Hi friends! I hope your weekend was filled with fun summery things. Today, I'm excited to share a "female friendly" post to celebrate the women in our lives who've helped shape the people we are today. When I was asked to share a word of wisdom from an influential female in my life I knew just who to pick- my superhuman Grandma Nola.
Grandma Nola is a force to be reckoned with, feisty with firey red hair, a beautiful spirit for truly helping other people (I'm talking sponsoring entire families not related to her), and cooks the best-tasting homemade meals with love. She grew up on a farm and can sew with the best of em, and will find a solution to any medical problem you're having after researching all on her own. She is fiercely independent and always encourages women to get an education and live life on their own terms. She's Facebook, Internet, and email savvy too! She also happens to read this blog everyday so I know she'll get a kick out of this post.
me // mom // grandma Nola (2004- law school graduation) baby brother // grandma Nola
The words of wisdom that Grandma Nola instilled in me from a very young age are
As women especially, we can easily forget this simple sentiment as we go about our lives raising kids, keeping house, and taking care of everyone BUT us or put ourselves way at the bottom of our "lists". My Grandma reminds me that it's important, essential really, to take care of YOU. It's not selfish to call a YOU-time out and get some much needed rest or give yourself permission to let others give a helping hand. Since we don't live close, I still receive handwritten letters that are always signed, "take care of you" and I'll always remember that advice.
In the comments section, I'd love to hear the about an influential woman in your life and the words of wisdom she's shared with you.
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