Welcome to Inspire Me Monday
A place to share your creative inspirations
Sharpen your creative vision and
Showcase your creative talents!
I invite you to inspire others and
Nurture your creative spirit by
Joining our Creative Blog Hop!
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Follow the guidelines at the end of this post!
What’s Inspiring You This Week?
Here’s What’s Inspiring Me…
Thanks to all of you who extended
Love and prayers to my family last week.
My sister-in-law remains in the hospital.
However, we suffered a great loss in my family this week.
My beloved mother passed away.
It came as a great shock.
Your continued prayers are greatly appreciated.
Song Of The Week –
The Way We Were
In Loving Memory Of My Mother
If you have a song in your heart that you’d like to share,
Join Marie and her band of merry music-makers at Music Moves Me!
Highlights From Inspire Me Monday – Week 110
Following are a few highlights from last week’s party:
John – El Matador Beach, Malibu
Shey – Eggless Chocolate Crepes
Julia – Good Times Card
Tanusree – Linzer Heart Cookies
Talent is timeless.
For more fabulous features,
Visit my creative friends at
Inspire Me Monday – Week 112!
Inspire Me Monday #113 – Week Of March 3, 2014
I like the idea of Inspiration Monday.
Monday’s often get the short end of the stick
But they are fraught with potential!
Judy Palmer
Now it’s time to share your inspirations! You can participate in Inspire Me Monday in the following ways:
1) Share “What’s Inspiring You” by creating your own Inspire Me Monday post! You can include any creative challenges you’ve discovered – any books or quotes you love – any bloggers who have inspired you – anything that has inspired you and will inspire us too!
2) Share your creative projects with us! You’re welcome to link up your Arts & Crafts projects – your Recipes – your DIY, Home Décor and Organizational Ideas – your original Writing, Music & Photography – you get the idea!
3) Visit the participants – share some comment love – let them know what’s inspired you!
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Dear Ramona,
I’m so very sorry to hear about your beloved mother’s passing. Please accept my condolences and prayers to you and your family at this time. Take care.
Poppy
Thank you Poppy. Some days the inspiration is in the photo links… other days the inspiration is in the comments!
Have a blessed week.
Oh I’m so so sorry to read this very sad news. What a heartbreaking and terrible time for you all. Please know I will be thinking of you and praying for you.
Blessings,
Natasha in Oz
I SO appreciate it Natasha! You’ve been a part of my blogging journey pretty much since the beginning. I wish you a blessed week!
Praying for you in your loss – still so recent for me as well. God is with you…
Would love to have you add your song link added to #SONGSonSUNDAYS my new meme,
[if you’re up and about] . It’s all about Inspiring faith & gratitude…
So sorry for your loss. On Valentine’s Day, my husband’s mother went home to be with the Lord. Thanks for hosting & God bless.
Dear Laurie,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m glad we are in each other’s lives to be a source of joy and comfort during times of sorrow and grief.
I am so glad that you liked the Linzer Cookies. Thank you so much for sharing.
Have a lovely week. Tanusree
You’re welcome Tanusree – those Linzer Cookies looked amazing!
Oh I do hope your sister will recover quickly. My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time of losing your dear mum. xxx
Thank you Jeanette! We spent the day with my SIL yesterday and were thrilled to see that she is able to move more than she was during our last visit.
Mind you, the progress is incremental – but, we are thrilled that she is with us and there is progress!
So – sorry and joy – sorry and joy – sometimes, that is what it means to experience life.
You are hard pressed on every side. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. May God whisper words of encouragement to your heart. Hugs.
Thank you so much Donna. That is what I am listening for most at this time – God’s words and encouragements in the midst of the storm.
I’m so sorry to hear about your mother–you and your family are in my prayers.
Thank you so much Nancy! I appreciate your prayers.
Thank you for hosting. Have a great week. Tina
I’m so sorry for your pain at loosing your mother, I am praying for you. God Bless <3
Hi Ramona!! Thanks for hosting ~ hope you have a great week 🙂
Hi Ramona, I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to you and your family, and that your sister will get well soon. It is not easy to lose parents no matter the time or circumstance.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland
Hugs~
Karren~
PS I would like to dedicate my first greeting card I have added to the linky to you!!
Thank you so much Karren! Your card and sentiment are lovely!
Thank you Ramona,
Thinking about you and your sister today!
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. ~Author Unknown
Hugs Karren
Thanks so much for the party and have a nice week.
Thanks Julie – enjoy your week!
Thank you so much for featuring my Let the Good Times Roll card! Hope you have a great week!
You’re welcome Julia – lovely color scheme and design!
Thank you so much for hosting the party, I so appreciate it!
Have a great week ahead.
FABBY
Thanks Fabby – enjoy the party!
Thanks for hosting!
Totally love Babs! Did you know she has stage fright, and also when she sings her ears hurt her real bad. I dunno read it somewhere, but I forget why. Sorry! Awww and I so loved that you put in memory of your Mother! That is too too sweet! Wow, that would make a wonderful theme some week. Songs in memory of a loved one. That’s a real good one. Well, if ever you’re our “Spotlight Dancer” you can pick that theme if you like. Your Mom really liked that song or is it just the words between you and her I bet. That’s straight from the heart. sigh Well, bless you my friend.
OH I’M SUCH A BOOB AND I’M SO SORRY! I have to stop skimming and start reading I am so very very sorry! I AM SUCH AN IDIOT! OMG I couldn’t find a way to edit my comment. I am such a ga-boob and my grandson would say! My deepest deepest sympathy and condolences with regards to your mother. My prayers are with you and your family, and your mother. I shall light a candle for her tonight! I am so sorry to hear about your loss, and prayers for your SIL also. Ah geez, I feel terrible. Delete my comment. Oh my gosh, I meant no disrespect really. My deepest and sincerest condolences. HUGS xxooxx Dolly
Marie – to be honest – in the midst of everything – your two comments made me smile!
I know you meant no disrespect – I know you just skimmed first, read later – I know we all are guilty of doing that at times!
I appreciate your prayers and your unbridled enthusiasm in all you say and do.
You are a true original.
Hugs 🙂
You’re right Marie – Songs In Memory Of A Loved One would make a great theme!
Have a great week.
Thank you so much for hosting us. Have a blessed week!
Thanks Elizabeth – you too!
Oh, dear! I am so sorry to hear about your mother passing. I can’t imagine such a loss! My prayers are definitely with you and your family. Your song choice The Way We Were is a lovely choice. May God’s arms wrapped around you feel you with serenity. {{{hugs}}}
Thank you Cathy. I’ll probably be sharing songs with her in mind during the upcoming weeks!
The Way We Were an absolute classic 😉
Have a great day see ya for WW!
Isn’t it an amazing song? I haven’t heard The Way We Were in years!
See you at WW Steve – thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for hosting! I love those Linzer cookies! I was planning on making gluten-free ones today.
Aren’t they divine? Would love to know how your gluten-free version turns out – photos and a link-up, please! 🙂
So sorry for the loss of your mother. Prayed for you & your family for God to bring the comfort you all need. Blessings!
Thank you so much Joanne for your prayers and blessings. As I’m able, I’ll be sharing more about my mother in the days to come.
Ramona… I’m so sorry for your loss. We don’t know each other, but I admire the work you do here, especially keeping the link party in place in your time of sorrow. Please accept these words of wisdom with my deepest sympathy:
“…For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind
And to melt into the sun?
And what is it to cease breathing but to free
The breath from its restless tides,
That it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?
And when the earth shall claim your limbs,
Then shall you truly dance.”
…from Khahlil Gibran’s “The Prophet”
Blessed be,
Michael
Thank you so much, Michael, for taking the time to leave words of comfort for me during this time of great loss.
There is no better time than to meet a caring and sensitive soul!
I’m glad I was able to keep the party going this week. My husband contributed greatly by helping me pick our awesome features!
So sorry for your loss, you really are going through it at the moment, I will keep you in my thoughts x
Thank you Laura. It means so much to be surrounded by this wonderful creative community of friends during such a time as this!
So very sorry about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. xo
Thank you so much Diane – your thoughts and prayers mean so much!
Happy Hosting ..
Thank you for the feature .
Have a great week .
You’re welcome Shey! Awesome contribution!
Sorry for your loss. Thank you for hosting.
Thank you Wendy for taking the time to comment and to contribute.
I always go through the posts, but I thought you all might like to know that my husband has also been reading many of the inspirational posts and finding great joy in everyone’s delicious recipes and creative projects at this time!
Im sending prayers for you and your Family.
Sending prayers to your Sister-in-law.
Thank you Melissa. Prayer makes SO much of a difference in our lives!
Great Monday……
Greetings
Uwe
Hoping to inspire more than a few people with some of the challenges I’ve taken on at the moment.
Hello! Hope you had a wonderful weekend. We love your blog and want to thank you for hosting a totally fun party!!
Have a fantastic day,
Sharon, Denise & Aubrie
Thank you gals – always glad to see you at the party!
I am so sorry for you loss. I am praying for you and your family. Thank you for sharing this opportunity in the aftermath. I cannot imagine what you are going through.
Thank you Mary. I want you to know how much your prayers, support and comments mean to me at this time.
God is with us, even in the midst of the storm.
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. This is a perfect song for her.
Thank you so much Nalia. Both of us loved this song and when I heard it I knew it would be the perfect pick for today!
Thanks for inspiring us again this Monday!!!
Hoping you have a terrific week…. 🙂
xx Crystelle
Crystelle Boutique
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I’ll be praying for you, and for your sister-in-law. Thank you for being part of my blog tour last week and for hosting Wishing on Buttercups. I truly appreciate you!
Thank you so much Miralee for taking the time to stop by Inspire Me Monday and comment!
It was my pleasure to host you at Create With Joy!
Wishing On Buttercups was a wonderful book and I loved how your story transported me to another world during a very difficult time! 🙂
So sorry to read about the loss of your mom! Hope that you and your sister to find strenght and be well! Thanks for sharing with us!
I need to watch the movie for this song.
Thanks for sharing your inspirational post with us.
Have a blessed week!
Ramona – I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. I will be praying for you over the coming weeks as I know this will be a long journey. I am thinking of you this evening and trusting that God will give you His peace and comfort. Thank you for your continued hosting of this fun blog hop and for all the inspiration you bring to your friends. Blessings and BIG Hugs, Nina
What a wonderful community you have attracted….May the Holy Spirit be a guide to you and yours. Losing a mom is a difficult time whether expected or not.
So very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Thanks for sharing with my Small Victories Sunday linky.