Spread a little love today.

For the last couple of weeks, I've been feeling a pressure in my chest and I knew exactly the root cause. I was sharing this with my closest coworker and she said, "it is called guilt." I teased her for being so Catholic and knowing all too well the signs of guilt. I have always had a challenging relationship with my mother. I love her and care for her deeply but have had to put up what I hope are healthy boundaries. I can't share too many details in this post, it is just too public of a forum. The last thing I want to do is to hurt this woman who has given me so much. So then, let's focus on what we did on Sunday. My mother loves to go out to eat. We ordered some of her favorites starting with the whimsical looking crab rangoons pictured above.

Shrimp is one of her favs and I love lots of veggies so the steamed dish pictured above was a great choice.

My fortune spoke of what I hoped to do with our visit - share some of my happiness.

We stopped over to my place where I spoiled her with a mountain of rubber stamps. A dear friend of mine was clearing out her HUMONGOUS stash. Knowing how much my mother loves to make cards, I jumped on the opportunity to help my friend unload and brighten my mom's day. It was so darling to see her like a little child sorting the mound into neat piles as she checked out each stamp design. 

I watched her as I drank my tea. My heart was smiling and my tea tag affirmed how I'll continue to live my life - guided by my heart.

Today is Valentine's Day and this singleton will be spreading love all over Bloglandia by sprinkling blog posts near and far with lovely comments. How will you be spreading love today?

xoxo

Kathryn, Collage Diva

PS - I have a wonderful post on my True North Arts blog this week about love. It is sure to fill you up with that warm and juicy glow. Love to you all!

Comments

[teri]

Mothers and daughters. Will it ever be easy?

I had a strange relationship with mine - some of my most and least favorite memories attached to her. But I guess that is part of living life - the way things don't always fit neatly into a package.

[Tanya]

Sounds like a great day. I hope Anne is doing well. Hugs to you <3