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Sliding with Maddy
I am incredibly blessed that I have so many great women in my life who are examples of great moms. Obviously this lady is my #1 Mom choice. She is a great mom and a great grandma. When I get tired or out of patience with Maddy, all I have to do is think about how she did it with four kids ( I don't know the answer!) and I feel inspired. I also feel inspired that she ran the Pike's Peak ascent last year! I hope that someday I can be as amazing as my mom. The following mom's are pretty great in my book too:
My Mom and me at the top of Pike's Peak
Amber Fletcher

Sherry McCluskey

Cindy Hall

Janet Joyner

Amanda Fletcher

Kim Fletcher
Nell Fletcher

Jan Skidmore, Chrissy Cross, and Mildred Eckstein

Jennifer Joyner
Pam Joyner (no picture)

Betty Embry

Sherry Embry

Amanda Embry

Girls from our old small group

Evelyn Tyler

Girls from our Brookhaven small group

Anna Fletcher

Rachel Griffith (our "Dallas mom")




Comments

Jennifer said…
Awww, thanks! Sweet post. You're one amazing mom yourself! So thankful for the example you set for me in your day to day challenges with Maddy on top of everything else!
May 8, 2011 at 6:51 PM
Brittany said…
was that Alyson Kilgore in your old small group picture? She was in my youth group! Short curly hair?
May 8, 2011 at 7:40 PM
Chrissy Cross said…
Thanks for the shout out. :) God knew what a fantastic mom you would be to Maddy, you inspire me!
May 10, 2011 at 3:51 PM
bee said…
No words to express my appreciation. I am one blessed lady. I think you have inspired so many with your love and devotion for Maddy. I told Cindy the other day that I think my girls (and son) out grew me in maturity and wisdom. You all are so intelligent, smart, and beautiful (inside and out) I sometimes feel I am a little girl inside a grey haired wrinkled body. Thank you so very much. I have the best of the best in children. I am BLESSED!!!
May 10, 2011 at 9:14 PM
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