Its not actually godmother’s day but I decided today I would honor and write about how important godmothers are!
I’ve been fortunate to grow up with a very loving, thoughtful, generous and creative godmother. I feel so lucky that I have someone I feel so close and connected to in my life who’s always been a sense of support and care and she isn’t even blood related. My parents gave my siblings and I god parents (part of our hippy childhood) but I feel like I got lucky with my god mom. We’ve stayed close, despite me living abroad for years and living away from Seattle most of the time. Even in high school and college when I went through my periods of intense self absorption and trying to be independent, she was always around if I needed to grab coffee or wanted to visit when I was in town from SF.
What I love most about my god mom is how mellow and genuine she is. These qualities also relate probably to the fact that she is a therapist and thus is professionally great at staying calm and giving good advice but I also sense its just part of who she is. She’s a giver, an amazing listener and so so so supportive. She’s someone I know I can call anytime and just vent to or talk about anything with. She’s also a mom herself and a grandmother to three beautiful kiddos. And she’s been in a long term, wonderful relationship with her husband for years. He’s also a gem. Basically, my god mom is superwoman.
When I was little, I thought my god mom was an artist professionally. And she is, but she also has another job too 🙂 She always made the most unique, beautiful art and I loved when she’d give me gifts that I could hang up in my room. I definitely think she’s been a huge inspiration for me in my life to nurture my creativity and find new ways to express myself.
The most magical part of having a god mother you are close too or an auntie is that they are not your mom. I love my mom dearly and we are incredibly close but its essential to have an alternative perspective in your life too. My god mom provides me with the space to talk and share in such a nonjudgmental and kind way that I have to often remind myself to ask about her and her family too instead of just making our chats about me and my life. She gives great advice but mostly just ACTUALLY listens and its wonderful. Being with my god mom is like wearing my favorite sweater, she just wraps you up in love and makes you feel so warm and cozy. She also has given me some of the best parenting and marriage advice that I try to live out and keep in my heart, especially during the hardest moments with my son or husband.
Today I honor all god mothers for their love, acceptance and support. Thank you for  Barb for being the greatest god mother of all- I love you.
K Space 