When I saw that Kelly over at Kelly's Korner was doing another addition of Show Us Your Life Singles, which was apparently quite successful last summer, I knew that I had to enter my mom. The above picture of her was taken at my wedding in August of last year.
My mom is 58 years old and had an incredible 23 year marriage to my dad, who passed away in August 2008 at the age of 60 due to dementia and liver disease. His passing rocked her world, and she has since mourned deeply for the love of her life. She would love to find someone else to share her life with but hasn't come into contact with the right man yet. My mom is retired and lives in Nashville, TN. She is one of the kindest, most selfless, and most compassionate people you'll ever meet. She loves life and lives every day to the fullest. She is a Christian and is involved in our church. My mom loves sports (especially college football), gardening, her two cats, being with friends and family, and spending time outdoors. She lives for the day when my husband and I will make her a "Nana." She does have Multiple Sclerosis and uses a walker, but her medical issues do not impact her quality of life, as she is incredibly persistent and has worked hard to overcome all obstacles in her path. She has a great sense of humor and is outgoing, loving, and easy to be with. I can honestly say that in my unbiased opinion, my mom is the most amazing person I've ever known, and I'd be so happy if she could find someone to share this phase of her life--all I want is the best for her and for her to find someone else with whom she could be as happy as she was with my dad. If you or someone you know might be interested in learning more about my mom, please feel free to email me at mackenzie.l.leonard@vanderbilt.edu. Thanks for looking, and good luck!
