This is Edith.  She's my grandmother, my mom's mom, she passed away when I was only 12 years old but she left a big impression on my heart.  My grandmother made everything from scratch, she was crafty, she didn't follow recipes she made her own way.   She was kind, she was nurturing, she radiated love and warmth and all that was good.  I see her today in my mom.  My mom can make anything, she sees something on Pinterest and without following the plan or outline she makes it.  She is crafty, she is smart, she is kind, nurturing, she lays down her life daily for others.  She radiates love and warmth and all that is good.  She is my biggest encourager in my sign making and she helps me every step of the way.  Now today I love baking and cooking from scratch, I hate following recipes.  I see something and I try my best to figure it out without following the rules.  I am crafty and creative.  I try every day to be kind, to love people well and present a product that enriches the lives of those who I meet.  This is the legacy that the women in my family and I’m proud to carry it on.

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