My Own Legend's List
Okay, last night I watched Oprah's Legend's Ball. I was not expecting much, but I found myself moved to tears. It was absolutely touching to watch those women receive the thanks and praise they deserve, but probably didn't think about or expect. So, I've decided honor a few women in my life that have helped make me into the woman I am today.
1. My mom, of course. My mom has taught me a lot of things, the biggest one being that there really isn't a whole hell of a lot that I can't do. She is an amazing woman with amazing talents. Growing up, she was a housewife and my dad worked 50-60 hours a week. Since she was home, she took on a lot of the maintenance around the house so he wouldn't have to do it on the weekends. So, she did all the yard work - but she also did a lot of the construction on the house they finished when I was in highschool. I have also learned another lesson from watching her - just because there isn't a lot I can't do doesn't mean it's not better with my husband at my side.
2. My Grandma Juel. This is my father's mother, and she was a huge part of my life growing up. I can't even begin to list all the things I have learned from her over the years, but here's just a few. I've been given a great example of patience, but I haven't learned it yet! I think I only saw her yell in anger a dozen times in my entire life. She has taught me ingenuity. She has never had a lot of money, so when she has needed something she has found a way to make it out of what she has. She has also taught me that just because one person's marriage doesn't look like mine doesn't mean that it doesn't have love, respect, and passion. She has a traditional 1950s marriage, and it used to drive me crazy to watch her "wait on" her husband. As an adult I appreciate that they created their own marriage and they are both content in it. When she broke her hip many years ago I think we all finally learned the lesson that my Grandfather loves and cherishes her more than any of us ever knew.
3. Shelley Dolphin. She was my best friend in jr. high and 9th grade (I moved in 9th grade). It was with her that I really realized how much I appreciate outright honesty. When I was being a bitch, she's just come out and say "Hey, you're being a bitch". There was no pussyfooting around. There was no cattiness. There was no typical female bull. There was just love and honesty.
Take some time to honor and thank the people in your life that have made a difference. They'll appreciate it more than you know.
Jacqui
1. My mom, of course. My mom has taught me a lot of things, the biggest one being that there really isn't a whole hell of a lot that I can't do. She is an amazing woman with amazing talents. Growing up, she was a housewife and my dad worked 50-60 hours a week. Since she was home, she took on a lot of the maintenance around the house so he wouldn't have to do it on the weekends. So, she did all the yard work - but she also did a lot of the construction on the house they finished when I was in highschool. I have also learned another lesson from watching her - just because there isn't a lot I can't do doesn't mean it's not better with my husband at my side.
2. My Grandma Juel. This is my father's mother, and she was a huge part of my life growing up. I can't even begin to list all the things I have learned from her over the years, but here's just a few. I've been given a great example of patience, but I haven't learned it yet! I think I only saw her yell in anger a dozen times in my entire life. She has taught me ingenuity. She has never had a lot of money, so when she has needed something she has found a way to make it out of what she has. She has also taught me that just because one person's marriage doesn't look like mine doesn't mean that it doesn't have love, respect, and passion. She has a traditional 1950s marriage, and it used to drive me crazy to watch her "wait on" her husband. As an adult I appreciate that they created their own marriage and they are both content in it. When she broke her hip many years ago I think we all finally learned the lesson that my Grandfather loves and cherishes her more than any of us ever knew.
3. Shelley Dolphin. She was my best friend in jr. high and 9th grade (I moved in 9th grade). It was with her that I really realized how much I appreciate outright honesty. When I was being a bitch, she's just come out and say "Hey, you're being a bitch". There was no pussyfooting around. There was no cattiness. There was no typical female bull. There was just love and honesty.
Take some time to honor and thank the people in your life that have made a difference. They'll appreciate it more than you know.
Jacqui
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