Good and Wise Parents

 

My Mom. Oh how I love her! I'm proud to say I get my looks from her, my sense of fun and mischief from her, as well as a strong sense of autonomy and a boldness. (She always taught me, "No guts. No glory.")

She has passed on to me many skills and principles that have served me well, but the thing that stands out to me about my Mom is that she always fights for the underdog and for what is right and compassionate. She is a TRUE friend to others, and I hope to emulate her more in all of that too.

She called me as I was getting ready one morning recently telling me that she and my Dad saw a clip of Lesley Gore singing that reminded them of me. So I decided I'd style my hair like the photo she sent me. I think I ended up looking more like "Susie Center" than Lesley Gore, and I'm pretty ok with that!

Little did I know that later that day, while at a doctor's appointment, I would need to use that "boldness" that she blessed me with in order to stand up for myself and I'm sure other women out there. Every experience and piece of wisdom and gift my parents have given me have been a blessing in my life.

It's a wild world, and I am so grateful for the gift of good and wise parents who help me navigate it.

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