What Would Mama Do?

Mama was always larger than life to me. She taught herself so many skills like sewing, crochet, and wood-working. Honestly I felt like Mama was invincible. She was always so strong, because she had to be.

If Mama was ever afraid, she never showed it to us kids. When my parents divorced, Mama moved us an hour away to a small town in Alabama. I’m sure Mama had her moments of despair. but she had three little girls depending on her on top of taking care of her mother who lived with us. She made a way, even when there didn’t appear to be one.

I can be so hard on myself, especially when I’m feeling overwhelmed with a problem I have to solve that’s out of my league of expertise. I can clean, declutter, organize, budget, and do other things.

I always think to myself, “What would Mama do in this situation?”

She’d figure it out with grit and determination. She didn’t want any man telling her how to do things. She’d read about whatever it is she wanted to do, watch YouTube videos, and figure it out.

So in 2025, my goal is to become as determined as Mama was. There are lots of things I want and need to do on this house and yard, and I intend to figure it out. I’m sure there will be a lot of blood, sweat, and tears during the process - but there will also be pride and a boost in confidence.

Mama and I were alike in the fact that we both loved being home - working on projects, inside and out. I just want to make Mama proud and honor her in whatever way I can.