Hello to you and I hope your doing well, fellow bloggers and blogettes*. Today I would like to talk about "remarkable women" in my life. I was inspired to write this because of a recent conversation with a friend of mine. The first woman I would like to talk about is my mother; Shaundr'e Sherrod.She has been not only a "provider", but a "nurturer", "a great friend",a "teacher"and most of all a mother that always took care of her children, no matter what the circumstance. I say this because I believe a real mother is one who "sacrifices". For example; my mom had made the decision not to pay rent just to make sure we had gifts for Christmas. She always gave us money for our pockets through the years and provided shelter.She put "us" before "herself". That is why I think of my mother as a "remarkable woman". As for the second woman in line, I look up to her because she has changed and continues to get better with time, just like wine and that's my grandmother. She is "vivacious", "stunning" and a "loudmouth", but she is beautiful inside and out.She speaks her mind and will not take any body's mess. No one is perfect, but I am a firm believer in learning as you grow. I tip my hat to her because she "stands up for what she believes in" and "fights for her family".This next woman that has inspired me to write this blog. Her name is ; Adria Aaron. She is not only a "smart" and "beautiful woman", but she knows a lot about "self worth". She is a young mother who has a "gorgeous" looking daughter named Alana that reminds me of a beautiful baby doll. As African American young females, it is important to help "inspire", "educate", "uplift', and "encourage" one another during difficult "hardships" and "trials" that we face in our lives. We all are women that go through similar situations,with our "own minds" and "opinions". We may all walk in a "different pair of shoes", but we are headed on to the "same journey". We want to be "successful", "live lavish" and "offer the best" to our families. I commend her because she is raising her daughter on her own and took matters into her own hands because the father has changed for the worst and she is a full time mother who also works a regular job and that's not easy. When it comes to hurdling the bars in this race called life, this young mother has won the gold medal. The woman I am speaking of is; Sabrina Thompson.She is a "champion". I say this, because her child has been born premature.Her daughter Aniya was in and out of the hospital, over a period of two years. Sabrina has went through going from place to place, coming from another state trying to survive with no family here in New York and even had to live in shelters with a sick child. She has survived it all with no intent of turning back, by enrolling back into college and looking forward to her new life and new apartment with her "strong" and "beautiful" daughter Aniya. What makes this next woman remarkable? I could say it's her natural color green eyes or her "impeccable style" and "booming personality", but-" that's not all it is". Her name is; Imani Wilkey. Imani is remarkable because she is not only beautiful on the outside, but from the inside, it shows. In college, she was a "Cheerleader", and a "dance group coordinator".She has managed to graduate with a degree in Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications just before having her lovely daughter Zhane who is incredibly smart. It is interesting how people can meet one another. I say this because this next lady is not only "smart"- but also"fierce" and "sexy". If I can describe her with one word, it would be"Outstanding". I would have never meant Imani, if it wasn't for my cousin; Antalaya Israel. She is remarkable because she has grown from a "rough tomboy" into a "beautiful" and "classy young woman" who can make you "laugh" and "make the boys cry". She is a tough young woman, no doubt about it. Most men are intimidated by that and she has worked since the age of fourteen and depends on no one to get what she wants out of life. Her personality is witty, funny and definitely outgoing,and never has no problem speaking her mind to anybody, sounds familiar? I know,(laughing out loud) it runs in the family, what can I say? All jokes aside though, she is a college graduate who graduated with honors and I lover her. That is why she is remarkable to me. When I think of this next woman, I hear the song in my head by Ne-yo called "Miss Independent". She pays her own rent and takes care of herself with no help from anyone. Her name is :Tiffani John. She is remarkable and not to mention one of my best friends. Why, you may ask? Well, for starters she is the sweetest person you could ever meet.She is "genuine", "loyal" and "compassionate". I can't forget to tell you she is "beautiful", of course.She has always been a "lover", not a "fighter", but will defend her loved ones. She is no where near a punk, wont get that twisted. How she does it all, is quite interesting. She balances it all with "confidence" and a "cool" attitude. She is also "caring"and very "wise" in my eyes.Last, but not least I will talk about a woman who defines the word: "Caretaker". Her name is: Tionna West. I look up to her because not only is she wonderful to be around but she has always been the one to take care of "others" before "herself". Growing up, Tionna has managed to take care of her sisters and brothers, graduate high school facing "indescribable pressure". Despite the circumstances, she has "overcome her obstacles" and continues to "excel" as a "young woman", a "great sister",and my best friend. She has a beauty about her not just "physically", but in her "aura" and her "personality".Tionna has talent in writing, as a "hairstylist" and she "works hard" and she "never settles for less".She is above "anything petty". That is why she is remarkable to me. I want everyone to know who is reading this blog that you are "remarkable". It doesn't matter if you are a man or a woman, there is something remarkable about us all. You are "destined for greatness" and understand that "the victory will surpass the struggle". Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to read my blog. If it was to long, I apologize. I hope you enjoyed reading this blog as much as I enjoyed writing it.
P.S. I hope you were inspired.
Sincerely yours;
Ms. Inspirational Woman*
