Charlene Krueger: You help me cling to joy and purpose

Published 1:30 am Friday, May 12, 2017

We asked readers to tell us what they love about their moms. Kids from 17 to well over 70 entered The Herald’s Mother’s Day contest. The winner received a $100 gift card to Renee’s Contemporary Clothing in Everett. But there were many other heartfelt stories. You can find all of them here.

Daughter: Shawna Krueger, Lake Stevens

Mom: Charlene Krueger, Lake Stevens

Humming, smiling, cooking, laughing. Adventuring, dancing, listening… Well, what can’t my mom do? There isn’t a thing out of a reach, and that’s what I love about her. I love her for the way she supports me unconditionally and surprises me unexpectedly.

If you knew my mom, you would realize she’s a woman of constant transformation, the one who always makes it through, and the one who always puts others before herself. She’s the best listener, shoulder to lean on and friend I could ask for. I love how she is the best cook in town and the hardest worker.

I love how she inspires me. But what I love most is that she has invested so much time in me, the most valuable thing my mom could ever give me; it is what rises in my heart and helps me cling to purpose and joy no matter what life brings.