Phenomenal Woman

Today is the day we celebrate International Women's Day.   

I was honored to receive a Facebook post from a young lady whom I admire greatly.  In truth, she's as much an inspiration to me as she says I am to her.  It brought both tears to my eyes and a smile to my lips.  

It got me to thinking about what it means to be celebrated and to be a Phenomenal Woman - as the great Mya Angelo says we are.   

The definition of Phenomenal is: "Very remarkable; extraordinary" (Exceptional, outstanding, amazing).

Given the definition of Phenomenal, what does it mean to be a phenomenal woman?  Who is a phenomenal woman?

In my mind, she is the woman who.....
  •  gets up at the crack of dawn and makes sure her family is ready to face the day (clothed, fed, organized) before she takes her clothes herself or even has a cup of coffee.
  • is a  single mother who works three two jobs to make sure her child is fed while putting herself through school so she can make a better life for her child.
  • has the courage to leave an abusive husband to protect herself and her child
  • commands a shift 0f 26 in a prison
  • goes to medical school and graduates with a double Ph.D.
  • graduations with a Ph.D.in Chemistry then becomes a patent lawyer
  • the young woman who leaves her home,  moves to a state on the opposite side of the country to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. 
  • a widow who must suddenly face life alone
  • is battling cancer or illness with remarkable poise and courage
  • overcomes anxiety and depression to become a pro bodybuilder, and now expectant mother
  • over comes addiction to become an inspirational speaker, helping others through their addiction
  • shows up at the gym every day because she wants to be a healthier version of herself
  • follows her own path and lifts weights, heavy weights, is trained in CrossFit and mentors others in their fitness goals
  • has a special needs child and sees to his needs making sure he has everything he needs to have a happy, safe, productive life.
  • runs for a political office
  • runs her own business
  • is caregiver to a loved one
  • prays
  • is wife, mother, aunt, sister, grandmother, friend
  • loves life, 
  • doesn't take no for answer, 
  • puts her best foot forward every day
  • dreams
  • loves with her whole heart
I've had the privilege of knowing every one of these women ..and they Are...Phenomenal Women!




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Rob said…
Those pretty well describe all the women that are some way in my life, Sherry, including yourself. Every day should be celebrated as International Woman's Day.
March 9, 2019 at 6:43 AM
Sherry said…
Thank you so much, Rob. I hope you and yours are doing well? Keep praying for Spring so that we can get out and garden and drink wine out on our decks! :)
March 11, 2019 at 6:43 PM
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