When I think of mother's day I think of all the women in my life.

Each have added thread to the tapestry of my life. They each display qualities that I admire and try to emulate in my life. Here are just a few that have had an impact on me. I could add many more but will save that for another time.

Etheawin Carroll Spencer

This is my dad's mother. She was a wonderful grandma. We got to eat junk food at her house! She always had unconditional love for me. She always had a positive attitude. She loved to made quilts for people. She told me once that she had heard of a mother whose baby died because it was cold and didn't have a blanket. I think she made it her personal mission to make a baby blanket for any baby that she came in contact with.

Sydonia Annie Bradley Anderson

This is my moms' mom. I have learned many things from her. She was a hard worker and always did the best that she could. She had a beautiful garden and loved to spend time working in it. She was very good at remembering details when sharing stories or events. She was very compassionate with those she associated with. I enjoyed personal time with her. She always made me feel so important and special.

Esther Sophia Sundquist Anderson

This is my Grandpa Anderson's mother, my great grandmother. She lived until I was 14 years old. I had many opportunities to visit with her. I loved staying with her and going to the post office and grocery store each day. This was her routine with her sister in the little community that they lived. She was a wonderful cook. She always had a freezer full of cookies to send home with us. Also homemade fudgecicles that were the best. She was a sweet humble woman who loved her family.

Annie Katherine Neilson Bradley

This is my grandma Anderson's mother, my great grandmother.

She died before I was born but still had a huge impact on me. She was born in Denmark. At the age of 5 traveled with her parents to America. They had joined the LDS church there and wanted to join with the saints in America. She was the oldest daughter in the family. When I was growing up I heard many stories about this family. They had a few sons but many daughters. I loved to hear about each of these daughters and imagine life with them. I have thought of my grandmother Bradley often while raising my family of 6 daughters and 1 son.

I have been told that she was a hard worker and had a beautiful garden. I have seen her talents and goodness displayed through my grandmother and mother.