Weekend before last, Britton and I rode with my Dad to West Virginia. His mom still lives there with his sister and we really wanted her to meet Britton. It was a quick trip, we left Friday and came back Sunday but it was so well worth it. My grandmother's name is Bertha Rose and that is who Britton is named after. Mom Mom is such a special person to all of us. She is one of the strongest, most independent people I know and I am so proud to have her as my grandmother. My Dad's father died at a very young age so my grandmother raised 2 kids on her own and still managed to go to school and get her master's degree. She then went on to have a career at the local high school as an English teacher and guidance counselor. Mom Mom knows the value of a good education and has instilled that in all of us. She continues to keep us all on our toes with discussions of kids, politics and even stocks...she doesn't miss a thing. Although Mom Mom is all of these things I have talked about above, there's one more thing about her I should probably mention. Don't ever try to beat Mom Mom at any game of cards, no, it's not her enhanced skill level that gets us every time, she is the sneakiest cheater we have ever laid eyes on!!! Matthew, Adam and I would play endless hours of Skip-Bo with her to no avail. It wasn't until years later that we were let in on her little secret :) When we started to catch her she would just get the sneakiest grin on her face...so funny! Cheating aside, we are so grateful to have her in our lives and she is truly an inspiration to our family. We love you, Mom Mom!
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