My mom was born the youngest of 8 in St Joseph, Il. Her family wasn't well off, so my mom never got the opportunity to purse an education past high school. I know my mom too of work when I was born, but I cannot remember a time when she didn't work.
My mom started in banking as a teller. I saw her work hard and slowly ascend the corporate ladder becoming Vice President. She was part of a core group of people that opened a new bank in Champaign, Il.
I never had any negative feelings about my mom working. In fact, I cannot imagine my mom not working. It is part of who she is. I don't know if she will ever retire.
In my life my mom has taught me a lot. She has taught me practical things like how to cook or do my own laundry, she wanted to raise a son that could be independent. Through her life she also taught me the value of a honest days work, of perseverance and the importance of education, both in and out of the classroom. She taught me that a strong, working woman can also be a great mom.
I am thankful for my mother. For everything my mom taught me. But most of all I am thankful she is my mom.
VALERIE WELCH
My wife is an amazing woman. She is beautiful and smart and loving and funny and my best friend. I cannot imagine any one else I would rather travel through this life with.
She is a wonderful mother. The way our life has played out she has been the bread winner for our family. I am thankful for the sacrifices she makes everyday for me and the kids.
She is a wonderful doctor, loved by her patients. I cannot tell you how many times someone found out I was her husband and told me how much they love her. The truth is she would also be a great stay at home mom. Some days I feel guilty that I cannot give her the same opportunity to experience what she had provided for me.
So on this Mother's Day I am thankful for my bride, my partner, my best friend and above all, the wonderful mother to our two boys.
*Yes, this is a day late. Monday is my blog update day, and while I had this written on paper I was too busy enjoying Mother's Day with my family to get it online.
Photo Credits: Cooper Welch
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