Wednesdays Wonder Woman: Special Guest Post from The Hopeful Romantic

I was hesitant to share what has begun as another creative outlet for myself. Subconsciously I might have been a little intimidated by the bloggers / professional writers I follow or have known about for sometime. She has been kind enough to light that match under my 'arse' for me to not feel shy & nervous about my blog. Although I'm still a bit nervous about not being up to par for the readers and fellow writers, I am open to to receive from many of the infinite channels of the universe.

In seeking & putting it out into the Universe to attract the right quality of people, positive situations and experiences that will be of purpose, wisdom and meaning in our lives and be the person we are meant to become.

Today I have a special post from one of the coolest UK Amiga's I have met by being an Internet Social Butterfly. I am glad to share tweets, become social mates on facebook, and adding her to my 'A'mor List along with the many other blogs that I am genuinely inspired by & enjoy reading as well.

Like everyone else who has become socially inclined to communicate with current friends, reconnect with certain parts of their past, network to form business relationships and possibly build new friendships from around the world through a variety of social networks. My experience has so far been a pleasant one, getting to know another new person in my life that has common or various interests and goals.

I am excited to share with you her post about a Wonderful Woman who has been of great inspiration and support in her life. I would like to welcome and introduce (pssst follow her too) The Hopeful Romantic be a special guest writer on SOLEmates & The City ...  Gracias THR  ;o)

DEAR MAMA

written by special guest blogger : The Hopeful Romantic

My mother is the ultimate dichotomy: funny, loving, welcoming, patient... yet impulsive, unpredictable and in some ways very, very, spoiled. And I wouldn't change her for the all the candy in the Hershey's factory.

She is the woman who cares to notice the sad looking that sad looking stranger that everyone else pretends they don't see. She is the woman who cannot and will not let you to take on disappointment and drown yourself in self pity.

She is the woman who (along with my Dad) went without to ensure that my sisters and I always had what we needed. When the odds were stacked against us - her faith and her determination recast them. She worked those two jobs, she saved every penny she had and she taught us to dream big, think big and always act with grace.

And for all that I may or may not have received physically as I was growing up. I never felt like we went without. So, we didn't have the latest toys and I used to wear hand me downs... but none of that mattered because that woman literally clothed me in love.

The funny thing is, I never really thought too hard about all she did for me until I

nearly lost her to Breast Cancer. I won't give you all the details that's my Mum's story to tell. But suffice to say, she fought one of the hardest most drawn out battles against cancer that I have been aware of... over six years on she is still here. She is still standing and she is still fighting.

Fighting to make sure that the countless children in the care system who weren't so wanted are advocated for. Fighting to ensure that there is a positive legacy for her children's children's children. Fighting to ensure that my sisters and myself never allow ourselves to feel that we are "less than".

I LOVE that woman for it. For all that she is, all that she will be, and ALL that she has inspired me to be. You can't pick your family but I know that I am blessed to not only call her my mum, but to call her my friend. My own personal Superwoman -- the Wonder Woman that she is to so many.

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"My mom is a never ending song in my heart of comfort, happiness and being. I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune."  ~Graycie Harmon

Keep Going!

THR



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