What about days when you just do not feel like being happy joyful or smiling?

We all experience those days, and I must admit that I’ve had more than my fair share over the past year. After losing my mama, I tried to compartmentalize my emotions, but that only made things worse. My family noticed that I seemed to shut down for months, and looking back, I can see how true that was.

As we all know, emotions have a way of surfacing, no matter how hard we try to suppress them. For me, this manifested as depression, excessive sleeping, zoning out, and heightened anxiety. This challenging phase lasted for several months until Thanksgiving, when my sister came to visit. I was alone that day, and her decision to be with me was a testament to her strength, especially knowing how difficult it was for her to return to the place my mama made home for the last several years of her life, which is my home.

That visit was a turning point. It shifted my focus to finding beauty in the life that surrounds us. I began to cherish the memories of my time with my mama, particularly our shared love for llamas and sunflowers, which had brought us closer during her final years.

This newfound perspective inspired me to create this blog and the various products I hope will bring you joy and comfort. If you find that my offerings aren’t for you, that’s perfectly okay. What matters most is that I’ve found peace in this creative endeavor, and my hope is that you, too, will discover your own path to comfort and happiness in due time.

Until next time - Keep finding things that make you smile!

Stephanie