Support my pilgrimage to honor my Momma
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My mother gave me the greatest gift in my life: unconditional love. Being an only child in a single parent's home, we were close. Our family for the most part consisted of me, my mom, and our cat. It was sweet. It was hard. When I was a teen, it was charged.
She had her share of pain, confusion and tragedy, but she had some of the most beautiful compassion I have ever witnessed. She taught me how important it was to give, to hold someone, to cry, to love, to speak your voice, to be yourself without apology, to sing, to DANCE, to stand up for what's right, to allow yourself to empathize and feel another's pain deeply. Anything she touched turned into something beautiful; every plant prospered, every room turned comfortable and beautiful, every dumpster dive piece of furniture re-finished, every garden from sand to lush, every empty canvas to bright expression, every person moved towards a brighter light.
I'm not sure my mom know's how much impact she even had to strangers. She didn't have a lot of friends, she was plagued by her own dark beings in her mind, but she loved people in a way that I am blessed to have witnessed, and blessed to have received. My mother always said I was the best thing that ever happened to her: I cannot express my honor....
December 2, 2011 my mother took her life, but that's not the end of her story.
Until this time, I have not had the monetary ability nor emotional strength to have a memorial for her. It has been over two years now, and though it's been a long time, I do not feel it's been too long. I bought my tickets for Hawaii last month to take her ashes to her final resting place, in the most beautiful waters I know. I am taking her to paradise, where I think a soul as precious as hers deserves to rest. I hope that when I come back, I can finally have a memorial for her and share her story and artwork with the community. It is something I think needs to be shared.
Asking for help is hard, but I don't think I need to do this alone.
Can you help support my pilgrimage to Hawaii and my memorial for my mother?
I am taking the step of faith to get out there, knowing ultimately that I am provided for in all ways by the Great Mystery of this world, but I do need help.
Thank you for your time, I hope your heart is filled with joy and love in whatever time and space you are in. Blessings, aloha.
She had her share of pain, confusion and tragedy, but she had some of the most beautiful compassion I have ever witnessed. She taught me how important it was to give, to hold someone, to cry, to love, to speak your voice, to be yourself without apology, to sing, to DANCE, to stand up for what's right, to allow yourself to empathize and feel another's pain deeply. Anything she touched turned into something beautiful; every plant prospered, every room turned comfortable and beautiful, every dumpster dive piece of furniture re-finished, every garden from sand to lush, every empty canvas to bright expression, every person moved towards a brighter light.
I'm not sure my mom know's how much impact she even had to strangers. She didn't have a lot of friends, she was plagued by her own dark beings in her mind, but she loved people in a way that I am blessed to have witnessed, and blessed to have received. My mother always said I was the best thing that ever happened to her: I cannot express my honor....
December 2, 2011 my mother took her life, but that's not the end of her story.
Until this time, I have not had the monetary ability nor emotional strength to have a memorial for her. It has been over two years now, and though it's been a long time, I do not feel it's been too long. I bought my tickets for Hawaii last month to take her ashes to her final resting place, in the most beautiful waters I know. I am taking her to paradise, where I think a soul as precious as hers deserves to rest. I hope that when I come back, I can finally have a memorial for her and share her story and artwork with the community. It is something I think needs to be shared.
Asking for help is hard, but I don't think I need to do this alone.
Can you help support my pilgrimage to Hawaii and my memorial for my mother?
I am taking the step of faith to get out there, knowing ultimately that I am provided for in all ways by the Great Mystery of this world, but I do need help.
Thank you for your time, I hope your heart is filled with joy and love in whatever time and space you are in. Blessings, aloha.
Organizer
Rachel Hough
Organizer
San Luis Obispo, CA
