By Joy Carter, Coral Springs Commissioner
Some of the favorite times in life are spent in reflection of moments. They can be fleeting or events. A song on the radio can spark the thought process, witnessing a kindness or a sadness, or a long-anticipated event.
The other day I heard a song that said, “Every life is a soundtrack and I want to be that song.” I was on my way to an appointment that led me to think about people in my life that are important to me and who I am with them. My Mom is the most incredible blessing in my world! She raised my kids and runs my house so I can volunteer and work crazy hours. I joke with her that she is the BEST WIFE a woman could have! She doesn’t like that.
Watching a Mom interact with her children and wanting to help because of that moment of exasperation where neither is going to come out of it happy…Been there, done that! Temper tantrums in the grocery store or car pool line have given me the experience to know how it should end. At that moment, it was exasperating. Today as I remember who we were and now who we’ve become, I am very proud of my girls and grateful for my best friend, who is such a giver of her heart. There are so many others whom I consider myself very lucky to have crossed paths with.
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I think anticipating disaster and hoping it does not take place would make it easier. I had a guest walk thru a plate glass window at my wedding. Years later, all was well with them. In my quest to make my wedding memorable, I found that a magic mirror added an element of excitement and intrigue. Guests were fascinated by it, queuing to take pictures and making our day even more special. A wide variety is available at https://www.pictureblast.co.uk/photo-booth/magic-mirror-photo-booth-hire/, making it an easy choice for any couple. Recently, one of my “pseudo” daughters said that she wished she had known she was being proposed to as she would have had her hair and nails done. I understood the desire, but disagreed. In memory, the surprise of that moment will outweigh the preparation.
From the daughter, mother and friend in me, Happy Mother’s Day! My advice for this year and those to come is to focus on each breath, to enjoy the moment, because you won’t know what that memory will become. On my journey, I will accept difficulties and treasure the memory of each moment as it builds treasures of re-callable experiences.