My mother-in-law is a hero.
When I married Shawn, I knew that
1. I had big shoes to fill.
2. I was one lucky girl to marry into such a wonderful family.
3. I had the best mother-in-law anyone could ask for.
4. I would probably never be as good of a cook! :)
I could keep going and going... because, seriously Dixie really is that wonderful. She is selfless, kind, patient, optimistic, encouraging, complimentary (she even tells me things like I am a good cook and have a beautiful voice & she always makes me feel like I look good and am doing a good job), and she is a survivor and a woman full of faith.
It amazes me that she is always thinking of others and concerned for what is going on around her (even at the Relay for Life she was commenting that she hoped there was something for Wyatt to eat & even when she doesn't feel well herself).
I often find myself thinking about how Dixie would have handled certain situations as a mother, and seek her wisdom, in hopes of raising my children to become as great as her are!
It was so touching to be able to walk with her during the survivor walk at Relay for Life. As they played the Disney Hercules song, "I Will Go the Distance," it all hits me (well again), of just how lucky I am and how much I love this lady.
Thank you, Dixie, for your light and example.
Your testimony and faith are such an inspiration for all of us.
Not only are you a survivor, but more importantly, you are true example of someone who really does "Go the distance." We love you. -Darcy