One Year Later…

Today marks the one the anniversary of my mom’s death.

One year ago, I said goodbye. One year ago, I watched you die. One year ago, my heart was ripped in two. One year ago, I said, “I love you!”.

Living this past year without my mom is not something easily put into words.  It’s not something that I can describe in a blog or in tear filled eyes to my friends and loved ones.  This past year was painful.  The most painful year of my life.  Grief does something to a person.  They will never be the same.  I will never be the same.

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When my mom took her final breaths, I curled up in her arms, hugged her neck and said, “Go to Jesus.”  I have no doubt that my Savior came and took her home. I have no doubt that she is in the presence of the Almighty King, laughing with angels and dancing with my daddy.  I am blessed to know she has no more pain, that her suffering is over.  Our time on this earth is just a fleeting glimpse.  But when you are stuck in this time, it feels like forever.  It feels like forever since I saw her face, heard her voice or touched her hand.  It’s the little everyday things that you miss the most. 

My family is coming in to town today for our traditional balloon release. 

Here are some pictures from our balloon releases over this past year.

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I send up a prayer today for all the families all over the world that are suffering through grief.  To the wives, mothers, sons, etc. that are saying goodbye to their loved ones as I type.  And to all the ones who were not able to say goodbye before their loves ones passed. 

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Love you Mom!!!

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My mom back in October of 2000 waiting the arrival of my oldest daughter, Hailee.

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My mom and girls in 2005, shortly after the birth of my second child.


Sprinkles of Faith is dedicated in loving memory to Cecilia Rice…. Click HERE to visit my site and find out how Pink Zebra is changing lives!!   

Spring/Summer ’14 Pink Zebra Product Reveal!

Listen to Co-Founder Kelly Gaines and Andrea talk about the new product line for Spring 2014! So many uses!

Pink Zebra Sneak Peak!

Our Pink Zebra Rally was even more amazing that I thought it was going to be!! Such an amazing experience to meet such a wonder group of zebras.  I will share more on the details of the rally.  But want to give you a little sneak peak at some of the new products set to be revealed tomorrow to the public!!

New Catalog Cover!

New Catalog Cover!

10 NEW & 6 Returning Scents!!!!

10 NEW & 6 Returning Scents!!!!

Sprinkles
  • 10 new fragrances
  • 6 returning favorites
  • A total of 60 fragrances + monthly Paisley’s Picks
  • 5 new cartons
Ceramic Lighthouse Shade!

Ceramic Lighthouse Shade!

Simmering Lights

  • 3 new Simmering Lights Bases with Liners
  • 12 new shades + bimonthly host specials
Use with liner or with shade AND liner!!!

Use with liner or with shade AND liner!!!

New Shade Jewelry

New Shade Jewelry

Simmer Pots

  • 4 new Decorative 2-Dish Simmer Pots
  • 1 returning favorite Zebra Pattern Solid Simmer Pot
Urban Camo Double Dish

Urban Camo Double Dish

Soaps, Lotions & Diffusers

  • 2 new soaps and 2 new lotions
  • 7 new and 3 returning diffusers
Warm Apple Pie is BACK!

Warm Apple Pie is BACK!

More to come! Is your mouth watering yet?  You can view our WHOLE Spring line tomorrow here!!

And an amazing enrollment special!

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Blessings, Kenan and Emily!!!