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Many spent the weekend celebrating Mother’s Day across the country.  We did in our family as well.  As I imagine, the day has many different emotions for so many people.  Many no longer have their mothers, grandmothers and most likely are mourning the loss of children.

My mom lost her battle to Melanoma when she was 41 years old.  I was just shy of 18 years old and a senior in High School.  She was “mom” so she had to be old, right? But thinking about her being diagnosed at the age of 34 is scary as hell. And as I approach 40, it’s even scarier to think about the emotions she and my dad faced during that time.  It was a very difficult time as you can certainly imagine.  My sister was away at college, I was trying to prepare to leave for college and there were so many worries.  Would dad be OK?  How will we make it without mom in our lives?  So many questions…

I do celebrate Mother’s Day for so many reasons.  I had an amazing, strong and inspiring mother that will forever shape the woman I am today.  My kids will know her through me and all the memories I can share with them.  Being a mother has been the most amazing journey and I’m sure it’s only just begun.

Not only do I celebrate my mom’s life, but also all the other women that have helped shape me over the years.  I often stayed at Aunts and Uncles’ houses over weekends so my dad could visit mom wherever she may have been staying for treatment.  My grandmothers, whom have only since been gone after my mom passed.  Both amazingly strong women.  My step mom, whom loves my kids as though they were her own.  And finally my mother in law.  She is the one that keeps my kids on a daily basis and for which I am so thankful.  She is Mamaw to them and always will be.

Do I grieve the loss of my own mom…Absolutely.  I always will.  However, I am truly blessed with the number of other amazing ladies in my life that are so very dear to me.  So while I miss her, I also thank her for showing me how to love and to be a mother myself.  In the 18 years, I had her in my life, she was the strongest, most amazing woman.  She never gave up the fight, with endless treatments and surgeries over the 7 years in which she was sick.  She would get discharged from the hospital and show up at my basketball game the same night.  Dedication at its finest!

I know this post isn’t fitness or health related but it’s from the heart.  Life is about so much more than meets the eye.  I probably wouldn’t be sitting her writing this post if it weren’t for the amazing mother I had that inspired me to inspire others.

So I ask you to just be thankful.  Be thankful for those around you that shape you and those that shape your children.  The influence doesn’t have to be long for it to be lasting.  Be thankful for your health, for it can all change in a moment.  If you are struggling with your health, I urge you to take action.  Tomorrow is never promised and today is the day to make count.

Happy Mother’s Day to all you amazing mamas out there.  I hope you had a blessed day with your families.

Yours In Good Health!

Karee

I am a wife and mother and work a full time job that I love… being a Physical Therapist.   I have found a new passion helping others reach their weight loss and nutrition goals after losing 75lbs myself. I choose to pay it forward and help others along their journey.  Please let me know if I can help you with your new life, either physically or financially!

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