Wednesday, January 23, 2013

A Valentine's Day Unit that is close to my heart

Hi my sweet friends...I wanted to share a very special unit that I made about a month ago in honor of my precious mom.  My blog title was important to me because I wanted to share about motherhood and some of the traditions my mom had that I'm passing on to my own kids.  I love to keep her legacy alive anyway I can.  She was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer Oct. 2, 2006 ~  I lost her April 1, 2007.   6 short months later ~ Devastation!!!  I have 3 older brothers, and I'm the only girl and the youngest.  We were best friends!  I miss her every moment of every day.

 
I've posted this picture before - it's a favorite.  She was a teacher too and some of my best tricks in the bag are from watching her at her GIFT -  She was an amazing teacher and even more wonderful mother.
Well this 133 page unit was made in honor of her.  I have even included a picture of her at the end of it.  I'm donating 25% of the proceeds to cancer research.  I would love if you would pin it or fb it -- especially if your momma is still around and you can hug her.  It would mean so much to me. 
 

It's crazy - I was honored as the Featured Teacher of the Day for Education World last year and I was chosen on Feb. 27th - { her birthday } and then after having my products posted for a week on TPT at the end of March -- guess when my first one sold?!?  April 1st..the anniversary of the day I lost her.  I cried when I sold that first one because I know she had something to do with it.  If your mom is here with you still - give her a great BIG HUG!!  Thanks for listening guys and God bless! <3
 
 

11 comments:

alawson said...

Wonderful story. I am thankful to still have my mom in my life. God Bless!

I pinned it onto a TPT board. Thanks for giving a part of it to cancer research.

Natalie Kay said...

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom! I can only imagine how hard life is for you without her.

Thanks for leaving me a comment and directing me to your blog! I look forward to reading more in the future!

Lots of love,
Natalie

Storie said...

I want to hop a plane right now just to reach out and hug my mom. Thank you for sharing your story with the rest of us. I just pinned this one, as well.
Storie
Stories by Storie

Barbara said...

Hi Vicky! I just posted it on my fb page :)
Take care.
Barb

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grade-ONEderful/299681540111667

Traci - Dragonflies in First said...

❤ and {{hugs}} to you

Fluttering Through First Grade said...

Vicky that is an amazing story and what a sweet angel you have looking down on you who is beaming with pride I'm sure. My heart aches for your loss. What a wonderful tribute to your mom.
Blessings~
~Christy & Tammy
Fluttering Through First Grade

Special Teacher for Special Kids said...

Vicky lovley post. Thank you for sharing about the wonderful Angel watching you from above. I will be sure to pin this resource for your mom.

Iteachkidsabc@gmail.com
:o) V.
Special Teacher for Special Kids

Karyn said...

Vicky I pinned it to my Valentine's board. That was such a beautiful and touching story. Thank you so much for sharing. It clear how wonderful your mom was! :o)

œKaryn
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Holly phinney said...

I Vicky I am now your newest follower! LOVE you blog! SO cute!

-Holly Phinney

Holly phinney said...

Hi!*

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oops I forgot haha LONG monday! ;)

-Holly

~DeAnne~ said...

I just wanted to say, what a sweet sentiment. Reading the first part of your post made me tear up. I lost my mom to breast cancer several years ago, and losing a parent is so hard. Always nice to have and create memories---loved the picture of you and her!

ღDeAnne
First Grade and Fabulous

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