But, I want the blue scarf!

Carol was a wonderful mother. I liked being around her because I could learn things from her to make me a better mom. I loved seeing how intentional she was with the kids and how much she thought of them. The other day I ran across some emails from her from the time when Audrey, Cameron and Sydney were in the Talent Show together in 5th grade. Carol emailed Mrs. Howard and me about a time when the three girls were practicing and there was some disagreement about who would wear what color scarf.  Audrey had to leave for a piano lesson and Cameron and Sydney were left with the decision. They decided Audrey would have the blue one-the color she wanted.  Carol wrote the following note to me:
 
"Cameron and Sydney had gone out of their way to consider Audrey's preference, even when they had full permission from both Audrey and me to not even think about it. What a beautiful example of Phil. 2:3&4. 'Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interest of others.' Your girls are awesome! Whether the girls make the cut for the talent show or not, I think this has been a worthwhile, character-building experience for them. I am so grateful to God that Audrey has their friendship!"
 
Carol was always thinking about bigger things--not just the details of the day and all the things that had to be done, and places the kids needed to be. She was thoughtful about life lessons, about friendships, about encouraging other moms, and about ways to encourage character traits in her children. There are not many moms like that. Carol was a real gem!

Love, Kelly Hall