To The Women On My Journey
I am always amazed at the power of women.
Although women continue to fight for equal rights and justice throughout this world, it is important to acknowledge the progress that has been made because brave women saw the need to fight oppression in the world and demand equality. I have not known a world where I could not vote nor have I ever been denied the right for education. However, it is because of brave women before me that I have the rights I do today. I do not hesitate to say that I often question if I would have had the courage to go against a father, husband and culture if I were faced with the same circumstances. What I realize is that women make a difference each day in small ways. Each day there is a woman somewhere making a difference in someone’s life. It could be a mother caring for her child, a teacher encouraging a student or a friend holding out a hand to another. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I want to thank all of the women on my journey. I’m thankful for those women I know only from history books who had no idea I would exist but prayed there would someday be a young women who could easily do the actions they were denied. I’m blessed with a long line of women in my family who had both success and failures along the way. I am a result of how they lived their lives. I’m equally grateful for the beautiful women of all ages who I consider role models, mentors, peers and friends. Today I encourage you to put away thoughts of pettiness and express your thanks to a few women on your own journey. The following poem was a framed gift I provided to both my Mom and Grandmother at my wedding rehearsal dinner. It spoke to me in many ways as I learned many lessons from them throughout my life. I now want to pass it along to each of you. Thank you for following along on this journey with me.
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Such a perfect post today! Thank you for everything you do! And I love that poem… So beautiful!
Thanks girl!! XO
What a beautiful quote 🙂 Thank you for sharing such positive words today… and happy International Woman’s Day to you, too! XOXO
Right back at you Charlotte!! XOXO
That is a beautiful poem. I always love reading your posts. This was very inspiring today. Thanks!
Thank you Christine! Your words mean so much!
Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing that. And thank you for being a part of my journey!
Thank you Anne! I’m grateful you are part of mine.
“I am always amazed at the power of women.”
Holy cow, I could not agree with this more. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized how supportive women can be of one another (unlike our younger years when we’re not always so nice).
I feel the same way Daniela! The support and love of my female friends has been amazing in my life. If only we could realize that when we were in high school. Thanks for stopping by.
So beautiful and inspiring! I wrote a post for today’s activities as well. I love that you are reflecting back at the women who have been an important part of your journey! xo
Thanks Chelsea. We need to remember that we aren’t in this alone. I loved your post! XO
What a great thing to share today. So many women have made a difference in my life. I’m so grateful to get to know even more through the blog. Here’s to you today too Sheryl!
And here’s to you!!! XOXO
What a beautiful post! We are definitely on this journey together and we ladies need to lift each other up!! This made me smile!
If you smiled, the the purpose of this post has been accomplished!! We need to support each other and inspire.
This is such a great post 🙂 I’m a day behind, but happy women’s day none the less.