This is one of the best and hardest days of my life; I am so happy that I take care of myself because when someone I love needs me I can be there to help them.
This is the text I saw first thing this morning and it made me feel so loved and so proud all at the same time. I take care of myself so I can do for my sons, so I can help my family. Not long after I read that text, I got a call telling me my HLP (husband like person) had loss his grandmother to cancer. That cut me to the core. But I’m stronger now that I think and do differently; now that I treat myself better, I can offer my support and strength to him and his family in their time of loss.
I didn’t always take care of myself and there was a time that guilt made self love a thing of nonexistence to me.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking care of yourself, with putting yourself first sometimes. How can you offer your best self to others if you are not your best self. Remember you are the only you you get, take very good care of YOU!!!!
#bossLady out!
#bossLadyBlooms 
Those are the best gifts a mother could ask for. After I read my baby’s hashtag I burst into tears. I know one day she WILL make me proud. Then today even though the flowers were dried up she still managed to find the sweetest card & flowers.
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Awww… that was so sweet!!! It made me tear up😢… and that’s the best present a mother can get😍
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I have to agree with you. We can not pour from an empty cup…
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That is one of my favorite sayings!!
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that message from your son blessed my heart. I agree with you, theres nothing wrong with taking care of yourslef. Infact, we must love ourselves first before we can love others. This piece touched me, Thank you so much for sharing. “Happy belated mothers day”
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Thank you! Im so glad u enjoyed it.
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Love the text from your son!
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Thank you!!
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Aww, I always wish everybody a comfortable life. May your next mother’s day be more cherish 🙂
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Love that message from 1 of your boys! How nice that at 19 he already appreciates what you’ve done to raise him well. Congratulations!
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Thank you so much!
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That is true. If we can take care of ourselves than only we can take care of our loved ones.
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Aww, you are blessed! Beautiful son with a heart of gold! Yes, you are absolutely right, self-care goes a long way. When we look after yourself, we have the strength and love to look after others. Sorry about your HLP’s grandma. Thanks for this inspirational post x
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Thank you for the nice words.
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If there’s one thing I’m guilty of, it’s not making time for myself.
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Wow! Happy Mother’s Day to you! I agree we should take care of ourselves first so we can take care others. Hope you enjoyed the day! Thanks for sharing!
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Such a sweet text message to wake up too! Agree – we all need to take time out to take care of ourselves as well. Condolences to your HLP.
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As much as we love loving others… we should never forget to take care of ourselves … 🙂 thanks for sharing
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I related to so much in this post. Self-care for me is directly related to my self-esteem…which is always a work in progress.
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Taking care of yourself is something that we all should do!
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Thank you for sharing! Your son’s text was so sweet. Condolences to your family for the loss.
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Such sweet words. It isn’t too late to greet you Happy Mother’s Day!
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Yes, put yourself first. Make yourself a priority! Love this!
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I love this message of self-care and how it benefits you so you can help others. I’m still working on giving myself enough time to recharge in between projects. Very encouraging.
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This is so heartfelt! I love it!
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This is so heartfelt! I love it! I know this made you so happy!
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That text stole my heart!
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Love the text your son sent you! I love it when kids show appreciation to their mothers!!!
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Thank you.
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Aww that’s so sweet! As moms it’s so easy to feel guilty for taking time for ourselves, but it’s so necessary! In the end self-care makes us better moms!
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