Choosing to Love

Gifts From My Mom

My Mom gave me the Gift of Life by choosing to bring me into this world when she could have aborted me.  Her decision gave me the opportunity to be her legacy.   I am her Legacy.

My mom gave me the Gift of Movement because my mom was a mover, she was always on the move.  She didn’t even own a car, and she would always get to where she wanted to go.  I am the same way; I am a mover. 

My Mom gave me the Gift of Appreciation, Thoughtfulness and Gratitude because she showed her appreciation in the most sincere and thoughtful way. 

A couple of years ago, I took my mom out for lunch to celebrate her being breast cancer-free.  To express her gratitude, my mom sent me a cutout magazine picture of a woman holding a blanket with a beautiful poem on it to her daughter.     Even though my mom didn’t order the blanket from the magazine for me, her thoughtfulness touched my heart.  She taught me that I didnโ€™t have to have all the fancy gifts to show appreciation and that my love and my sincere thoughtfulness is more than enough.

My Mom gave me the Gift of Gab, Boldness, and Friendship because of her bright and friendly spirit.  She could literally talk to anyone, and she talked to everyone.  Her openness taught me to be open and loving to others and to really see and hear people.  She would always have me to pray or encourage people who I did not know because she believed in me.  She saw me!  She saw my gifts.

My Mom gave me the Gift to see that my life is Rich by showing me a unique perspective on wealth.  One day my mom got into my car and saw a bunch of pennies on my car floor, she said, โ€œGirl, you are rich.” 

To me, they were just pennies, but to her, they symbolized something so much greater and that my life was rich.ย  My Mom’s gift to you is to remind you that “You are Rich” and that your Life is Rich and Beautiful every time that you see a penny. Thank You.

On August 4th, 2024, my mom Karen Denise Peters passed away after a 15-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Despite the doctorsโ€™ prognosis that she wouldnโ€™t survive beyond six months, my mom Karen exceeded their expectations. She was a true warrior, resilient to her core, drawing strength from her unwavering faith in God.

She will be forever missed, cherished and loved.

THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH FOR YOUR LOVE, PRAYERS and SUPPORT!  God Bless You All!! Please SHARE this with someone today to inspire them and to help me to honor my Moms Beautiful Life.

With Love and Gratitude,

โค๏ธCharmaine Moore

Face of Hope and Beauty 

Self-love Coach | Writer | Life Speaker 

Copyright ยฉ๏ธ 2024 Face of Hope and Beauty 

8 thoughts on “Gifts From My Mom”

  1. What a beautiful tribute ๐Ÿฉท May the LORD continue to bless you. Your wound is still FRESH and I will always be here for you.

    LOVE,

    Charlotte ๐ŸŒน

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  2. I really enjoyed reading this! God has blessed you with the richness of His love and the light of your mom’s love shines brightly through you โค๏ธ

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  3. Your mom sounds like a very special lady. May your love for her and memories of her continue to bring you peace. Thanks for sharing this, Charmaine!

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  4. this is simply beautiful such an amazing and priceless way to honor your mother. She is definitely shining down on you and all those she is absent from the body and present with the Lord. She is in your heart. I pray for you that you will continue to be strengthen and remember all of the beautiful blessings that she left you with and lessons, thank you for sharing with others and having such a heart to lift people up. May God continue to use your great gift to the lives of so many you are in my prayers. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธโค๏ธ

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  5. Aww this is such a beautiful tribute to your beloved mother. She is your angel in heaven now-always guiding, watching, and protecting you. Sending big hugs and lots of love ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

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  6. What a beautiful tribute to your mother, Charmaine! I canโ€™t imagine my life without my momma and it truly breaks my heart to think of losing her. Your words resonate deeply, and I admire how youโ€™ve captured your motherโ€™s essence in your tribute. Itโ€™s a testament to the love and bond you shared, and I know she would be proud of the way you honor her memory.

    Cherishing the moments we have with our mothers is so important, and it’s clear that your mother has left a lasting impact on your life. I hope you find comfort in the memories, knowing that love transcends even the toughest of times. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’œ

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