Originally Posted by crashnquilt
My mother was very encouraging to my brothers and I. She became a single mother of 3 in the 50's. The era of time when being a single mom was NOT fashionable and gave cause to many a wagging tongue. But she never once let those rumors affect her or us children. She held her proud and taught us to do the same. Every day Mom would say, "I have faith in you. You can do whatever you set your mind too."
Even though rumors flew faster than a jet in our neighborhood, they sure didn't stop us kids. All three of us grew up to be successful business people.
I can relate to the things you are saying because my mom became the single mother of 3 in the late 30's. She had no child support from the man she was married to and there was no government support at that time. Until she met my dad and married him going was very tough. She rose above all the things people said and was also very successful in the things she did. I am so grateful to her for being a perfectionist and teaching me the right way to do things. I would not have the skills I have if it hadn't been for her. Thanks Mom!!