We at JUARA would like to offer a big congratulations to Donna Kraft and her mother Jewell Blanken for winning the JUARA Mother’s Day contest! We had customers fill out a survey to tell why their mothers are the best. We got a ton of beautiful stories–there are some incredible mothers out there! Donna’s mom was one of our very favorite entries to the contest, and we wanted to share it with you today. Check out what she has to say about her mother!
Donna Kraft with her mother Jewell Blanken
I have the greatest MOM in the world. I am the youngest of 4 daughters. So needless to say we have definitely kept her busy over the years. She just turned 72 in March, and doesnt let anything get in her way. My father just passed away in November 2009 and my oldest sister 1 year prior, in October 2008. Winning this would be a nice little pick me up for her.
My mom is always taking care of other people. She very rarely treats herself. She was the sole caregiver for my dad for many years while he was sick. This allowed him to stay at home and be with his family until the very end. She was always thinking about what would be best for him.
Donna, Jewell and their entire family
About 4 years ago she went through a surgery for a double knee replacement. Even this couldnt keep her down. She was up and going as soon as possible.
She still mows her own 1 acre yard, keeps a large garden and takes care of ALL of us. She still has me and my two older sisters, 6 grand children, and 3 great-grand children.
She is a wonderful woman and deserves the best!
Donna and her mother have each received a $50 gift certificate redeemable at the JUARA Online Boutique. Thanks to everybody for participating, and we hope you all had a fantastic Mother’s Day!
How did you celebrate this year?
Great story, since it is about my Mother also. Everything that Donna has written is so true. Donna forgot to mention that a year before our father passed away our Mother took care of her great grand daughter that was only 1 year old. My Mother has always been there for ALL OF US. She is truly amazing.
The article above was wrote about my mother by my little sister. I am so proud of both of them, proud to Donna my little siser and most of all proud to call Mom, Mom. We have all been through so much in the last 2 years. It is about time something good happens.
Good job Donna,
Karen