Role Model

My eight year old was kind of sad that no one knew who she was dressed up like at our church Halloween party - save for a few grownups. I realize World War II was a very long time ago, and that she is only eight, but it got me thinking about the role models our girls have today.Her Rosie the Riveter costume gave way to a history lesson about women and war and work ethic. Her dad and I explained who "Rosie" was, or rather, who she represented. We explained how women back in the day suddenly found themselves raising kids and working in steel factories, to support their country and their soldiers overseas. We talked about how women played a huge part in the Allies defeat against a lot of horrible people. We told her to be thankful for that poster girl, who opened the door for women in the work place and for cementing the role of women in American history. She finally thought it was pretty cool, to be dressed up like such a tough woman.I don't see a lot of women in politics, music, or movies that I care to see my girls look up to. I am thankful for all the women in their lives that have showed them what it looks like to be a strong, independent lady who can be both a mommy and a professional if she wants. I am thankful for our allergist, our dermatologist, our veterinarian, and our girlfriends who ride and rope and drive truck. For our friends who run combines, make jewelry, teach school, wear a badge, and dispatch to the law. For my own mother, for teaching me to ride and have a love of animals and to appreciate art.Rosie represented was the kind of gal I think this country could use more of. If Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn could be best friends and carry each other through hard times, we should all try a little harder to work together instead of only for ourselves.Strong women have made this nation strong behind the scenes for hundreds of years. Let's not lose sight of that.❤ Richelle