Patrice for Mother of the Year! Please read her story and vote!

So I know I'm WAAAAYYYYY behind on blogging. I've been super crazy busy lately (more on that later), but I wanted to take a minute to tell you about my dear friend, Patrice. Her blog link is at the top of my blog, so I know many of you already know about her. Her little boy, Jonah, has EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa), which is a very rare skin disease that causes his skin to blister and slough off with even the slightest friction (think about how often babies rub their faces, or when they scratch when their skin itches). He requires constant care, including a bath and full-body dressing change every day, which takes hours to complete, and is often painful for Jonah. They can't be out when it's too hot (75 and sunny), as it will irritate his skin, so they are often housebound. He requires tube feedings most days, as his mouth and throat blisters, so that it can be painful for him to eat food by mouth. Jonah is a champ though, and the cutest little guy ever. He gets his strength from his amazing mom, and she gives all credit and glory to God. She is the most fantastic mom I know, and although she has given up her job and "normal" life to give constant care and love to her sweet boy, she knows that she is the one blessed to be chosen by God to be his mommy. 


All that to say, she has been nominated and chosen as a Top Ten Finalist for a Mother of the Year contest in a local organization. She definitely deserves this honor (although she would tell you she doesn't, and that she only does what any mom in her position would do), but I would ask that you go vote for her! There is a fantastic prize package up for grabs, and she would thoroughly enjoy it and appreciate it!  You can check out her blog here and her family's story here.  Please go to this link to vote for this very deserving friend of mine, Patrice Williams!