In March there is an event in my town called Inspiring Women of Huron County. The event is designed to recognize women in our community who are role models and advocates for women and families, and who have used their vision, talent and determination to make a difference. This year 21 women were nominated.
I nominated one of these women myself. I know many women in the community but this particular person has really made an impact in my life this past year, including my future “career” path. I felt the nomination was truly well deserved.
The nominee was sent my submission that I wrote about her. While I felt I could have covered so much more, she messaged me to tell me how much she appreciated what I had written, and how great it felt to be recognized for her efforts outside of her children and pursuing her passion.
This got me thinking, don’t we all feel that way? Especially as mothers. We often feel like we’ve lost ourselves and become an extension of our children, and that we are mostly recognized through them. We often feel unappreciated for all we do, like it’s not noticed. Wouldn’t we all feel better to have someone say hey, I see you, you’re rocking it over there!
So with this blog I propose a challenge. I want all of you reading this to think of a woman (or two or three) in your life that inspires you. Write them a note on what is is about them that you find inspiring, how they’ve made a difference in the lives of others, and how that has had an effect on you.
Big things happen when women support each other.
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