extraordinary moms

sometimes, i find that i'm kind of like a sponge, soaking up as much knowledge and experience as i can by watching others, especially other moms...
and i find the stories of others very interesting, sometimes inspiring, and i try to learn as much as i can...
i caught a pretty neat special on OWN a few weeks ago, just before Mother's Day, and i DVRd it for future watching... it was called "Extraordinary Moms."

Julia Roberts narrated "Extraordinary Moms" and the show devoted time to many different moms... it highlighted women like Hillary Rodham Clinton, Rosie O'Donnell and ABC's Christiane Amanpour. It also talked about amazing mothers who have done some great things - like running ultra-marathons to raise money for research for a genetic illness her son has...and a mom who started a music program...and a mom who has a horse camp in the middle of a gang-riddled neighborhood. basically, it talked a lot about how to raise children, how to balance a job and your family, and an overriding theme of making the world a better place for our children.

and, without getting into a political "discussion" on a blog, i don't agree with some of what these extraordinary moms do or believe... but, when the curtain falls, the fact is that these women have done things to change lives...and that's powerful...
Hillary doesn't give me the warm fuzzies, in general. however, i do have respect for her because i think she's an incredibly intelligent woman...and i think she is pretty strong to survive being a first lady with the smut that was pulled up about her husband and their relationship. Hillary has experienced so much...and for all of this, i have to listen to her; she's wise and i can stand to learn as much as i can! i try to listen to people, regardless of my feelings, and "net" any piece of advice i can catch...

so, during the TV special, Julia Roberts was interviewing Hillary Clinton... Julia mentions how amazing and special it is to represent the U.S. in such a time, etc. and Hillary says, "I will do the very best I can...I think this is a great country and there are so many wonderful people in it. For this period of time, I get to have this position, which in think is such a blessing. We could be Secretaries of State or a very successful movie stars, but at the end of the day, what matters is your kids. And I think that's it..."

amen, Hillary...amen...