Dear Daughter - Why Did You Turn Out This Way?

Dear Daughter:  Looking at you I see reflections of myself.  I see my youth, my aspirations, my passions and parts of my personality.  I am amazed when I look at you and realize I had a small part in forming who you are; that pleases me.  You are more than I ever hoped to be.  I thank God to have had some influence in your life decisions. My precious, beloved daughter - the bottom line is you never cease to amaze me at what an incredible, intelligent, beautiful, gentle, wise and humorous woman you are.  I am proud to call you friend and even prouder to call you daughter.

Rochelle at two

One Woman Can Make a Difference

I have been thinking of women in general and all the contributions to various aspects of society by influential women around the world.  I thought about women who had made an impact on my life; as a child, a young woman and midlife.

I realized I needed to focus on one woman who had a great influence on my life for over three decades.