In March, we shared that Natalie had recently passed her driver's test and was awarded her driver's license. On top of keeping up with her studies, Natalie has been diligently working at The Collection, Casa Teresa’s resale boutique, over the past couple of months, actively saving to buy a car. Last month, a generous donor approach one of our staff members and ask if she knew of anyone in need of a car. The donor's mother had recently passed away and left behind a car in wonderful condition. Our staff member immediately thought of Natalie! Our donor was so happy to help this hardworking mom and knew her mother would have loved to give the car to a woman in need, especially one with children. Now Natalie has reliable transportation and no longer has to rely on the bus to get herself to school, run errands or pick up her son from daycare. As you can imagine, Natalie was speechless and so very grateful.
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Motherhood has meant growing up. Stepping out of fear and choosing to no longer to be a victim. Motherhood means learning another way to live. Motherhood means finding power in the name of Jesus. Instead of living in fear, choosing to grow into a God fearing woman. Being a mother means wisdom in discernment, self-control, and above everything else, love. Motherhood is about kindness, patience, and enduring all things. Wisdom in discernment means learning a completely new way of life according to Gods will.
Motherhood is about finger-painting and gardening. Motherhood is fried chicken and garlic mashed potatoes with real butter. Motherhood is about learning to eat my vegetables first. Motherhood is about routine, but the occasional spontaneous change in plans is ok and often needed. Motherhood is finding aromatherapy in hand soap and instant coffee. Motherhood is about laying in the grass and picking out cloud shapes as time goes by. Motherhood is about reading Dr. Seuss books and parenting magazines. Motherhood is poetry in action. Motherhood is laughter and tears. Motherhood is a journey and today I get to enjoy the challenges and victories as a single mother. This means making a new path, going down a road that requires hiking boots instead of flip flops. With the extra work comes extra victory and joy. Motherhood means growing. A person in motion stays in motion. If each day I do something to contribute towards my future, thats a step in the right direction. Finding balance has been difficult. Where before I didn't see the purpose in maintenance and preparation, today I understand - or rather, I'm beginning to see the value in this. All in all, motherhood for me is about self acceptance and growing into the woman God has designed me to be. I'm learning to give myself a break and remember that this is a "rest of my life" process. It's important for me that I take time to enjoy the journey and not focus so much on the destination. After all, the photos will be the memories I hang on the walls of my heart tomorrow. From the essay "What Does Motherhood Mean to Me?" by Casa Teresa mom, Lucy Our 39th Annual Neill Sullivan Legacy Golf Classic is this month! It will be held on Thursday, May 24th at the beautiful Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo, Ca. In 2014 Casa Teresa dedicated it's tournament to co-founder Neill Sullivan. Neill has left a lasting legacy in founding Casa Teresa, an Orange County based home having served 6,700 local mom's in crisis and their babies in it's 42 year history. The day will feature a golf tournament with fun contests, craft beer from local breweries, burgers catered by Hanna's located in Rancho Santa Margarita, and a special Travis Mathews shopping experience. The tournament is followed by cocktails provided by Pau Maui Vodka, dinner, and an exciting live & silent auction. Last year we raised $146,000 in net proceeds! Join us this year in raising funds to help the moms and babies of Casa Teresa begin their healing journey. Volunteers are needed for this exciting event and sponsorships are still available. Please email Natalie at [email protected] for more information. Limited space is available. Register online here! Thank You 2018 Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor The Redfern Companies Silver Sponsors Prestige Office Coffee Services Bronze Sponsors Advanced Real Estate Chase Bank The Frome Family Foundation The Muzzy Family Neill Sullivan, Jr. Wells Fargo Hole In One Sponsor Audi of Mission Viejo Dinner Underwriter The Von de Ahe Family Birdie Sponsors Caliber Construction, Inc. Schreiber Foods, Inc. Exclusive Hole Sponsor First Republic Bank Bar Sponsor Pau Maui Vodka Golf Cart Sponsor Sperry Equities/Sperry Commercial Lunch Underwriter Talley, LLP Tee Sponsors Aquatic Technologies Bright Bear Rob & Midge Cavalieri Davis Partners EMCOR Services/Mesa Energy Systems Main Graphics Shari & John Mikulka Orion Risk Management Insurance Services, Inc. John & Patty Pace Paragon Home Resources Venture Pacific Insurance Services, Inc. |
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