Captivating! That's What My Mom Is

In honor of International Women’s Day, I’d like to dedicate this blog entry to my mom. I’ve been reading a book called “Captivating,” by John and Staci Eldredge, and one chapter sheds new light on the special bond between mother and daughter. I have always loved my mom with all my heart, but it’s nice to be reminded of how important she really is.

As mentioned in “Captivating”, we aren’t all mothers but we all have one. I am so blessed and so thankful to have such an amazing mom who has taken excellent care of me these past 21 years. After being a nanny for several families through college and high school, I can only grow to appreciate her more each day. Two hours of being a stand-in mommy and I’m ready to call it quits!

She, however, has been a constant source of patience and love through my childhood and into adulthood. She has put up with my breakdowns of stress at every stage, and listens eagerly as I babble on about senseless bits of my day. She never missed a dance performance, and always put in 110% into every club I was involved in. She has always made sacrifices to put a smile on my face, including sending me to a cream-of-the-crop university.

I am inspired by her silly enthusiasm, social graces, and ambition. After teaching for 17 years, rocking the real estate world, and raising two kids, she has become the “Queen of the Town” with her Sassy boutique and endless contributions to her community.

My mom is my comfort, my guidance, and one of my closest friends. Take this day to think about all that your own mother has done for you, give her a call, and tell her you love her.

Posted by Kendall Reid

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