laugh. It's OK! It really is funny! Eight months after choosing… Continue reading Eight Months Late

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Be the Change

August 3, 2017August 12, 2018 Tamara

One of the reasons I love connecting with other people on Twitter and Facebook are the inspiring messages they share. This morning I was delighted to read a TBT post from Four O'Clock Faculty, reminding us that small moments matter. I am a keeper of small moments.  I celebrate everything! As many of you know,… Continue reading Be the Change

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grief, mom, reflection, travel, vacation

Survivor’s Guilt

July 22, 2017August 12, 2018 Tamara

This month has been blur. Two weeks ago, my family and I traveled to Florida for the kickoff of an amazing vacation. We spent a day at Legoland then visited Sea World before boarding a Disney cruise ship to sail the seas with eleven additional family members (16 of us in all). As many of… Continue reading Survivor’s Guilt

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grief, mom

One Month

June 4, 2017August 12, 2018 Tamara

It's been exactly one month. One month since she held my hand. Once month since I heard her laughter ringing against the walls. One month since I kissed her cheek. One month since I watched her take her final breath. The pain is real. I have replayed her last day with us so many times… Continue reading One Month

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Prom and Graduation

May 9, 2017April 28, 2019 Tamara

If you know anything at all about my mom, you know she loves a good party. Well, let me tell you friends... we partied it up each and every day while she was in the hospital! On Friday, I told her of my plans. "Mom... I know you are doing everything you can to be… Continue reading Prom and Graduation

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A special thanks to @hollyberbert for this handmad A special thanks to @hollyberbert for this handmade kindness shirt - perfect for Random Acts of Kindness Week! Bonus for me - it matches the first image quote in my book! Win-win! 💙 Be the Good! 🌟 #passionforkindness
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It’s Random Acts of Kindness Week! One great way It’s Random Acts of Kindness Week! One great way to scatter kindness in your community is to show appreciation for those who serve you and your family: grocery store cashiers, nurses, teachers, sanitation workers, waitresses... the list is endless! Thank them for all they do with a smile, a heartfelt compliment, or even a surprise! #passionforkindness
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Many thanks to those who reached out to celebrate Many thanks to those who reached out to celebrate A Passion for Kindness’ book birthday - 2 years already! Can you even believe it? Every time I look back at your book selfies, memories, and kind words I am humbled and grateful for the journey.  Thanks for all the ways that YOU are putting good in the world! 💙 

Random Acts of Kindness week is Feb 14-20 - I would love to know how you will scatter kindness to others! 💙 #passionforkindness 
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I’m normally not a huge fan of winter. It’s co I’m normally not a huge fan of winter. It’s cold. The days are shorter. It’s more challenging to go and do on a moment’s notice. 

However, I am learning to appreciate the stillness of winter. The opportunity to slow down, reflect, and renew while the world also slows down is actually a gift to treasure. 

Today I am thankful for those moments when I can catch my breath, and in doing so, see things with a brighter perspective. The stillness allows me to rise above the weight of those things that were previously pushing on me. That’s a beautiful thing indeed! ❤️ #passionforkindness
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Enjoying our first snow day in years! Lots of happ Enjoying our first snow day in years! Lots of happy memories made today! #momlife
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