If you look up ‘mom’ in the dictionary, you would find mine. She is all the things that come to mind when you think of what a mom should be: loving, compassionate, caring, generous and committed. I’ve never had to wonder if my mom would be there for me. She has been one of my biggest cheerleaders and supporters from the very beginning. My parents were there at every dance recital and school event. If I was involved in something, she was right there with me. When I wanted to invite 20+ friends over to the house after church, she graciously opened our home (& kitchen 😉 ).

The foundation for She is Loved was poured decades ago as I grew up learning how to love on and serve people from my mom’s example. She always pays attention to the details and goes the extra mile to make sure someone feels loved in a way that’s uniquely them. Getting cards and themed boxes in the mail from her ‘just because’ is the norm vs the exception. Birthday and Christmas gifts, even if they are mundane themselves, always have a personalized flair…I don’t know how many times I’ve woken up to scavenger hunt clues hanging from my bedroom fan, or jelly beans making a trail to Easter baskets. Mom has always done what she could to make life fun and interesting.

On behalf of every She is Loved lady who will reap the benefits of what you have sown throughout my life, and from me personally, THANK YOU mom for being you. Thank you for showing me God and His love with everything you have. Thank you for always being in my corner. You are so very loved.

{Photography by: Jordan Brittley}