Mrs. Maryland Essence 2010 Believes Dreams are a Family Affair

So, it’s no secret that I am married to the most wonderful man on earth, i’m a mother of four, an author, business owner, and Mrs. Maryland Essence 2010!

Things can be chaotic but I enjoy my life. Recently, someone made a comment that I needed to stop doing the extra things in my life, specifically pageants, and just focus on being a mother and wife. I would be lying if I said the comments didn’t slightly hurt my feelings for a brief moment…notice I used the word BRIEF.

My feelings were initially hurt because the one thing I take pride in is being a GREAT mother and wife, so whenever that is in question… Hey, all you have to be is a mother and/or wife and you will understand exactly what I mean when someone questions your skills to take care of house and home.

But as I began to reflect on all the things I do, the people that are touched, and the joy I get from the community service that I perform, I started to feel better. It also, didn’t hurt that my wonderful husband let me know that as long as he stood behind me and the things I am doing, that is all that matters.

So what have I learned from this?  Well, here are a few things…

1. No one has the right to say that a woman should not fulfill her dreams because she also has the role of wife and mother? Dreams motivate us to keep going and growing. Dreams should be looked at as something we do with our family, and not in spite of our families.
2. A mother has a unique role in that she works, is creative, and nurtures her children, and teaches them right from wrong. It doesn’t matter if you are the type of woman that works in the home cooking and cleaning full time, or if you go to the office, have your own business, or…yes, you love wearing big beautiful crowns occasionally – it is possible to still fill that role.Every time I get up in the morning and go to work for eight hours, I teach my children responsibility. Each time I launch a new book, not only am I excited about the accomplishment, but my children learn the importance of being dedicated, commitment, and they see creativity.

   Whenever I wear my crown and sash, speak in front of a room of people, or ride in a parade, I take my children with me and they see that hard work pays off.

3. The glass ceiling was made to be broken! That is self-explanatory, and I would love to know what you think.