My Heritage

Women's Conference has always been a weekend of importance in my family. Growing up it was the weekend that mom went off with her sisters and she always brought us back something fun. Now I am all grown up and conveniently live where the fun happens! My mom doesn't buy me fun things anymore, but I do get to eat out with them for the weekend, which is just as good. : ) I have always loved hanging out with "the women" of the family (namely my mom, grandma, and aunts) and listening to them tell stories of the past and discuss issues of the present. They may not look it on first glance, but they are really quite wise and have a wonderful perspective on life. I found myself particularly enjoying learning from them as mothers now that I am a mother myself. Listening to them tell stories about their kids never sleeping, teething nightmares, and the realities of being a mother was so good for me. The thing I love about my family is that they don't sugar coat things and are not afraid to admit that there were days when they flat out didn't like their child. This makes me believe that maybe I really am cut out for this whole mother thing and it gives me hope that someday, I will be able to go have fun, kid free, weekend trips with my sisters; and until I get to that point, I have so much to look forward to. I love my family heritage, past and present, and have always had a strong sense of carrying my family heritage with me. And I know that with the silent encouragement and wisdom from those I love, I too will be able to live up to my family names and pass that on to my children. Thanks ladies-I love you all!