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This Week...Thank You to My Mother and the Many Mother-Influencers in My Life

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This Week...Thank You to My Mother and the Many Mother-Influencers in My Life

 

To all of the mothers and mother-influencers out there...I thank you for all of the sacrifices and love that you have showered on us.

 

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I have been so lucky to have had not just my mother in my life but a strong grandmother, many aunts, and other women who I like to call mother-influencers.

 

Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws. Barbara Kingsolver

 

 

I learned and was influenced by each of them. My mother taught me to find a gift for someone that they want but wouldn’t or couldn’t buy for themselves.

 

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Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a mother.

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One of my aunts loved purses and jewelry. Thus my rather large purse collection! I also learned from her how to be fierce and stand up for what I wanted.

 

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Mother's love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved.

Erich Fromm

 

 

My first neighbor in Florida, while not old enough to be my mother, was very much like a mother to me. I can’t even begin to list everything I learned from her. But one thing I did learn was to laugh and make the most out of any situation you find yourself in.

 

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Looking back at the mothers who have influenced me I learned that one trait they all seemed to share was an abundance of patience.

 

If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands? Milton Berle

 

 

 

Happy Mother’s Day and celebrate all mothers and mother-influencers you know!

 

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Comments (23)

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

What a beautiful post.  The quotes are perfect.  Like you and Nina Hollander I am a big fan of purses...And shoes also.  And, although you may not have had children, I have a feeling your were a mother to many.  Wishing you a delightful Saturday!

May 11, 2019 05:58 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

I love the term mother influencers - so true. I hadn't given it much thought, but there have been women in my life who served in that capacity. I feel so fortunate to have "mom" with us and she is so tickled that you are rooting for the Blazers with her. Mom's are pretty wonderful to have around. 

May 11, 2019 06:39 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Kathy - I too have many mother's in my life and tomorrow my children and I will enjoy give Phyllis a wonderful day.

May 11, 2019 06:50 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I am so thankful for my Mother, she has always done way too much for me and I know she will continue doing so.  I know that she loves me more than anyone in the world does!

May 11, 2019 07:45 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - I also like the term "mother influencer" and many have felt the presence of such people regardless of gender.  

May 11, 2019 08:19 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Kathy Streib tomorrow we'll all be at the nursing home.... at some point, my mother will dismiss us!!!  she'll literally say, you can all go now... that takes about 20 minutes.... 30 minutes, if her two great great grandsons are there....I'm sure Caleb (the 3 yr old) will be there....it's such a bitter sweet day....so Blessed to have my mother alive and soon to be 97...but so sad to see her coloring all day... she was a bank executive... so intelligent with a great work ethic.... she now applies that same work ethic to finishing the coloring sheets she's given every day.... it doesn't matter how tired she is, she won't stop until she's finished her work....

May 11, 2019 08:44 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Kathy Streib - This was a beautiful tribute to mothers and mother influencers everywhere but you made it special and personal. Tomorrow, I am sure you will be with all the mothers and influencers in your own family and it will be such a special day. 

My mom passed 30 years ago... it is so hard to believe. I have been the matriarch of my family ever since.  I am sure she would be so proud of all her sons, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thank you for making this a special remembrance.

May 11, 2019 08:56 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

My brother and sister are taking my mom to a Brazilian restaurant in Houston. I am sure it will be a great time....hopefully I get some photos  :)

May 11, 2019 11:00 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Donald Urschalitz yes Happy Mother's Day to all mothers. 

Nina Hollander we have to be two peas in a pod. I don't care about shoes either but I do love purses!!!!!

 

May 11, 2019 12:45 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sheila Anderson I have friends who are my age and they still have their mothers!  I remind them (not that I need to) how blessed they are. 

Ron and Alexandra Seigel your words made my day!

 

May 11, 2019 12:48 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD my mother has been gone a while and I am so grateful to the other women who have been in my life. Please tell your mother that my Rockets couldn't do it so all of my cheers are going to Blazers!!!!

Grant Schneider please wish Phyliss a Happy Mother's Day for me!!! I'm very happy that I was able to meet her. 

May 11, 2019 12:50 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Brian England That is so sweet and I know that you will treat her like a queen tomorrow. 

Michael Jacobs this is true!  We can make a difference in the lives of others. 

May 11, 2019 12:52 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Barbara Todaro I know it must be bittersweet. It was hard seeing Larry's mother who had a PhD in psychology and a master's bridge player in the last years of her life. 

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® mine's been gone almost 20 years. When I returned to Houston my nieces said "there's a new sheriff in town. Cue thunder & lightning!"

May 11, 2019 12:59 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty find out the name of it for us!!!! Hope they enjoy it. 

May 11, 2019 01:03 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Seeing your post and Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor® post I'm inspired to write one too, thanks.

May 11, 2019 07:10 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I like that you also pay tribute to the influencers in your life, Kathy!  There are all kinds of mothers!

May 12, 2019 01:26 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Kathy, on having this blog FEATURED in the PHOTOS group!

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May 12, 2019 01:26 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Kathy, a very nice tribute for Mothers. I love the quote... "Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a mother".... so true!

May 12, 2019 03:45 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

"Mother influencer" is a great way to put it. I have learned so much from women that would fit into that category.

May 14, 2019 07:55 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

My parents were not perfect and that is not a major revelation for anyone, but I totally dig the genetics that were gifted to me.

Jun 09, 2019 07:51 AM