Happy Mother’s Day from the Sewickley Spa
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very year at Mother’s Day, I reflect on memories of my mother. When I think of her, I remember most vividly her warmth and the special ability she had to make people immediately feel comfortable. It was much more than just making them feel comfortable, she made people feel special and she made them feel welcome. It was such a gift. She was the most important person in my life, guiding me, watching me, loving me, and most importantly, always letting me know when she was proud of me. This year, it will be 21 years in May that I lost my dear mother to breast cancer. For many years after that, I had a hard time facing Mother’s Day. I was in pain over losing her and it was difficult to not be able to celebrate like others did with their mom’s. Time has offered me opportunity for not only reflection, but for hope and healing. I became determined to make new happy memories. Mother’s Day weekend of 2009 became one of the most important celebrations of my life, as I married my husband, Brett, and we began our life together. Working over the years as Spa Director, I realized that everyone comes to a day spa for different reasons. Some people see it as an escape from a hectic world, some come to search to find their sense of ‘self’ while others come to relax and feel pampered. It is so fulfilling to me to play a part in the positive effect the experience has on our clients. Looking back now, I realize that I learned so much from my mother and that maybe, just maybe, some of her special ability to make people feel welcome rubbed off on me. Now as owner of The Sewickley Spa, I take special delight in seeing those that come in to celebrate Mother’s Day. The mothers and daughters and friends, that come to enjoy a little pampering and relaxation while making new memories is a beautiful reminder to me of the special holiday we are celebrating. I still miss my mother desperately, but I look at my life as she taught me, with pure gratitude and joy and
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I hope with all my heart that I continue to make her proud. Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mom’s and all the children, young and old, who have cherished memories of Mom. “ In loving memory of Betty Jane Connelly, The Sewickley Spa will donate proceeds of all services in the month of May to Hair Peace Charities, a local organization that provides financial assistance to women and girls to purchase wigs due to the devastating effect of chemotherapy.
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