A Wise Woman's Words

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"Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything."
~ C.S. Lewis

I have been really missing Mom BIG TIME as the days quickly approach to the second anniversary of her passing.

To think it has already been almost two years that this beautiful soul left us here on earth is hard to comprehend sometimes.

Although she is not physically with me, she is truly with me every day. I feel her in so many ways throughout my days.  It is so encouraging and comforting.

I am my mother's daughter in so many ways and I am extremely proud of that. Her pictures are prominently displayed in my home and classroom and I love to share the timeless life lessons she taught me whenever I can.

Mom had so much wisdom and she took every chance she could to impart the powerful lessons she had learned along the way to anyone who would listen.

​I am so happy to share some of my favourites with you.

"Don't lose the victory."

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Mom would always say when tough times come, don't let those circumstances rob your joy, or pull you under. With Jesus at our side we are always on the winning team.

Mom was no stranger to adversity. She struggled with clinical depression several times in her life. At times, she definitely was pulled under by this dark disease, and keeping the victory seemed impossible for her.

We never stopped praying for her and MANY times she had beautiful times of recovery and redemption.

For her last bout of depression, we were not so fortunate. She did not receive her victory of a healing on earth, but we know Mom is living her best, victorious life in Heaven and we do find great comfort in that.

"Keep a rainbow in your heart."

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As we would navigate our hardest days, Mom would encourage us to keep joy tucked in our hearts, despite the personal storms we might be experiencing. This would keep us moving ahead and pointed in the right direction every time.

​What I always loved about this expression, is that it emphasized that despite what was happening around us that we could not control, we could control what was happening in us which was our reaction to circumstances. This is where the power lies.

Many times I experienced joy in chaos and the peace that passes understanding that the Bible speaks of when I chose to keep that optimistic rainbow shining brightly in my heart. 

"There's better days ahead."

Mom would remind us that tough times don't last, but tough people do. I want to remind you of that as well.

It is important to reflect on the past when the hard times come. You have come through so much already and you will come through this too.

This too shall pass, even when at the time it feels that this struggle, challenge or stage will NEVER end.

​Be assured this is not how your story ends. It is just a bump in the road.

​Hang in there my friend.

"Be a Can-do woman." 

Mom would encourage us to get I can't out of our vocabulary.

I strongly advise you to do the same.

Let's start to change our response and dialogue together to the challenges in life.

Repeat after me: I can do this!

I can overcome this!

I will come through this better and stronger!

I can and will use this trial to be a blessing to others in time when I am ready. 

Photo by Little Lessons Learned by Dana

This picture above was the last picture taken of Mom and I together before she passed away. She was still struggling with depression, yet trying to implement and exemplify the life lessons she had imparted to us. 

I am who I am because of her. I am forever grateful for all that she taught me and will NEVER forget how incredibly special she was. She had so much great advice to share and I trust that these few examples have resonated with you and you can tuck them in your heart today! 

Until next time,
​Dana

Author

Dana Romualdi is a Canadian elementary teacher, blogger, author, and speaker. Dana desires to "love God and love people" whole heartedly. She has a passion for helping others and spreading much needed encouragement. Dana lives in Canada with her husband and two grown children. When she is not working in the classroom or blogging, she enjoys drinking coffee, watching Netflix and reading great books.​

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