This month, I got to go home for a couple days to celebrate my mother’s retirement. My sisters and I flew in from different parts of the country to celebrate her in Georgia. We only get to all be together once or twice a year, so it was a gift to have this time.
The celebration felt surreal. My mom has always worked, and her career was a central part of her story as a mother. When I think back to my childhood, I remember her picking me up from school, fresh off her 9-5, wearing a suit and pearls. That was my favorite image of my mom. Looking back, I realize how much she embodied beauty and strength through her work.
My mom spent 32 years with the same company. Her career was not just a way to provide for us; it also created a community of coworkers who became like family. They prayed me up when I was a kid, kept pictures of me on their desks, and showed our family what the kingdom of heaven looks like through their kindness and love.
Watching such a significant chapter close was inspiring. My mom’s career is a testament to how God led her steps, guiding her to a place where she could be a light and a blessing to others.
As my mom’s career ends, I am trying to start on my own! I’m inspired by her life and the way the Lord blessed her steps.
And all I know is He is blessing ours today.
Cheers to the journey ahead!
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