This is a salute to the MARVELOUS MOMS in my life. My Mom is holding me when I was a few days old. She was a tireless rock and family glue keeping it all together! She was my first teacher of compassion, fearlessness, family history, and love! With her guidance, she helped propel me on the big adventure of life. I miss her so much!

“HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY, MARLA!” She is such an amazing Mom in every sense of the word. She imparts unequivocal love, nurture, oodles of wisdom, and care to her girls then and now. She is with our first child, Lisa, a marvelous Mom herself!

Stacy is a spectacular Mom guiding her children with love and care.

Marla has always been an amazing Mom teaching the girls about handling challenges, being proactive, as well as celebrating the simple joys of motherhood. She has always been a welcoming beacon even on the darkest of nights. Marla is always the coach and cheerleader giving one confidence to achieve their best selves.

I love revisiting family moments of happiness.

Lisa and husband Ray with their fabulous boys.

Stacy and Stan with their wonderful family.

This is a treasured image of all the spectacular Moms in my life!

It is impossible to put in words the importance of a Mom’s touch.

Photos: Dick Gentry. Not to be used without permission.