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My mother is one of the strongest women I know. She has been a shining example of perseverance, steadfastness, loyalty, kindness, generosity, and so many other virtues. She is now in her 80's. She has devoted her life to helping others. In her 40's and 50's she was the director for a woman's shelter and during that time she helped a young mother retrieve her daughter from the war in Bosnia in very much the same way as the movie "Not Without my Daughter". For this effort she was awarded the Governor General's Award of Canada. When she moved to the Atlantic provinces, she continued to help immigrants settle in Canada, aiding with finding and furnishing apartments, getting jobs, doing complicated paperwork, all as a volunteer! Last year she was awarded the Humanitarian Aid award for a local charity organization. I have learned so much from her actions, her heart position, her attitudes and her selfless ambitions. This is what I will cherish and want to pass on.
I recognize that I have been blessed to have such an amazing mother and I strive to be that strong for my own children. She is the inspiration for the Strong collection. It's about celebrating the women that came before us, the sacrifices they made for our well-being, the virtues they instilled in us, the heritage they left behind, and the continued responsibility towards the next generations, that rests on our shoulders. This is not meant to be a burden, but an honor.
Mother's day is just around the corner. Take time to honor the mothers and women in your lives that have inspired you to be the person you are today.
I recognize that I have been blessed to have such an amazing mother and I strive to be that strong for my own children. She is the inspiration for the Strong collection. It's about celebrating the women that came before us, the sacrifices they made for our well-being, the virtues they instilled in us, the heritage they left behind, and the continued responsibility towards the next generations, that rests on our shoulders. This is not meant to be a burden, but an honor.
Mother's day is just around the corner. Take time to honor the mothers and women in your lives that have inspired you to be the person you are today.
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