The women through the years that gave me everything I am. Everything that makes me…me.
My sweet mother, Karen, from whom I learned a mother’s unconditional love--and continue to learn that I have hers, each and every day.
And SO many more of my dear mothers through the generations…
Velda Ellen Stapley Ostlund
Estella Vance Stapley
Sarah Indiaetta Vance Young
So many of their stories I’ve shared with you before--so many more of their stories yet to be told--voices yet to be heard…
Ruby LaPriel Riggs Smith
Pauline Udall Smith
Mary West Riggs
Polly May Hunsaker Stapley
Mary Jane Robinson West
Ida Francis Hunt Udall
Lois Barnes Pratt Hunt
Louisa Barnes Pratt and granddaughter--my great-great-great grandmother--Ida Francis Hunt
Marie Elizabeth Nagely Brandley
Anna Meier Brandley Ostlund
Augusta Maria
Brita Stina Anstrom Ostlund
Margaret Cooper West
And how could I forget the incredible mothers that gave all for my husband and my daughters, as well? Here are a few:
Shirely's mother, Fern Ellsworth Gorrell.
And my Father-in-law's beautiful mother, Minnie Frederica Peterson Campbell.
{Mom and I on my wedding day--30 years this week}
Thank-you.
I love you all. Eternally.
Beautiful Julie ♥️
ReplyDeleteLove you, Malinda!
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