My grandmother held executive positions when women were only accepted as secretaries. She endured discrimination for her age, her race, and her gender, all the while managing to turn around several organizations. She raised six children after her husband moved her to the United States, then abandoned her for a wild, womanizing lifestyle. Her second husband would have adopted all the kids, but only the youngest two were ready to call a new man, "Father." She has won awards for political and community activism, and for the botanical gardens she raised outside every home she lived. I could say more, but there's really too much to say. She is a faith-filled, wisdom-opinionated, world-changing, family-focused powerhouse of a woman. She's in her late eighties, and still pushing her limits writing novels, poetry, and learning new technology. I am amazed by her.
My mom continued the legacy. She home-birthed and home-schooled five girls. We are now five women, and if I can say it, five powerful, amazing women. (My dad also raised us, and is equally responsible, but I'm talking about the women at the moment ;). She is an educator, senior pastor, counselor, sewing instruction, wisdom-giver, and deep well for those who have privilege of knowing her intimately.
"Us girls" will hopefully continue to grow in their footsteps, and multiply the legacy in our children. Here's a few photos of our four generations from my grandmother's recent visit.
