Comments on: Cheers to Inspiring Moms This Mother’s Day

By: jean sorrell

jean sorrell — Tue, 15 May 2018 03:15:53 +0000

My mom had an horrendous childhood, fullof pain and loo. Her own mom passed away when my mom was only nine years old, and my mom, being the eldest daughter, had to care for her at home as she passed.
My mother had healthissues that were quite painful,heart attack, diabetes, and other things.
I never saw my moyher cry, no matter how shehurt. If there was one thing that my mother taught,and never really spoke, It was that you need to develope your own strength, and carry it with you, you don’t need to show it to the world, but quetly keep your courage with you. It will see you through much in life, and it will be something that people notice, though you never brag about it, or wear it on your sleeve, Sometimes a whisper gets more notice than a parade.

By: Ashlee

Ashlee — Tue, 15 May 2018 01:07:44 +0000

Love absolutely love your empowering words!! Motherhood is a very wonderful experience and it’s full of surprises!

By: Victória Poitevin

Victória Poitevin — Tue, 15 May 2018 00:19:18 +0000

I’m Brazilian and I’m following your instagram postings. I love the tips you give! I have a daughter of one year and six months who looks a bit like her daughter.
I love your work and your blog! I hope someday we’ll be able to reciprocate to exchange maternity tips.
kisses Victória.

By: Jennifer Pike

Jennifer Pike — Mon, 14 May 2018 17:02:22 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day to my mother, Karen. She and I have talked about this, but there are constantly instances where I am so thankful for how she and my dad raised me. And how I plan (or don’t plan) to raise our future children a certain way based on things I’ve noticed. Kind of similar to the stories she’s told me about grandma and how you vowed never to say certain things – even though it didn’t end up working, like when she vowed to never say “because I said so,” since, as she told me, sometimes there’s no other answer when you’ve exhausted everything else. I know this year she’s learned that perhaps I’ve become a bit TOO much like her in many ways, and I think it scares her a little lol. But it makes me happy – and I think it makes her happy too. She certainly installed that steel rod up my spine and taught me to always speak my mind. <3

Happy Mother's Day to my mother-in-law, Fran! I'm grateful to her for giving my husband life and raising him to be the man he is. <3

This Mother's Day post certainly wouldn't be complete without a Happy Mother's Day wish for my godmother, Judi Kuppler! She has been such a mainstay in my life – from the get go. She was not only my babysitter until my dad retired when I was 10. She also happily filled in the grandma role at school events so that I'd have someone, since my only grandmother passed away when I was very young. She was also yet another wonderful female role model in my life as I was growing up. She is one of those rare women – of which I've been lucky to be introduced to a few more since joining Jeff's family – that possesses the perfect blend of grace and strength. And she does a good job of reminding me how strong I am – but also that I don't have to be all the time. I can let people help me shoulder the weight. The most notable example of this was when my dad was in the hospital the final time. She was at the hospital with me and my mom. She stayed all day – and I held onto her like a security blanket. She was my strength that day. She also shows her strength as she's gone through her lung cancer diagnosis. I'm thankful everyday that I still have her in my life. I remember when she was diagnosed – I was terrified. And she was so remarkably calm as she comforted me. I'm not even mad at myself that I cried writing this. <3

Lastly, I want to say a Happy Mother's Day to those friends of mine (and there are many) who are mothers. I'm so happy to be one of those friend-aunts, as Gen put it! Or those who are pregnant currently. Or are trying to get pregnant. And to you, Gen, for inspiring so many of us on this crazy ride called life! Your words of wisdom are incredibly inspirational and thought-provoking and open my eyes to things that I may not have given any thought to before. You all are amazing and deserve to be told so.

Jen

By: Allie

Allie — Mon, 14 May 2018 16:00:55 +0000

brilliant read Gen! Thanks for being an inspration

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 14 May 2018 15:16:47 +0000

My Grandma and my mom are two of my biggest inspirations. My Mom is living proof that soft and strong are two characteristics that work well together. She showed me that strength isn’t necessarily loud and aggressive but quiet and powerful. My Grandma passed away four years ago but her patience and self control were immeasurable! I learned (and continue to learn in reflection) from her that not everything requires a reaction. That lesson has come in quite handy while parenting my four kiddos!

By: Jordy

Jordy — Mon, 14 May 2018 14:05:06 +0000

Happiest of Mother’s Day to all the badass women of the world!

By: Kim Jacobs

Kim Jacobs — Mon, 14 May 2018 09:53:57 +0000

My grandmother inspired me to be the person, the woman, I am today. She was there when I was a child, even when my own parents were not. At a time that she should have been looking forward to taking it easier in life, she took on three grandchildren and raised us. She taught me acceptance of myself, and the values that I shaped my life with and, in turn, instilled in my own children. It brings me great jou to see my grandhildren being brought up with those same values.

By: Elena Alkhimova

Elena Alkhimova — Mon, 14 May 2018 05:56:06 +0000

What a wonderful, sincere post. Thank you, Genevieve, for sharing your experience and love. You are the ideal model to follow for all women in the world and for your beautiful daughter. My grandmother is 93 years old. She survived the Second World War and the Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine. Despite the horrors experienced by her, her heart has not lost a feeling of love and kindness. She is a real hero for me, an example of how to be a strong and loving woman and mother for my two children. And also I am very grateful to my mother for unconditional love and care forever. Happy mother’s day to you and your mom and grandmother.

By: Andria

Andria — Mon, 14 May 2018 05:50:10 +0000

I lost my mom, day one and was adopted. I guess it was a blessing because I got an amazing mom. She’s really nice. So nice that she tells corny jokes, and won’t ever tolerate the word hate. Even if you said “I hate waking up too early “. She said that hate is “such a strong word”. I have a diehard tomboy sort of streak in me. A true Wayward Daughter through and through. I came to California at 18 alone and don’t see her much now. Email isn’t really the same. I hope she knows she’s why I love to encourage people and care about them all so much. I adopt anyone that lets me and I am a loyal friend. I don’t know who I’d be if she hadn’t adopted me. I don’t believe I’d want to have any other person to call mom.