Shelley K - Coquitlam, BC, engaged to be married, mother to cat Jimmy .

One evening many years ago, I called my Mom to complain about work. As soon as she answered, I dove in, rattling on for over an hour. My Mom just listened, letting me vent. When I was done, she jokingly said “Just another day in paradise!” A few weeks later, I came across a fridge magnet with that exact phrase. I sent it to my Mom in an envelope with no return address. A few days later, my phone rang… and all I could hear was laughter. I knew that Mom had received my package. It’s been our motto ever since.