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My Godmother Mary, who unfortunately passed away at 49 after a decade battle with cancer (june 2013) influenced me in more ways than I can ever explain. I will tell one sweet story though because I love telling stories.

It was probably 1993 or 1994 and she took me to her "take your daughter to work" day at her corporate management job in New Jersey at the Body Shop headquarters. My Dad drove me halfway to the beginning of Jersey and she met me from there and we got pizza. I remember being so nervous and shy to go on my 1st overnight trip alone to my Godmother's townhouse. I was excited too though. We listened to Bruce Springsteen as we drove in her cool white sports car with a sunroof. She asked me what it was like to grow up in Queens and asked me to explain what a neighborhood was. I struggled with my ability to articulate that definition. I remember thinking how cool my Godmother was to drive, have her own townhouse and a career. Her nails were perfectly manicured and her makeup flawless. She was gorgeous,  blonde with highlights and she knew how to speak to people. She was my Godmother and she took her role seriously. She became my Godmother at 16 and I was her first Goddaughter.

Take your daughter to work day was so much fun. I learned about corporate philosophy and values, I learned how the Body Shop was a leader in the industry and best part, I got to see women as bosses and making things happen. The free products was the cherry on top. I now knew what it meant to be a corporate manager and it was a great experience.

So, I still love the Body Shop to this day not only because the products are better than Bed Bath and Beyond but because it's a small reminder of a beautiful memory. My Godmother was always,  always,  always by my side even up until she passed away. She was successful,  humble,  fun, beautiful,  selfless and one of the greatest human beings to walk this Earth. I was lucky to have her in my life as are hundreds of other people. Her funeral on Father's Day in 2013 was the hardest one I ever attended. Why would God take a 49 year old mother of 2 who loved God and lived her life so faithfully? Why did she need to leave me already? Doesn't God know I still need her in my life? But thats the key- shes not here for my benefit,  she needed to move on as per Gods plan and I can only imagine that its because God needed another angel to help this world from a much more powerful place. God knew her pain from the brain tumor was just too much now and Mary fought and fought but it was her time and you just never know when it is your time...so you should truly love unconditionally,  love your neighbors, love more and more...no matter what! Be quick to forgive and move on... just love.

So, here are a few pics of my baptism with Mary and a picture of my favorite girlie products. I loved to put makeup on with my Godmother and she appreciated a good handbag (Louis Vuitton,  Coach, Gucci, etc.).







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