Rachael Dewberry
PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES
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eing a Hot Mama has finally given Rachael Dewberry that gesture of “thanks” that her husband and sons would like to offer more often, but sometimes don’t. “Perhaps this is because we’re guys…” wonders Curt Dewberry, who nominated
his wife by describing Rachael’s ability to juggle a full-time career as a family law and criminal defense attorney with raising two young sons and managing a busy household.
Curt expresses amazement at his wife’s ability to multi-task as skillfully as anyone
he’s ever seen. In addition to volunteering mediation services and providing legal services to low-income applicants, Rachael adds several other professional, civic and charitable committees and activities to her “things to do” list on a regular basis. MOTHERHOOD MOTTO:
Believe in yourself.
Her mother has been Rachael’s inspiration to be a good mother to her own children. “My mom was a constant cheerleader for me. She was always encouraging me and now, I share those traits with my kids,” she says. Motivating a five-year-old and a three-year-old sometimes takes extra effort. “I keep a stash of Skittles! They usually get the job done!” she says. Looking back at the time before her first son was born, Rachael now wishes she hadn’t worried about what “the books” said about this or that when it comes to raising children. “I would tell a first-time mother-to-be not to read so many books!” she says. “Go with your instincts and believe in yourself – that’s what I’d say now.”
There are some life lessons Rachael hopes will resonate with her sons into adulthood.
“I hope they’ll grow up with a sense of how to treat women,” she says, “and to value all people, regardless of gender or race.”
QUICK FACTS Occupation: Attorney, Bass Law Firm, P.C., Oklahoma City Husband: Curt Dewberry Children: Two sons, 5 and 3
In the meantime, the Dewberry men offer their gratitude for Rachael’s ability to
keep the family moving wherever they need to be going, according to Curt. “Our world would not function without her at the helm,” he says. “She is grace under fire, the calm to our storm, and the best thing that has ever happened to me… and did I mention that she’s really cute?” Being a mom has taught me… the value of patience! It has also made me more loving, compassionate and understanding than I ever thought I could be.
Nominated by her husband
may 2012 | slice 95