Another "BE ..." Book

Do you remember the "BE …" book

I created for my daughter's friend, Audrey,

a couple of months ago?

Well, Audrey's sister, Natalie,
saw it and asked me if I could create one for her friend.

Her friend's sister is having health issues

and Audrey thought a similar book

would help them through and beyond some dark days.

I love a good challenge, so I accepted.

I say challenging

because I know absolutely nothing about these women.

All I knew were the basics … they are sisters

and one is facing her own challenges.

Selecting the correct motivational and inspirational words

and then images to back them up

was my biggest challenge.

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Comfortable.

These sisters need comfort

as they walk this journey together,

both spiritually, physically and mentally.

I'm sure they are grateful not only

for the time they have left together

but also for the wonderful memories that sustain them.

Grateful for the meals around the table

as well as sitting around the table doing homework together

or playing board games.

When the time comes,

they can both be reassured that one sister will earn her wings

and be light as a feather and free from pain.

Mindful.

I am hopeful that they can focus

on the present moment.

These sisters will need to be adaptive

as they adjust to their new lives.

(Photo credit: Kathy Sibbald)

Whatever their faith,

I am sure they will remain firm in their beliefs

and their faith will carry them.

Both women are blessed to have each other.

Blessed to have beautiful memories

to strengthen and support them.

Perseverance.

One foot in front of the other.

I am hoping their continued efforts

allow them to achieve their goals

despite difficulties and oppositions.

As these sisters spend time together,

I would love to know that they are reminiscent

of days gone by.

Hopefully, they can recall past experiences and events

and find comfort in the good times.

Even if it means that they cry a little and laugh a lot.

One sister, especially,

will need support, hope and encouragement.

I'm sure she has friends, such as Natalie,

that will step up and fill these needs.

Right now they are both on a balanced seesaw,

as well as a properly balanced symphony orchestra.

The key to life-changing events is balance

and emotional stability is key.

Uplifted.

I am wishing and hoping

that these sisters are uplifted by the harmony and beauty of nature.

Upward movement in every shape and form is essential.

"BE …" a sister

forever and ever.

All the words, all the pages, all the inspiration

tied together

to help the sisters through the process.

UPDATE:

At the time of this writing,

the girls had not received this book.

Since then, the sisters (and their mother)

received this the other day.

The feedback I received is that they LOVED it.

They talked about each word

and how she was feeling in regard to them.

The mom "flipped out about them"

and the book was nearly lost to her.