As they finished dinner and the kids began to clear the table, Emily turned to Joanna and said, "Mom, you're the best. We're so lucky to have you." Joanna's eyes welled up with tears as she hugged her daughter tightly. "I'm the lucky one," she whispered. "I get to be your mom."
Joanna smiled, feeling a warmth in her heart. She had always put her family first, sacrificing her own needs and desires for the sake of those she loved. It wasn't always easy, but it was worth it. As she was getting ready for her part-time job at the local bakery, she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror and thought, "I'm not just a mom, I'm the perfect blend of love, patience, and hard work." MomComesFirst.23.05.17.Joanna.Angel.The.Perfect...
May 23, 2017, was a day like any other for Joanna. She woke up early, got her two kids, Emily and Jack, ready for school, and made sure her husband, Alex, had everything he needed for a big meeting at work. As she was pouring herself a cup of coffee, she glanced at her phone and saw a text from her best friend, Rachel: "Hey girl, just a reminder that you're the real MVP for putting everyone else first all the time. You're the angel of our family!" As they finished dinner and the kids began