mary and I.

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Hi Sweet Friends,

When I ordered the Poco a Poco Tee’s that I reflected and shared in my last post, I placed an order as well for my MaMere (French for My Mother) edition. This design was inspired by my sweet Momma- who I often called Mamere. Before passing from Cancer, she had a great lifelong devotion to our Blessed Mother and the most Holy Rosary. When talking about her, I can never not share that she truly gave me my greatest gift in life-Faith.

This tee when I saw it in person finally, I was filled with that same love and faith. I was also so surprised how the Graphic of Mary looked as if it had light behind the image of the statue. I honestly don’t know how I did that, but I will keep it for sure:) Oh she would loved this little endeavor of Faith and design. And I hope You do too 💛.

I’ve also have been thinking of her daily as I pray along with The Rosary in the Year. It has been such a healing gift. I often sometimes feel as if she is praying with me again even though she has been gone for twelve years. Reminding me often of one of my favorite quotes attributed to Abraham Lincoln, “I remember my Mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to my me all my life.”

I firmly believe that a Mother’s love continues beyond Death. That hope and grace they bestowed on us in life never leaves and that love is always imprinted on our hearts.

This is Mary’s promise through her beloved Son’s Death and Resurrection. Today as I participated in RIY’s Day 84: Do Not Be Afraid Lectio Divina. I was struck by the fear we all carry, especially in regards to Grief. I could just imagine the scene of the Mary’s approaching the tomb of their Beloved Jesus-still in shock of his brutal crucifixion and the incomprehensible grief shadowed with deep fear of what could come next without His Love, Light and Goodness among them. Then compounded to find His tomb empty…

Then the Mary’s find the Angels heralding his Resurrection as He Promised them and the Message, Do not be Afraid. A message His Mother still gives us through the Most Holy Rosary.

As I spent time in prayer afterwards I meditated further on this scene and how it is related to my own fears. I thought of the days after my own Mother’s death. The shock of being with her as she took her last breath, the days after her Funeral Mass and Burial. Then the deep fear that consumed me of Navigating life without her.

But, something happened among that Fear. Hope and Comfort soon arose. The promise I had made to my Mother a few weeks prior to her death had began to unfold…

I remember the evening like it was yesterday. We sat in her bedroom, she in her cozy chair and I on the bed sitting next to her. We had just finished praying the Rosary and she quietly requested to “ keep coming to the Rosary and let Mary be your Mother when I am gone.” At first I was very resistant to the idea like a stubborn child, “No, you are my Mother and I don’t want to replace you.”

I eventually relented to her request and made the promise reluctantly. I truly just didn’t want her to worry, but as she told me many times be mindful of what you pray and promise. Their comes great responsibility and calling with it.

Mary showed up big time in my life and in my grief I said Yes easily. I felt like had no other choice. I was entrusted to her care. It was Mary and I… I hope to share these stories of Mary’s love with you soon. In the meantime, my prayer for you is to say yes to Her and keep saying yes if you already have. Pray the Rosary, she will bring you so close to her Son. I promise.

Thank you also for stopping by.

Love, Cynthia