GENERATIONS OF EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN:

Jerrie's timeless words shine through a letter to her daughters

JERRIE’S DAUGHTER, LAURA, HELPED HER WITH THE QUESTIONNAIRE USED TO CREATE HER ‘SHE SERVED’ BIOGRAPHY. AS LAURA AND HER MOTHER SEARCHED FOR JUST THE RIGHT QUOTE, LAURA REMEMBERED A LETTER JERRIE HAD WRITTEN TO HER, AND HER SISTERS, 20 YEARS AGO. IT SUMS UP WHO JERRIE IS AND EXEMPLIFIES HER WISDOM.

THE KNOWLEDGE SHE IMPARTED TO HER DAUGHTERS, EXTENDS BEYOND FAMILIAL BONDS, OFFERING INVALUABLE INSIGHTS THAT RESONATE UNIVERSALLY WITH ALL WOMEN.

Her words in part ...

I was thinking over the past days of work, happenings, when this light bulb moment happened. I had a glimpse of my family - with “mother glasses” off. I was a bit startled. I saw four women who had the same qualities that I have.

(uniqueness)

I once said to some person that “I am an exceptional person,” not braggadocious but stating a fact. I saw this in each of you. You have that tenacity and self confidence that I seem to have. No one hesitates or questions “can I do this? I have never done this before.” None of you have a “can I?” attitude, rather each have an “I can” attitude.

Each of you are so blessed! I have never given much thought to myself as I just live my life by my standards, not the rules of the norm. This is nothing I said or did to try to influence you four, I never intentionally tried to influence anyone, rather, I was there for support and protection as you developed your own values. I am so blessed to see and participate in your lives. Such a wonderful experience! We have all grown from our ups and downs as life is molding us into the individuals we are today. We are exceptional women.

All my love, Mom