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Thanks Moms!

I just wanted to give a shout out to the two moms who are the reason I have my job.  I am not sure that I would be where I am today without the foundations that they laid. 
Thanks Mom for staying at home with me.  Thanks for doing a good job!  My mom always talked up her job in front of us, and that made a huge impression on me.  I remember more than once my mom almost quit her part time job because the job was requiring too much and taking her away from our home.  She passed her value of motherhood on to me with her words and actions. 
I couldn't stay at home without Jordan's full support.  He wants me at home with the kiddos, and I know the framework that he has for the importance of moms comes from his mom.  She also stayed home and raised her kids full time. She continues to throw out her encouragement in word and deed.  We have no "in-laws" in Jordan's family only "bonus" children and parents.  She is a great "bonus mom."
So thanks Moms for all you have done (and still do) to make me the mom that I am and supporting me as I stay home with my babes!

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  1. SheilaMay 10, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    I love you Tara Renee! I love watching you being a mom. You're doing a wonderful job. Thanks for your kind words.
    I pray God's blessings for you.
    Mom

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