THERE IS NO LOVE LIKE A MOTHER’S
Honoring 2 Special Mothers in My Life
Being a great mom comes in all shapes and sizes. Today, I am blessed to have both my mom and mother-in-law. They both show me and my entire family unconditional love and support. I’m so grateful my kids have two great examples of amazing mothers. Before I was born, my mom was a RN in the OR. When my older sister was born, she gave up her career to be a stay-at-home mom. To this day, she still misses being a nurse, and staying home with the kids all day can surely rob you of some much needed adult conversation and interaction. But she was then able to devote everything to her children. Growing up, it was fantastic to spend so much time with my mother. She was always available when I needed her. In high school, we drove 30–45 minutes to my school each day, and we had a lot of excellent talking time. Those car rides allowed her to have a strong impact on me, even in those teenage years. My mother-in-law, however, has always worked outside the home as a choral music teacher for schools and churches. My wife grew up with this amazing example of a mom who effectively balanced work and motherhood and went on to raise amazing kids. Even later in life, she is still very active in both the church and community. My
wife, as a physician, is also an out-of-the-house working mom, juggling both a career and the kids like a pro. Having my kids experience both of these examples of moms who did things a little differently but successfully raised children is a godsend. Because my mom invested 100% of her time in her children
and my mother-in- law was extremely
intentional about creating special moments, we too value quality over quantity when it comes to our time spent with the kids or together as a family. In a world where social media and the constant need to have a device in your hand is so prevalent, we try extra hard to create those powerful moments, using my mother and mother-in-law as great examples.
INSPIRATION
TODAY’S SIP
Neiman Cellars Tour AN ANNIVERSARY WINE SPECIAL
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” –Arthur Ashe
Last month, my wife and I celebrated our 21st anniversary in Napa Valley. As part of our Napa experience, we were lucky enough to tour Neiman Cellars with the owner, Drew Neiman, who showed us around the estate and winery. Having the chance to learn about his history and the passion behind the wine was second to none — we fell in love with it. Not to mention, the Neiman Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon offers a bold and elegant taste that pairs best with beef, lamb, or game. It is absolutely fabulous — perfect for a romantic evening celebrating 21 years!
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