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

January 24, 2013

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

 

 

vicky1970

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  • alawson January 24, 2013 at 5:13 am

    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 January 24, 2013 at 5:16 am

    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 January 24, 2013 at 5:38 am

    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 January 24, 2013 at 6:36 am

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

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

  • Traci Clausen January 24, 2013 at 6:39 am

    ❤ and {{hugs}} to you

  • Fluttering Through First Grade January 24, 2013 at 7:23 am

    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 January 24, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    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 January 25, 2013 at 2:44 am

    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
    A is for Apple B is for Blog
    Kideducator@comcast.net

  • Unknown January 29, 2013 at 12:22 am

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

    -Holly Phinney

  • Unknown January 29, 2013 at 12:22 am

    Hi!*

    Specialsmartspecialhearts.blogspot.com

    oops I forgot haha LONG monday! 😉

    -Holly

  • ~DeAnne~ January 29, 2013 at 10:14 pm

    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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