we learn something about ourselves everyday

Bless your heart, LITTLEOLDWTF, for posting this beautiful video, which enlivened and encouraged me this morning. Thank you for its message because I also didn't know my first name was connected to Grace. Thank you for that blessing. I am deeply sorry for the loss of your mother and may God continue to bless you as she continues to live through you through her teachings of love. My mother taught me the same way, for her heart had been shredded by life's journey so many times over, I don't know how she continued to bring joy, but she did. Maybe it was because of the shredding that she could feel the pain of others, listen to their heartaches, and show her compassion with any combination of a word, a hug, a smile, or laughter. She would find for others the bright spots or offer an alternate perspective which touched the lives of many. After listening, she would often say, "Well, at least it was only one tornado today, not three." She would tell me the sun was always shining up above regardless of any storms or cloud cover. Funny, as I write this, the beautiful morning cloud cover and light rain of my Montana sky gave way to the sun's brilliant light shining on me. I think she's winking at me. She got to go home over 2 1/2 years ago, but my tears this morning in writing this are just as fresh as the one's I shed as I witnessed her last breath. My brother and sister believe I was her favorite...the good one, they would often joke...but she and I just had a different connection, because in all our times spent together she was so proud of each of us...her 3 beautiful children...I could not distinguish any differing levels of her love for us. I believe with the strength of the sunbeams shining now, that our mothers - with their beautiful hearts - have met and are winking at both of us to encourage us in our journeys. May you and your heart be encouraged and comforted by your mother's beautiful soul and keep doing the beautiful things I read about often. God Bless You!