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Tag Archives: Grandmother
To My Mother-in-Law: I Was Wrong
You always stole my thunder. You gave them everything they wanted. You never said no when they asked for anything: a second helping of dessert; candy before dinner; a few more minutes in the bath; or money for the ice … Continue reading
My Mom Who Can Do Anything
I have not always been proud of my mom. She knows this, mainly because I would tell her constantly about all of the things she should be doing differently. It’s only fair then that I take the time to tell … Continue reading
Robert Downey Jr.’s Heartfelt Tribute to His Late Mother, His Inspiration
Upon the recent passing of his inspiring mother, Robert Downey Jr. posted HERstory on Facebook – a story which is deserving of being shared. She actually passed away September 22nd, 2014 and I was very moved by this touching tribute. … Continue reading
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Remembering the Inspiring Women of World War I
In remembrance of the 100th anniversary of “The Great War” or “World War I” and the woman behind the soldiers on the front lines, I will be posting several stories over the next few months highlighting some of the incredible … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia in WW1, Britain in WW1, Canada, Canada in WW1, First World War, Grandmother, herstory, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Mother, nursing in wartime, Poland, Remembering the Great War, The Great War, wartime, Woman, Woman in wars, World War 1, WWI
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Dear Mom, Can You Tell Me How You’ve Done It?
Dear Mom, I can imagine the feeling of sheer joy you felt the day he was born. I can imagine the peace that blanketed you while your arms blanketed him. I can imagine the look in your eyes as you … Continue reading
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Tagged author, family, friend, Grandmother, herstory, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Leah Vidal, letter to mother, Little Miss Wordy, mental fitness, Mentor, Mother, motherhood, parenting, tribute, United States, Woman
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The Lady of My Dreams: Ada Davenport Kendall
In January, 1919, Ada Davenport Kendall had joined a band of distinguished women from all over the United States to march on Washington and protest in support of women’s right to vote. They chained themselves to the fence outside the … Continue reading
Why I created InspiredByMyMom.com
Since I started this blog several months ago I have been asked the question “Why?” more times than I can remember so here goes. Over the years I have had the privilege of hearing many amazing accounts of women with … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, female entrepreneur, friend, friendship, Grandmother, herstory, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Mentor, Mother, Poland, Quebec, refugee, teacher, tribute, wife
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Giving Up Was Not An Option
She was born in Germany in 1922 before returning with her parents to her mother’s village in central Poland in 1926. Not quite 17 when the Second World War broke out and living under German occupation, she knew she would … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, children, friend, friendship, Grandmother, herstory, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Mother, Poland, Second World War, tribute, wife, Woman
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How Nonna Angela Inspired Me – A Reflection
I feel blessed to have been able to spend so much time with my maternal grandmother. As we laid her to rest on what would have been her 91st birthday in January her words “I never expected to live a … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Riolo, Grandmother, herstory, inspiration, Inspired by my mom, inspiring story, Mentor, nonna, teacher, Woman
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