Yesterday was blog day but somehow amidst my day of trying to calculate how I can generate some
extra vacation time and planning a birthday lunch for a colleague
I managed to not blog
I don't have a real topic so let's see what is on my mind
maybe I will just discuss what is going on with me in my world right now
I just returned from Detroit for a fast and furious weekend to celebrate my sisters' bridal luncheon
it's always good to go home
there is nothing like sleeping in my bed
YES I said MY bed
there is nothing like being under the roof with my parents
I feel like I can step out of my mommy role for a minute and just let loose drink wine
and be April
because after all from the moment Grampy picked Jord and I up from the airport
I recognize that it's all about her and they are there to love on her and indulge her
as grandparents do so well
Saturday I sat at the "family" table of the most beautiful women besides my Mom
although technically my Mom was at the table too
As a young woman growing up it is SO key to have the proper role models and mentors
they help guide you and influence you
I sat and looked at my two Moms and surrogate Aunts :Sabrina, Jennie, and Debbie
and thought wow this is the epitome of Essence magazine and beauty inside and out
these women oozed class and classic beauty and elegance
from their well put together appropriate ensembles to their care of themselves and the warmth and
obvious love of their family
leaving the luncheon yes I was excited about my sister's upcoming nuptials
but more than anything I walked away excited to be a woman and loving family
AND seeing women who are all aging yet not aging but doing so gracefully and so well
There were elements of all 5 women that I can weave into my life and into ME
Nothing is more empowering then seeing women who are strong and courageous and who have lived
life but not let life live them
despite different seasons and storms these pillars still are standing
standing with the awe inspiring womanliness that makes me proud to be a woman
Soooo to my Mom, my other Mom and my Aunts..
thank you for being excellent role models and showing me "how it's done"!
