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Our Featured Mom that Rocks, 2011
Wanda Shoemaker, YOU ROCKEssay Written by
Brooke Shoemaker
"My mom is amazing; she needs to be recognized. Not only has she been a model of perfection & consistent source of unconditional love throughout my life, but she is now 54 & taking on a whole new challenging role as legal guardian of one of her grandchildren as well. My niece, Hayley, is 6 years old, & very incapable of doing most things normal children can do. Three years ago, Hayley suffered a spinal cord injury which left her temporarily paralyzed from the neck down. MRI revealed a rare, genetic brain stem malformation called a chiari, which caused her to be severely injured extremely easily. We had no idea her little body was so fragile until it was too late. In the absence of my sister, my parents stepped up to the plate to make sure that Hayley had the best care available. Hayley has made leaps and bounds in her recovery, but the process is long. My mom has spent all of her time & energy into getting Hayley to all of her various therapy sessions, keeping on top of the ever-changing healthcare plans and insurance requirements, keeping Hayley fitted properly for all of her medical needs (wheelchair, leg braces, canes, walkers, etc.), all while being Hayley's biggest supporter and making sure she lives as normal of a life as she possibly can. Meanwhile, no attention is ever taken away from her other grandchildren, her children, or my dad. Her nickname is "Wanda Woman", and she is definitely a modern Super Heroine. My mother is a graceful example of faith and virtue; her legacy will continue through me indefinitely, as I follow in her footsteps as wife and mother. I leave the nest in 2 weeks to prepare for my August wedding in Alabama.
I thank you for taking the time to read about my mother, although 300 words are not nearly enough to give you a good picture of her worthiness. I'm not sure what is more exciting, the prize or simply the recognition as a deserving, rockstar mom!"
Written by Brooke Shoemaker
Essay of 300 words or Less
Here is where it all happens Next Year! You put down with the power of the pen and prose writing about a very special Mom. Nothing magical is needed ... Just a bit of sincerity! Please read the RULES of the Essay and submit it by email to info@MothersThatRock.com
2011 Presentation
Lisa Karlstedt presents Brooke Shoemaker the diamond pendent!
Philanthropy
the study of the origin of this word (etymology) means "the love of humanity", in the sense of "what it is to be human", the essence of our humanity. In modern practical terms, it is "private initiatives for public good, focusing on quality of life"—balancing the social-scientific aspect emphasized in the twentieth century, with the long-traditional and original humanistic core of this words ancient coinage.
Wikipedia
A mother is
the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts. ~
Washington Irving