Hey friends!
I’m sorry it’s been so long since I last posted. Life has been CRAZY.
I got nominated for 3 awards! Two of them are the Liebster. Haha, I think I’ve been nominated for this one at least 5 times now. But it’s fun to do it! Here is the first Liebster Award.
Thank you Olivia for nominating me!!!
Rules:
- Thank the blogger who nominated you.
- Display your award.
- Answer the questions you were asked.
- Nominate 5 other bloggers.
- Ask 6 new questions.
- Let your nominees know they were nominated and give them a link to your post.
The Questions:
1: What inspired you to start blogging?
My mom inspired me to blog. She encouraged me to do it for school and to get better at writing!
2: What is your favorite instrument to listen to?
I love listening to any kind of instrument!
3: What is your favorite sport to watch?
Baseball definitely! Most of my friends think it’s boring, but I don’t agree. 😂😝
4: What is your favorite season and why?
I LOVE SUMMER!!! BECAUSE IT’S WARM AND I GET TO SEE ALL OF MY FRIENDS AT CAMP!
5: What is your favorite flower?
Baby’s breath! 😍😍
6: If you could have any animal for a pet, what would it be and why?
I actually am not a animal fan so…….😂🤷♀️
Now to the next Liebster Award!
Thank you to Lydia for nominating me!
Rules:
- Thank the blogger who nominated you.
- Display your award.
- Answer the questions you were asked.
- Nominate 5 other bloggers.
- Ask 6 new questions.
- Let your nominees know they were nominated and give them a link to your post.
The Questions:
1: Who is your favorite pianist?
I really enjoy listening to the Piano Guys and also Paul Cardall.
2: Do you live in the country or the city?
I live more in the country.
3: If you could choose to live anywhere in this world where where would it be and why?
Europe!
4: What’s the craziest thing you can do under water?
ummmm……🤷♀️😂
5: What is one thing you really regret you did when you were younger?
I honestly don’t know.
6: What are you more afraid of and why?
I’m afraid of tornadoes. They are one of my biggest fears.
7: (bonus question 😉 What’s your favorite emoji? 🤷🏼♀️)
😍😍😍
Now to the Honor Thy Mother Tag!
The Meaning of this Tag:
A mother is someone who loves her child unconditionally, nourishes them, protects them always, teaches them values, disciplines them fairly, and wants the best for them. For that, we should always, ALWAYS have respect for our mothers. They are designed to bring beautiful life into this world and nurture that precious life as God created them to. Mother’s Day is about reminding your mother how much you appreciate her, but I hope this tag will perhaps remind you this month how blessed you are to have a mother at all.
Now, I don’t want anyone getting the wrong idea about this tag. Trust me, I study psychology in college currently and I know there is no perfect relationship with a parent. If you have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by your mother then you probably will not enjoy the idea of honoring her. And you know what? There is nothing wrong with how you feel. She hurt you, and that hurt may never go away depending on how severe it was. Your mother may be an addict, a narcissist, an abuser, a cheater, a liar…the list goes on and on. I am blessed to have the mother I have, because I think of her as pretty close to perfect, but many are not as blessed as I have been.
However, (I know, that’s never a fun word to hear), we are called to honor our mothers. For me, that’s easy. My mother is my best friend and is the most amazing person in existence besides Jesus in my mind. Honoring her is the least I can do for everything she has been through, everything she has sacrificed, and everything she does daily to be the incredible person and mother she is. ❤
But, like I said before, many don’t feel that way about their mothers and the last thing they may want to do is call their mom, send her a card, or give her a present for simply giving birth to them. (Trust me, I have a step-mother and two grandmothers I don’t speak to). So…how does one honor their mother in that case?
Pray for her. What she did or didn’t do in childhood has many ramifications, many of which you may live daily, and exposing yourself to her abuse for the sake of Mother’s Day is not a good idea and I don’t encourage it. What I have learned from dealing with other family members is that it’s okay to love and honor someone from afar. It’s better to learn to love and forgive someone from a distance than to hate and hurt up close. ❤ Don’t be ashamed for doing that. Honoring someone does not mean letting them hurt you anymore. Just say, “Thank you for being in my life as God willed it, I forgive you for what you’ve done, but I am going to love you and honor you from a safe distance.” 😉
May I share some words of encouragement? I know it may make this tag a bit long, but I feel like there’s someone that needs to hear this:
- Your mother wasn’t kind to you, but that does not mean you are not worthy of kindness.
- Your mother wasn’t there for you, but that does not mean no one ever will be.
- Your mother abused you, but that does not mean you deserved it.
- Your mother lies, but that does not mean you don’t know the truth.
- Your mother manipulates, but that does not mean you can’t get control back in your life.
- Your mother loved you as she was capable of loving you, but God loves you unconditionally and will give you the love she was unable to give.
Honor your mother, whether it’s through a simple prayer or a sweet gift on Mother’s Day. If you can’t do it for her, do it for you. And, if you believe in Him, do it for Him. ❤
Dollfaced Writer
Thank you Saege for tagging me!
Rules:
1. Thank the person who nominated you to participate.
2. Link back to the original post. (here)
3. Use the original featured image.
4. Copy and paste the meaning of this tag into your post.
5. Answer the questions.
6. Nominate one or more people to participate.
7. Enjoy the rest of your month!
The Questions:
1: What is your relationship like with your birth mother, if anything at all?
It’s a good relationship! I’m pretty close with my mom!
2: What is one thing you would change about your birth mother if you could? What is one thing you wouldn’t change?
I wouldn’t change anything about her!
3: Who do you celebrate on Mother’s Day (your mother, step-mother, grandmother, aunt, etc.)?
My mom!
4: What was the most valuable thing she taught you?
She taught me about Jesus! And I am so grateful for that.
5: What is one thing she does (did) that you would never do?
I don’t know.
6: How do you honor her on Mother’s Day?
We usually get her presents and then have a special meal!
7: How has your relationship with her impacted the person/parent you are today?
It has made me a better person.
Thank you all for tagging me!!! I had fun doing them!
Love, Cassia
