WHAT MATTERS...

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Making peace with your past.

Gathering a child in your arms and hugging them just because!

Holding your tongue.

Knowing what you want, and wanting it bad enough to work to make it happen.  

Random acts of kindness.

Knowing when to splurge.

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

WHAT MATTERS...

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Embracing occasional chaos.

An attitude of gratitude.  

A song that makes you remember.

Saying "I love you". 

Sharing meals with those you love.


Laughing till you cry... Crying till you laugh.


Missing someone enough to wish they were by your side.

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

WHAT MATTERS...

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Using your charm for all the right reasons. 

Doing any small thing that makes a BIG difference. 

Being thankful.  

Taking care of - YOU!

Praying often. 

An opportunity to learn. 

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

WHAT MATTERS...

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Those things and PEOPLE that you take for granted.  

The beauty of the full moon in the night sky.

Being thoughtful and kind.  

The smell of home baked cookies.

The love of family.  

Smiles on the faces of children.  

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

WHAT MATTERS...

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Listening to children you love laughing.


Living with a thankful and generous heart.


Doing what's right.


Embracing the moment.


Loving unconditionally.


Liking what you see in the mirror.


Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

WHAT MATTERS...

Barbara Ward-Finneran

A thankful word.

The confidence dressing up gives you.

Having a party, just because...  

Knowing your blessings. 

Forever friends.

Anticipating something that brings you joy.

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

WHAT MATTERS...

Barbara Ward-Finneran

Sleeping late.

Dreaming BIG.

Sharing a smile with a stranger. 

Embracing a teachable moment.

When you fall down, get up laughing.

Memories that warm your heart.


Family. Especially the family that you choose. 

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!

WHAT MATTERS...

Barbara Ward-Finneran

The people whom you can never let out of your heart.

Remembering that your children only get one childhood.

Keeping the faith.

Living for today. 

Never being ashamed of tears.

Knowing trying to resist chocolate is futile.

Keeping the promises that you make to yourself!