Monthly Archives: May 2015

I would like to take this opportunity to wish my mom, my mother-in-law, and all mothers a very happy Mother’s Day. Motherhood has brought a whole new dimension to my life and I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to watch my son grow and evolve into the person he was meant to be. He turned 11 this year and it feels like it was just yesterday that I held him in my arms as a newborn. The years that have followed since those first few moments together as mother and son in the hospital have been marked with both highs and lows; moments of joy interspersed with moments of “What did I get myself into?” The challenge of trying to juggle family life with work and now a book to promote can be daunting to say the least. However, I know that I’m not walking this journey alone. Along with my family, I know God is with me and his angels are there to answer my calls for help when needed. I often find myself venturing outside at sunset or in the early evening hours to look up at the stars and to quietly commune with God. I use this time to express my appreciation for all our blessings and to release any fears or doubts that I might have. These moments in nature provide me with comfort and allow me to quiet my mind long enough, so that I can fully experience God’s loving presence. At night, we say prayers as a family to thank God for all that we have and to ask for a peaceful night’s rest. Mother’s Day provides a wonderful opportunity to not only appreciate the special women in our lives, but to celebrate family.

The months that have passed since our last blog have been filled with work and family responsibilities, but we did find time to participate in another event, an arts and cultural festival for the City of Peoria. We had the opportunity to meet with many wonderful people and we look forward to participating in many more events in the future, both close to home and throughout our beautiful state.

Happy Mother’s Day and Blessings Until We Meet Again!

Sincerely,

Sheryl Brooks

Photo taken in Monterey, CA