About a month ago my parents came to visit us and rub the baby belly. It was AWESOME to have them for a day of fun, but my mom totally tried to guilt me into coming to her retirement ceremony. Normally a jaunt down to Pensacola is no big thing, but the ceremony was after the cutoff for when I was supposed to travel and especially since I'd have to go alone.
However, it's not everyday you get to witness your mom retire from teaching after THIRTY-FIVE years, so I went and surprised her anyways. Apparently my oldest sister thought the same thing, because she surprised us all when she showed up all the way from North Carolina too! There were 50+ retirees, but our mom had the loudest cheering section. I can honestly say, she earned every bit of recognition she got and then some.
She was the one in the red for reference. I dropped the ball on getting a closeup in all the excitement, but here's a closeup for ya...
That would be my incredible Mother-In-LOVE that retired from the Air Force after twenty-two years, BEAT Breast Cancer, and has re-entered the workforce running the show of her own department in an Aviation manufacturing company.
You don't have to be as badass as these two to be a strong woman, but I'm most certainly happy that they will be in Charlie's life. Heck, I'm happy they are an inspiration in my life too. Congrats to both of our momma's making big impacts and kicking butt in their careers. This one's for you ;)
CONGRATS to both of those amazing women. Charlie is a lucky grand baby!!!!! <3
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Charlie will definitely have great female role models! I bet your mom was ecstatic to see you both!
ReplyDeleteThose are definitely some amazing ladies!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your mama! Charlie is definitely going to be around some amazing people!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing women! It's so good that Charlie will have these ladies to look up to!
ReplyDeleteAlso, completely unrelated... I just realized that I never told you that I mentioned your "pregnant and didn't know it" story in passing on my blog earlier this week. It's just too good of a story not to mention. ;)
I come from a line of strong women. That will serve your daughter so well. Congratulations to both moms!
ReplyDeleteThat is great for both of those ladies aka Charlie's grandmas. & how great are you to go down & surprise your mama! Are you just the best! Sounds like your lil one will have some great ladies to learn from. :)
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What a awesome surprise!!!! Congrats to you momma and momma in law!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch amazing role models for your little one! And how special to have you there for her big celebration. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat great mothers and soon we can add you to the list!
ReplyDeletexx Kelly
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