Blisstory question: What are the things you love, honor, cherish and admire most about your mom?

(This is an edited version of a post from May, 2009)
First things first, above all else, I cherish the life she gave me. That's why everyday is Mother's Day in our house. She provided a strong foundation and house of love for all of her family. Today, that foundation is as strong as ever. At 79 years old, she still has that spunky, defiant, never give up attitude. Yeap, that’s where I get it from. She is the original Bliss Networker!

I truly admire her ability to pick herself up when she’s hit with a blow; she’s had more blows than I can count. She’s suffered the loss of a child, the loss of her lifetime partner, 3 heart attacks, 2 strokes, breast cancer, lung cancer and lives with COPD and arthritis; nothing diminishes her love of life (or her love of gambling and Tim Horton's coffee!) LOL

My mom is my first real friend. She is the person I call for everything: good, bad or indifferent. A day doesn't go by that we don't chat, even if for just a minute.

Along with being my friend and mother, she has 5 other children who love and adore her as equally as I do. She is a friend and mother to countless others and is always taking in strays. Today, her youngest grandson (my "baby" boy) occupies a room at the "Grambo Inn". You just never know who might be taking up space in one of her rooms. She is a mother in law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, great aunt, great, great aunt, and so much more. When I think about the many people that have crossed her path, I know that each one of them was impacted in a positive way by her presence and smile.

Today and every day I honor Janet Rose Griffin, the woman that brought me into this world. I love her enthusiasm, excitement, stubbornness, fortitude, graciousness, and her capacity to love, especially her family. Here’s to you mom!

I'm also honoring Susan Williams, where ever her spirit may be. You were a remarkable woman and your light shines bright in our family. THANK YOU for bringing my husband into this world. You are a shining star, Susan!

OK, so here's a gift for all of you! Simply click Sisstory Now for a complimentary E-Book copy of "The Sisstory Journal" - dedicated to my mom, my daughter, my sister and all of you - Rockin women around the world! (Offer good through May, 8, 2011) Sisstory provides over 365 delightful questions, actions, and more for celebrating the feminine spirit!

And a little self promotion:
Pick your mom up one of our delightful other E-books, Girlavanting, The Girls Guide to Balance, Bliss and Fun or Blisstory Journal today. Share her life, share her legacy, have a whole lot of fun celebrating her!

Happy Mother's Day, every day, to all!

Blisstory Question

What are you doing today to give back to your community?

Some of you might have guessed that we're a little passionate when it comes to helping people. There are two great organization's that we're cheering for and hoping you will, too. We'll also be helping our friend, Sharon Schmalz, of Le Cocoa Bee Honey, on Saturday's through October. Here's the skinny:

With a passion to make a difference The Bliss Network is donating

* 20% of The Blisstory Journal net proceeds to SOCHWelcomeInn
* 20% of The Sisstory Journal net proceeds to Enchanted Makeovers


1. The SOCH Welcome Inn is looking to purchase a building at 14 and
John R and they need our help. They need to raise about $90,000.
SOCH doesn't just feed those in need, they give them much needed guidance and services to get back on their feet, like mental health, clothing, food, shelter, transportation to and from bus stops to get to work, opportunities for job searching, a shower, a backpack, a chance to move beyond their circumstances.

With this crazy economy, we all know someone that is close to being "homeless" or sadly, may already be there!


2. Enchanted Makeovers, Terry Grahl found her life's calling. She
transform the shelters that save people's lives into beautiful sanctuaries that heal their spirit.

What do women in shelters look like? They look like you and I. They could be your neighbor, your sister, your mother, your friend. They just happen to live in a shelter. These women are as much of an inspiration to
Terry Grahl, Founder and President of Enchanted Makeovers as Terry is to them. We are them and they are us.

All people desire and need the same things, no matter their current circumstance. It is a common yet, easily forgotten fact that the act of giving is the most eco-friendly, renewable fuel source that lifts you to new heights.
Terry Grahl's Enchanted Makeovers and SOCHWelcomeInn change lives and heal hearts! You can, too.

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Please help by purchasing a copy of The Blisstory Journal and The Sisstory Journal today. Heck, purchase one of each for everyone on your holiday gift list! You can pick them up in person and have each one autographed this Saturday, October 10th, 24th and 31 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. Just look for the signs at Le Cocoa Bee Honey. The Bliss Lady is helping her old friend Sharon Schmalz sell some honey, too! Sharon will have them available all month, too! Pick up books, grab some honey and head home. Fix a cup of tea, add that honey, and start filling in your Blisstory Journal or Sisstory Journal!

"You'll find out a lot about yourself, you'll help a lot of people and you'll be giving an awesome gift!