In light of Women’s History Month, I’ve been reflecting upon the women who have had a significant impact on my life.
I’ve been blessed by some amazing women throughout my life, but the woman with the greatest generational impact on me and my family is my late grandmother.
There are so many examples of the strength my grandmother exhibited throughout her long life. She raised 4 children (a feat in and of itself), including my father, in Grand Island, Nebraska. She taught in the public school system in Grand Island until retirement age. She lived alone and independently well into her 80s.
Her husband, my grandfather, a respected lawyer and aspiring politician in Nebraska, passed away in 1960 after a battle with lymphoma. He left behind my grandmother and her 4 children.
My grandmother has been the matriarch of my father’s family as long as I can remember (and more). She endured so much as a single mother. I regularly reflect upon how her perseverance has allowed me, 2 generations later, and my children, 3 generations later, so many opportunities.
I sometimes view family trees as a chain link, with the top link of the chain holding the most weight, and just one broken link from breaking the chain. My grandmother had so much stacked against her that she could have easily given up. But she didn’t - she fought the good fight and gave everything for the sake of future generations.
I have been blessed with so many strong, courageous women in my “chain link” and I am continually amazed by the women in my life. Being a mom is undoubtedly a heavy load to bear, but I see so many examples of women embracing the challenge and becoming that strong link to support many generations to come.
Thanks for reading,
Before you go, make sure to check out a few of our TallSlim classics...
^^ Our Tall Henley T-Shirts are the perfect comfortable staple with a classy 3-button design. Try our long sleeve for added warmth and extra style this spring... order here!
^^ Stay warm this winter with a hoodie that fits and flatters you... made to be insulating, durable, soft, comfortable, and flattering, it doesn't get better than this. Order here!
^^ Want to dress up but stuck with tight-fitting clothes? Skip the tailor - grab a button up that's designed to fit and flatter you tall build. Order from our color options here!
