Happy International Women's Day
International Women’s Day began in 1911 as a call for equality, and today, we honor not just the progress made but the everyday strength, kindness, and wisdom of women everywhere.
At Modern Prairie, we are endlessly inspired by the grace, support, and friendships blossoming in this beautiful community. You remind us daily that when women lift each other up, incredible things happen.
Today, we invite you to celebrate with us—drop a tribute in the comments to the woman who has shaped your life the most. A mother, a sister, a mentor, a friend—who inspires you every day?
We can't wait to read each and every tribute, and we'll be celebrating these wonderful women with you!
Let’s fill this space with love and gratitude. 💜✨
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I would like to honor my little mother, Margaret…little as she was under 5 feet, but she held a larger presence. She was not afraid to be herself and put all of herself in her family, her husband and the 3 daughters she rose to be strong, accomplished women. She took care of us, and in her “spare time” went back to school in her 30’s to get her nursing degree. An incredibly intelligent woman, she suffered so much the last decade of her life with advancing alzheimers. I watched her regress mentally and physically back, back through the stages of life to an infant unable to speak or walk. But her eyes would look at us with love. She is an ever-present part of who I am.
I thank God for my mother…Maria Beal. She was an orphan in Chile and came to the US, with 3 sisters, when she was 15. Her story is truly amazing, and she met my dad in CA in 1949. They were married 67 years. I praise God for how she loved my dad and me all her years! She was an example of a loving wife, dedicated mother, and godly woman who loved Jesus most of all. Now she is in heaven with Him for all eternity.
There are many women who have inspired me throughout my life, from family members to friends and famous women. Today, the women who inspire me most are the working single moms. It’s absolutely exhausting—getting up each day, getting kids ready for daycare or school, working an eight (or longer) hour day, picking kids up, going to extracurricular activities, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a house, and trying to be both mom and dad to do the very best you can to raise your children. It’s an incredible feat, yet millions of women do it each day just to ensure their children have food in their mouths and a roof over their head. Each day may be a great struggle, yet they still get up, and do it again. Hats off to these amazing women who do everything in their power to ensure a brighter future for the generations to come.
There are many women who have inspired me throughout my life, from family members to friends and famous women. Today, the women who inspire me most are the working single moms. It’s absolutely exhausting—getting up each day, getting kids ready for daycare or school, working an eight (or longer) hour day, picking kids up, going to extracurricular activities, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a house, and trying to be both mom and dad to do the very best you can to raise your children. It’s an incredible feat, yet millions of women do it each day just to ensure their children have food in their mouths and a roof over their head. Each day may be a great struggle, yet they still get up, and do it again. Hats off to these amazing women who do everything in their power to ensure a brighter future for the generations to come.
There are many women who have inspired me throughout my life, from family members to friends and famous women. Today, the women who inspire me most are the working single moms. It’s absolutely exhausting—getting up each day, getting kids ready for daycare or school, working an eight (or longer) hour day, picking kids up, going to extracurricular activities, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a house, and trying to be both mom and dad to do the very best you can to raise your children. It’s an incredible feat, yet millions of women do it each day just to ensure their children have food in their mouths and a roof over their head. Each day may be a great struggle, yet they still get up, and do it again. Hats off to these amazing women who do everything in their power to ensure a brighter future for the generations to come.