Putting Together Life's Puzzle

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Rockstar Mothers

The most unappealing part of my job is that I miss some very important days with our families.  It is something that weighs heavily on my heart when deciding where to direct the future of my career.

I love what I do. I work in television which is what I grew up aspiring to do.  I also have "some" flexibility with my schedule being freelance. The best part about it is that I get to travel to amazing places. It takes its toll, but I know I will look back and feel even more blessed than I do now.

As you can see, I am sad that I am not in Nashville today with our "rockstar mothers."

Therefore, I have to tell you all about them.

My mom. Speechless. How she is still standing after raising me and my 2 brothers I do not know. We were a handful, and that is putting it mildly. She and my dad put their souls into giving us every opportunity they could to become successful, independent adults. She now is the ultimate babysitter to her grandchildren, therapist for my breakdown moments and my best friend. My relationship with her now is why I am so excited to have a daughter.


My mother-in-law. Angelic. I am so thankful for her, and the life she leads. She also reared a pretty good son :-). She instilled so many wonderful qualities in Jim. Their relationship is uniquely tight, and I love how much Jim truly cares for his mom as well as his entire family. I am so lucky to have such a supportive mother-in-law. She is a true gem.

Both of these woman are AMAZING! They are the strongest I know, and are epitomes of the kind of mother I hope to be. Beauty and kindness fill their hearts, and they both continue to teach me and Jim daily without even knowing it.

Happy Mother's Day to all.