Happy May , Everyone ! I am always excited about this month because it allows me to brag about my 9 Moms ! When sharing my story , I love using the analogy of a pot of the famous Louisiana Gumbo ; continuously on the simmer , slowly cooking to perfection , with many ingredients in my delicious pot — a dash of this , a smidgen of that , and a pinch of unconditional motherly love from all 9 Moms .
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Celebrating
Mother ’ s Day
Leaving a Legacy of Love ! by JOHNNY TAN
Happy May , Everyone ! I am always excited about this month because it allows me to brag about my 9 Moms ! When sharing my story , I love using the analogy of a pot of the famous Louisiana Gumbo ; continuously on the simmer , slowly cooking to perfection , with many ingredients in my delicious pot — a dash of this , a smidgen of that , and a pinch of unconditional motherly love from all 9 Moms .
Who and where I am Today is the result of the delicate sprinkling of these ladies ’ teaching , coaching , and counseling over time as I journeyed to discover who I am , why I am here , and what is my purpose . Always looking through the lens of love , they never miss a beat in sharing their motherly wisdom to help me navigate life ’ s challenges and celebrate successes .
Their natural intuitive unconditional motherly love approach to our relationship epitomized this sentiment , “ A Family Experience is Defined by Who Loves Us and Who We Love , rather than by our shared DNA .”
Over the years , I have understood and appreciated the true meaning of motherly love . It is an exceptional , passion-driven , heart-centered love that embraces maternal and paternal instincts bonding all moms to their children . It is way beyond the sacrifice , encouragement , and kitchen activities to feed and nourish the family .
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