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Message from the Co-Leaders
A Message from Connie
I joined the Mothers and More
chapter two years ago after moving to the area. I was a new
mom who had just quit my job as a teacher to be a stay at
home mom. Making the adjustment from working to being a stay
at home mom was a trying time. I found an advertisement for
Mothers and More in a local magazine and it sounded like
exactly what I needed to maintain my sanity. I went to a
mom’s night out event and joined on the spot. Now, two years
later, my calendar is full of playgroups for my children and
myself and we are ll happy. Mothers and More has been a
support system and has given my children and I lifelong
friends.
~ Connie Crawford, mom to
daughter and son (Katherine and Robert)
A Message from Karrah
First of all, let me say.
Welcome to Mother's & More. You are lucky enough to have
found, at least what I consider the greatest group of women.
If you are looking at this website, I assume you are looking
for something new. I know I was when I found the group in
February of 2007. The previous group I was in wasn't a good
fit for me. Even though it was a hard experience, I am
thankful for it. It gave me the courage to go in search of
something else and that's how I found Mother's & More.
My daughter Katy is 2 years
old and although I am incredibly thankful for the
experiences she has because I am a member, I joined for me!
I am a mom (and former teacher) who likes to have something
to do everyday. I love taking Katy out and having new
experiences with her and getting to hang out with other
moms! I couldn't believe the monthly calendar when I first
got it- so much to do! I usually RSVP by Sunday night for
activities Monday- Friday, and the weekly Mom's night out
activity, too.
Being an Air Force wife, too,
I am so thankful to know I have the ability to plan ahead
and go out without Katy and have a good time with the
"girls". Since Matt can be gone for months at a time, it is
wonderful to know that I still have the "girls". These
"girls". have become my friends, confidantes, and support
system. Plus, with Mother's & More being a national
organization, when and if we move, I can contact the group
in our new area and already start a new support system.
I hope if you have come to
check out this site, you will also come and check out both a
child event as well as a moms only event. I know this group
has filled an area in my life that I didn't even know was
empty! I am honored to be the co-leader and consider it a
very small step repaying the group for all they have done
for me. If you have found that something isn't working in
your current support system, please come check us out. I
know I will always be grateful that I did.
As I look over the other
co-leader's letters to see if mine is too long winded (it
is), I notice they ALL mention support system. That's what
Mother's & More is- a GREAT support system to ALL mothers in
whatever stage of motherhood you're in.
~ Karrah Martin, mom to
daughter (Katy)
A Message from Kelly
I became a mom in the Fall of
2004 with a somewhat built in “support” system of family, or
so I thought. My husband is from the Summerville area, and
I am from Hilton Head Island (which is only 2 hours away).
However, I did not join Mothers & More until the summer
after the birth of my second daughter, when she was 5 months
old and my oldest girl was 20 months old.
Knowing now what I know about
this fabulous group of women in our chapter, and what the
national chapter has to offer I wish that I had joined
Mothers & More before the birth of my first child. It was
very hard for me. The "support" system I had was not one
that made me feel like I was doing things right. I was
unable to express my fears, anxieties, ask for help without
being judged, or just be me. In addition, what made it
harder for me outside of my family was that a vast majority
of my friends was not married or if they were married, they
did not have kids. I felt that I had no one. My husband
was/is great, but he did not understand the daily challenges
I felt being a stay-at-home mom who gave up her career to be
with our children ALL day (especially not having any adult
conversation throughout the day).
Mothers & More helped me to
focus on my needs, as well as my kids & family needs. I
have made amazing friends, incredible women that I would
never have met on my own. I have found a support system of
women who understand what I am going through on a daily
basis and are there to help.
If you are new to motherhood,
the area, or you just need a member outside of your family &
friends to help understand the challenges a mother faces, I
hope you will try us. We have a diverse group of women, so
you should be able to find your place within our
organization. Thanks for reading and Welcome to the
Summerville chapter of Mothers & More!
~ Kelly Redick, mom to
daughters (Paige & Piper)
A Message from Leisa
Welcome to the Summerville, SC
Mothers & More Chapter! My name is Leisa and I am the very
proud mom of two wonderful girls ages (almost) 4 and 6 1/2.
My husband and I moved to Summerville in October 2005 from
the seacoast NH area. We’re not military- we were just tired
of the cold and wanted to move someplace warm!
I joined M&M when my oldest
daughter was 9 months old. Deciding to leave a job I
absolutely loved was a big surprise to me and I did have a
bit of a hard time adjusting to the new role of “at home”
mommy. The women I met through M&M filled that place that I
thought would magically be there once I became a mom. I met
women who had the same types of questions about parenting,
child development, career, romance, etc. that I had. I found
a place to be myself and to share the joys of being a mom.
Lots of laughter and shared experiences brought us
together and I was able to relax & enjoy being a mom.
When Curt & I decided to move
to Summerville I knew that there was a very active Mothers &
More chapter here because a friend from my NH chapter had
belonged to this one! So I transferred my membership, talked
at length to one of the 2005 co-leaders Renee, and
introduced myself on the chapters e-loop. I got the low-down
on schools, preschools, neighborhoods, etc. I did forget to
ask about traffic and was I surprised by the craziness
of Dorchester Road!!
For me, moving was an exciting
adventure but I found that after a while the enormity of
having made such a HUGE life changes was a bit much. I am
glad for my neighborhood friends, my work friends at St.
Paul’s, and most especially for my Mothers & More friends.
There are always kind words and a hug when I need it. It’s a
good group; you get back what you put in, with interest!!
~ Leisa Ammerall, mom to
daughters (Coley & JJ)
A Message from Ashley
I moved to Summerville in
January 2005 when I was 7 months pregnant with my second
child. I did not know a soul and my husband was working 80
hours a week! Five days after moving here, I attended a
Mothers & More meeting, and joined on the spot! Meeting
these women and joining this organization was the best
decision I have made since moving here.
Mothers & More helped make
Summerville a home for my family and I. I have made
wonderful friends, amazing women that I would never have met
on my own, and I have found a support group, women who
understand what I'm going through on a daily basis and are
there to help. Although my term as co-leader is coming to
an end, I plan on staying active within the group for years
to come, I just can't imagine my life here without it!
If you are new to the area, or
maybe just new to motherhood, I hope you'll give us a try!
We have a diverse group of women, so you should be able to
find your niche within our organization. Thanks for
reading and Welcome to Summerville.
~ Ashley Jones, mom to
daughters (Sydney & Catie)
For more information, contact Summerville
Mothers & More at:
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