This is my mom. We go way back. She is the rock in my life. She always knows what to say and what to do. She taught me how to be a Godly woman and how to love others. She's always the one who goes to concerts with me. (We're seeing Weird Al in a couple weeks, woohoo!) We share a love of One Direction, partially my fault for that one, haha! Anyone who knows her knows what an amazing person she is. She has the biggest heart in the world and would do anything for you. She is such a blessing and I'm glad God chose her to be my mom. I couldn't have gotten through life without you.
This is my Grandma. I hate that I don't live close enough to her, so I'm not able to see her whenever I want. But the times I do get to see her, I cherish so much. I still get super excited when we go to her house. I love spending time with her and going out to eat seafood. (There ain't no seafood like South Carolina seafood, y'all.) She is so strong and loving and she means the world to me. She is such a blessing. I love you so much, I'll always be Doe Doe. :)
This is my Granny. She is one of the strongest people I know, and makes a mean dirt pudding. These past couple months have been hard on all of us, and I can't imagine what she's had to go through. We were always a strong family and super close with everyone in my family, but I believe these past couple of months have made us even stronger. Granny is our rock. God knew what he was doing when he put my Grandma and my Granny in my life. My heart overflows with love for both of them.
This is my Grandma Dottie (in the purple, I know this isn't the best picture, but it's the most recent!) I am truly blessed to have three grandmas in my life. Like, can you imagine having three? Holy cow. Even though we aren't blood related, you are such an amazing person and never fail to make all of us laugh with your stories. You are such an inspiring woman and I wish we lived closer so we could see you more.
These are some of my wonderful aunts. (I don't have pictures with all of them, or none I could find right off hand.) I've grown up with lots of strong women in my life and I'm so thankful. There have been so many moments in my life that I remember with each of you. I know I'm always quiet and don't always say it, but y'all mean so so much to me. I get so excited to go to family reunions/parties/get-togethers. I love seeing everyone. I am just so blessed to have you all. All the advice, stories, jokes, and everything you all have told me, I hold in my heart. I still have all the birthday cards, the graduation cards, and everything. You all are so amazing and strong and just all around amazing women. You're all great mothers/have been like a mother to me and I can't thank you enough. Aunt Eva, Aunt Trish, Aunt Alicia, Aunt Teresa, Aunt Gail, Aunt Kay, and Aunt Claudia: I love you all so much!
A few of my cousins are mommies, so this is for you. Emmi, Parker is so lucky to have you as a mom. She is such a little ball of sunshine and I know she gets it from you. And thank you for doing my hair for prom, I know that was a over year ago but I loved it so much, haha! I need to get it cut again soon!
And also a very happy mother's day to my cousins Sarah and Mendy. They are such wonderful moms as well and I miss them so much!
Also, a very happy mother's day to my friend, Delaini. We didn't really become friends until senior year of high school, but I had so much fun planning events and becoming friends with you over that short time. You are such an amazing mom to Shooter. From the pictures and things you post, I can tell how much he loves you and you love him. I know you love him with everything in you and I hope you had an amazing first mother's day. <3
There are also many other women in my life that have been like mothers to me. They've always supported me and cheered me on. From being there if I needed someone to talk to, bringing me closer to God, giving me rides, feeding me, making sure I was okay, or just treating me like I was your own child (even if it was forever ago!), I appreciate you all so much and hope you had an amazing mother's day. You all are amazing mommas and I know your own kids love you dearly. So here's to you, Laurie Hinkle, Tonia Rozell, Michelle Hollingsworth, Mrs. Margaret Ann, Stacey Ballinger, Mrs. Maggie Puccini, and Mrs. Vicki Vickery. Y'all are a blessing and I thank God for your love and kindness everyday.
I hope your Mother's Day was full of love and laughter, and hopefully a lot of sweets.
-Rachel xx
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