I love Heather Anderson's video tribute to her mom; I found it on YouTube :)
She also wrote this:
I'm sure all daughters with amazing mothers would argue this, but
truly my mother has given me such an amazing life. I'm so lucky to have
her to guide me and support me through everything, and I mean
everything, in life. She battled it through a bad marriage, she
overcame breast cancer while competing in Marathons and Triathlons, she
supported me and my sister as a single mom, had 3 jobs, and always had
love in her heart and a smile on her face. She taught hundreds of
kindergarteners, and still teaches all age levels. She recently has
hosted Yoga events in the bible belt, she's been on TV and inspires
everyone everywhere she goes, at the coffee shop, in malls, at the gas
station, she is fearless to share her love and compassion for all
people. She keeps our family connected, always sending cards and care
packages, baking fresh bread and cookies and sending them to me in
California. She is such a phenomenal woman, despite having a rough
childhood. Through it all she has no regrets, no remorse, and lives
life to its fullest!! I am honored to be her daughter, the world is a
better place because she's in it. This I can be sure. She has given so
much of herself, for her to win this prize would help get her out of
debt and above water again. It would be the greatest gift I could give
her is this opportunity!! God bless her!!
Susan, I had to do this short tribute to you.......to say AWR is
fantastic, you are fantastic. I watched from afar the growth of your
dream, from concept to reality......what an intrepid woman you are...
