**WONDER WOMEN WEDNESDAY!**

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**WONDER WOMEN WEDNESDAY!**
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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 9:29am
Happy hUMp Day ladies!!!

Today Connie and I would like you to tell us about the woman who has been the biggest inspiration of your life. Mom? A teacher? A mentor? Who is YOUR "wonder woman"?

((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))

Tara and Connie

 

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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 9:46am
My wonder women is my mom. What I like most and appreciate the most is the way she never judges. Most of the time I am around dh's family who are always gossiping and judging everyone else in the family. I think every single member of his family all have multiple knives sticking out of their backs. It is nice that I can be around my mom, I can talk to her about anything, she won't judge me or anyone else and it is very refreshing. She is also so giving and worships her grandson. She works hard and is always wanting to help us. I don't admire anyone else the way I admire her. Thanks Tara and Connie!

Stacy
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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 9:50am
At the risk of being cliched, my Mom is my Superwoman. She was a stay-at-home Mom in the 70s when it was definitely NOT considered acceptable to do so, she always -- without thinking -- sacrifices her own comfort or needs to help her family, she is always willing to listen and offer advice on even the most personal subjects (and I don't know how she does it, but she's never wrong...), and she has opened her arms and her doors willingly to my friends throughout the years and, most importantly, to my DH when he arrived on the scene.

But the biggest reason she's my superhero is because she's saved my Dad's life at least three times since I was 13. He has a very severe heart condition, and over the course of the last 20 years he's had three very serious "episodes" that would have killed him had she not used her intuition, intelligence and quick-thinking. The doctors have even said that's that case -- that without her he would have died. So because of my Mom I've had my Dad for 20 years longer than I would have if she hadn't been so loving, attentive and dedicated to him -- and to us.

I adore both my parents (and hope my DH and I can be half as good as they are) and appreciate them more as time passes -- especially now that we're trying to have a family of our own. My Mom is the reason we're still a COMPLETE family, and there's nothing I could ever do to thank her for that. Well, except maybe give her a long-awaited grandchild! (I'm working on it!!! LOL).

Thanks for letting me share my super-mom with you!

Kristin

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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 9:56am
Hi All,

That question is an easy one for me. My mom has always been my "wonder woman". She raised my brother and I alone, working min. wage jobs just to keep us fed. She was imminently fair, and taught me how to have a conscience. I have done very well in my life because of that. She is now ill, and on permanent disability, with fibromyalgia. We suspect she may also have MS. She still trys really hard to be helpful when ever she can, and she is even taking an interior design course by correspondance!

For all of those reasons, and many more, my mom is, and always will be my hero.

Melissa

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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 10:35am
My "wonder woman" is definately my mom also. She raised three girls by herself, sometimes it took three jobs to do it, but she did whatever it took. She is so strong. SHe taught me I can do anything if I want to bad enough. And that I could do anything a man could do just as well, or even better. When I was a teenager so many of my friends faught with their mothers, but I never faught with my mom. She is an amazing woman, and amazing mom, and a good friend. I only hope I can be as good a mom as she is.
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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 10:57am
My Wonder Woman is my Aunt Ann. She has always been there for me, to celebrate good times and to support me through bad ones. She has always been someone to look up to, with a strong sense of values, a generous heart, and a pure soul. People tell me I look a lot and act a lot like her -- one of my friends said I was a "Mini Me" of her after meeting her at my bridal shower. To hear that is always one of the nicest compliments I could receive.

I love her to death and she's one of my very best friends :)

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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 11:17am
Stacy,

If I didn't know better I'd say we have the same families! My mom is my wonder woman for many of the same reasons Stacy mentioned. My mom has always been there for me. She supports me in everything I do whether she agrees with me or not. I just hope I can be as great of a mom to my kids as she has been to me.

Chrissy

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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 11:57am
Well, my mom is my superwoman! Over the years she has been there for us (3 kids) at every turn, always changing her needs to ours. Seven years ago she lost her sister to cancer (my aunt) and was there with her every step of the way. She kept the family together and strong, especially taking care of my grandparents. This past year my grandma's cancer returned and she took care of her taking her to all her medical appointments because my grandpa can't drive anymore. This past April Grandma died and my mom was there holding her hand, keeping everyone strong as grandma passed into a Greater world. I know it has not always been easy for her, but she has handled it with quiet grace. Additionally, she loves grandchildren. My sister has two kids and she's just waiting with anxious breath for more. For all of these reasons and more, my mom is my superwoman!

{ In thinking about these posts, I wonder how many of our superwomen know that we think they are. Maybe our challenge should be to let them know !}

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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 12:36pm
I will have to say my Mom also is the wonder woman in my life. For many of the same reasons as above....she has also been there for me through thick and thin- no judgements, just hugs and caring support. She is such a strong woman, having 3 children and losing my sister at 2yrs to leukemia- I just can't imagine how she coped and kept it together for my brother and I through all that. She is also suffering from fibromyalgia but works through it with good and bad days. She has always been such a positive influence on me with never ending encouragement. She is very precious to me.

((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))to all of our wonder women!

Tara
 

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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 2:13pm
I can honestly say I haven't really had an inspirational person in my life till I met dh (before we married) and his sister, Penny. She would have to be the one that inspires me most...she never forgets a birthday or anniversary, she never says a mean word to or about anyone, she loves and takes care of her dh and 30 year old ds who was born with spinabifida...a remarkable woman, that I hope in 20 years when I'm her age, that I too give every day 100% and that I love life to the fullest and without any regrets, just like she does.

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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 2:45pm
I would also have to say that my mom is my wonder woman. She was a stay at home mom when my sister and I were growing up and was always there for us. She is always supportive no matter what the situation. She is kind and considerate to all. I hope to be as good a mom as she still is!

Jennifer

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