Have you ever stopped to think about all the things that you

inherited from your mom? The good, the maybe not

so good, the hilarious. Well, this

Mother's Day, I did just that, and I realized

just how much of myself comes directly

from my mom. Today, in this special Mother's

Day edition, let's look at the traits we inherit from

our mothers and the indelible mark they leave

on our lives. So let's talk about

wit. Most who know my mom will tell

you of her wit. It it kind of

sneaks up on you. Like, it's after she has

said something, then you think,

did did she just say that? Well, at 82

years young, my mom can outwit anyone in the

room, but she's earned the right to say

exactly what's on her mind. And let me tell you,

she does. She makes us laugh too.

That razor sharp humor, it's something I I

I cherish, and I see so much of her in

the way humor plays a role in my life. Well, at

least, I think I'm funny. Then,

there's her fashion sense. My mom has always

turned heads with her style from

embellished suits to those iconic

big church hats that she wears as a church

musician and a pastor's wife. She's a fashion

icon in her own right. And though I may

not rock the big hats, her sense of style has

rubbed off on me. So just the other day, I

ordered the same sweatsuit that she got

from Amazon. Now how many of you can say

that you're trying to dress like your 82 year old mom?

Speaking of inspiration, can we talk about work ethic?

This is a trade that has fundamentally shaped

me. Growing up, my mom was the rock of our

family, especially when my dad was ill and couldn't

work. She juggled 2 2 jobs,

led a a traveling church choir,

and somehow managed to keep us thriving.

Her relentless drive is

something that I've undoubtedly inherited, and

when she tells me I'm doing too much, I have to remind her,

I got it from her. And speaking of her

roles, let's not forget her music. So

my mom plays the piano and she does so by

ear. So she can sit and hear something

and then she can play it. I always

wanted that, but I had to learn music,

which was actually kinda boring. So let's just

say I didn't inherit that gift,

so my piano days were very short lived.

But my love for music and

my ear for harmony, that was her

influence. And I can definitely tell

when somebody is singing off key,

which then brings me back to that off brand humor I talked

about. It's sometimes unexpected,

often hilarious, and most times

just makes you just shake your head.

But it's not just about the traits that we share.

There are qualities that she possesses that I didn't quite

inherit, like her incredible patience.

But you know what? I don't recall her being this

patient when I was growing up, And then there's

her nurturing spirit that seems to extend to

everyone in the family. So although

she only had one child, she has raised

many. But watching her, I've

learned so much about kindness and care,

even though maybe those traits don't

come naturally for me. So

whether it's style, humor, or a drive to

get things done, I am definitely my mother's

daughter, and I wouldn't be who I

am without her. I

invite all of you to think

about the traits that you've inherited from your

mother or your mother figures. What have they taught

you and how have they shaped you?

So to all the moms out there, happy mother's day,

and remember, maybe the next time your mom

does something totally weird or embarrassing,

just appreciate that it might be where you get your best

qualities. So here's to the women who

made us who we are until next time,

stay graceful, stay stylish, and keep

celebrating every day with love and

laughter.