"Cheat Sheet"

Back in Grade School, High School, Vocational School and even College, it always behooved me to create a "Cheat Sheet." The purpose of this "Cheat Sheet" was NOT to cheat, but served as a checkpoint for all of the important things that I needed to study for and remember in order to prepare for and successfully pass my test or exam.

Throughout my life my Mother has served as my "Cheat Sheet." Whenever I needed an "Ear to Hear," "Someone to Brainstorm With" or "Toss My Ideas Off Of," my Mother was my go to person. My Mother always told me that "Man Plans, But GOD Decides." As usual, she was right again, because I wasn't planning on the events that culminated into what became the "Celebration of Her Life."

My "Cheat Sheet" always provided me with the answers that I needed, the advice that I sought and the confidence that was required to navigate through the rough terrain that we commonly refer to as life. My "Cheat Sheet" had all of what I needed in the earthly realm to effectively make it happen. My "Cheat Sheet" was always one phone call away. My "Cheat Sheet" provided me with a lifetime of information, advice, love and memories. Yes, I have truly been Blessed to have had my "Cheat Sheet" in the wonderfully beautiful form of "My Mother."

For all that know me, have listened to my music and read my blogs, know that beyond a shadow of doubt, void of ANY ambiguity and with every ounce of my being, I LOVE My Mother. I CHERISH My Mother. I ADORE My Mother. My Mother has been my "Rock of Gibraltar," my spiritual guidance and the reason I refuse to let the grass grow under my feet.

The rest of my life will serve as a platform for everything that my Mother stood for, believed in, achieved and accomplished. Oft times we try to live vicariously because we desire what we THINK others have. I choose to breathe life in the form of my Mother's Legacy through me and everything I do from this day forth. I had the distinct pleasure of sharing my blogs with my mother and witnessing her joy in knowing that I have always carried her words near and dear to my heart. You see, when my Mother was talking, I was always listening. And for her to know that I was indeed paying attention validated everything that she taught me along her journey's path.

I can no longer call UP my "Cheat Sheet" when I need that comforting voice, but rest assured that I can always call ON my "Cheat Sheet" for the rest of my life.

Whatever test or exam that life throws my way, I am confident that my "Cheat Sheet" already contains the answers and will safely navigate me through.

My Mother is the Inspiration!
My Mother is the Motivation!
My Mother is the Celebration!

All the Best, All the Time!
Corey