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This One Is For You, Mom. With Love.

In recent months I’ve written more about my dad as we (and I) navigate the waters of grief and loss. Which makes sense, but might give you the sense that he’s more important to us than our mom.

You know I was on the launch team for the Gutsy Girls: Strong Chrisitan Women Who Impacted the World. When the author asked if any of us on the launch team wanted to write about a person we know who is gutsy, my mom instantly came to mind–you’ll see why in the post.

What I didn’t know, is Amy (the author) selected the piece about my mom to be the lead off piece in the series!

How appropriate.

Mom, the line of people who love and admire you is long, far longer than you realize. But as is befitting to your values, the front of the line is crowded with your family. It has been our rare privilege in the months, that are moving into years, since Dad died to walk with you and continue to learn from you. We love you.

This picture was taken on Sunday — Mom with her youngest granddaughter.

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Will you please follow me to Amy Sullivan’s site? Our mom is worth a click :).

I love you. And I know Elizabeth, Laura, Del, Sue, and the girls are right there with me on that sentiment. You are a gutsy girl.

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8 Comments October 6, 2015

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My name is Amy and I live in the messy middle of life. I have been Redeemed from permanent muck and live with the tension of the Already and Not Yet.

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  1. Laura says

    October 6, 2015 at 6:39 am

    I love this piece. Mom is a gutsy gal indeed! What a leader, mentor, care-taker and nurturer. I’m so proud of her and have learned so much from her and am so glad she’s our mom :)

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    • Amy says

      October 8, 2015 at 5:41 pm

      Me too. on all fronts :)!

      Reply
  2. Bev Howard says

    October 6, 2015 at 7:35 am

    Hi Amy, I really enjoyed your piece about your mother. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Amy says

      October 8, 2015 at 5:41 pm

      Thank you Bev!

      Reply
  3. JoDee says

    October 7, 2015 at 12:27 am

    This is a beautiful tribute, friend. My heart Boeotia to you all as you grieve your loss in a fresh way on Friday. Love to you all.

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    • Amy says

      October 8, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      We’ve got some plans :)!!

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  4. Mark Allman says

    October 7, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Amy,
    What a wonderful tribute to your mom. Go Mrs Young! I for one would plant that shrub. :)

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    • Amy says

      October 8, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Thanks Mark, and that is a GREAT idea :)

      Reply

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