thank you for the food we eat

thank you for the sun whose rays grow all of our food. thank you for the clouds and the raindrops. thank you for the wind who spreads the seeds and caresses the leaves. thank you for the rich soil and its worms. thank you for the water. thank you for the farmers. thank you for the peaceful time when our food grow all over the world. thank you for the cows that give us milk and beef. thank you for the chickens and the swines. thank you for the people who tend and harvest our food. thank you for the chain of people who transport our food from everywhere. thank you for the bustling market place. thank you for the hands that have touched and prepared the food in so many ways. thank you for the stove. thank you for the broccoli, the garlic, and the onions. thank you for the pots and pans. thank you for the joy that comes from chopping the ingredients, and cooking the meal. thank you for the salt from the sea. thank you for the heat of the fire that cook the food. thank you for our tongues and the magic of taste-buds. thank you for our wonderful digestive system. thank you for the joy of eating. thank you for the energy that all those food give for my two little children.

thank you for the beautiful chain of energy and love that we receive several times daily through our meals.

thank you.

being a mom

being a mother is a life-changing thing, don't you think?

i have two kids, an almost four year old boy and a one year four month old girl. both are in their physically active stage right now. it's a constant challenge for me to organize my activities during the day. in the beginning, i used to complain to my husband for not having enough time to do the fun stuff for my shop... then he reminded me that i chose to be a stay-at-home mom precisely for the kids. there will come a time when they are old enough to be quiet doing their own activities. or old enough for my husband to bring them somewhere for a few hours. but for now, i need to savor this busyness. enjoy their chubby butts and slobbery kisses. as my best friend said: the shop can wait, but my children will not wait. they will just grow.

so for now, this blog and the shop might seemed to grow in a snail-pace. there's a time for everything under the sun. every season brings its own beauty and it's our job to savor the wonderfulness of each season that comes our way.

p.s. mother's day is around the corner. if you're into scrapbooking or card-making, you can head over to my shop to get some mother's day related art. i hope to bring more into the shop within this week.

hello

hello there.

in italian, vivere means 'to live'.

well, i could not speak italian, but my name is vera and i love the meaning. so that's vivera.

this blog is born to accompany my shop, and to share little bits and pieces of precious lessons about living life that i have gathered so far.

i am a mother of two super-active kids. i'm constantly learning to balance everything nicely. it's not easy at times, but i have a wonderful support from my understanding husband. i am grateful each and everyday for everything. :)

so, welcome to my blog. i hope you enjoy your visit.