Sally:
I love Mom’s spirit and overall zest for life. She has a contagious personality and sense of humor that everyone is drawn to and captivated by. She puts people at ease and makes a point to include everyone. Our new friends in London are already so excited to meet her. I am always SO proud when I talk about my mom.
I love how mom is always willing to take on a project or listen to an idea. She makes her girls feel like we can do anything, and as I get older, I realize what a rare and special gift that is for us. She is always cheering us (and dad) on in all endeavors, thinking of ways to help, and actively listening. We are SO lucky for such an incredible mom who empowers us to be the best we can be! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Taylor:
Cathy always makes sure there is something for everyone to enjoy at all times. She is an amazing hostess who looks for ways to make others happy. I loved having over a month in Austin last summer.
My mother-in-law is very supportive of Sal and my dreams and plans. Sometimes I’m amazed how she and Sal have enough to talk about, as much as they talk, but I’m thankful she has that patience and desire to stay in touch.
Emily:
Mom is the type of person that people gravitate towards. She is the most welcoming and fun. This week was a true display of wherever Cathy is, the party follows. Not only do people want to be around her (because she’s the life of the party), but also Mom is always giving 100% effort to make everyone feel at home and welcome. She is always the absolute best host.
I love how Mom is always there for her girls. She is loyal and extremely reliable. I’m so grateful that mom is the type to drop everything and help, but overall I’m grateful that mom is my best friend, and there is not an errand too small that I wouldn’t want to do with mom because she makes everything more fun!
Dad:
Whether she's baking a cake, planting flowers, learning to play golf, running with a friend, or helping a kiddo learn to walk, Cathy goes ALL IN! She has this unique ability to be present and to be fully engaged in everything she does. People see and feel this in Cathy in a way that is inspiring. It makes them want to spend more time with her! There's just 'something about Cathy,' and I'm the luckiest man in the world to get to do life with her!
Family first. Cathy has a strong love for family. She stays connected to her girls and her siblings in a genuine and caring way. With our daughters, it is a special blend of being there for them while encouraging uniqueness and a belief in the good in the world.
Lucy:
I love how hard of a worker mom is. We say it every year, but truly I’ve never seen a woman who can juggle more and do it so positively and with such zeal! Not only does she work 1-3 jobs at a time, but she’s always hosting, planning extravagant weekends for us girls, traveling to see friends and family she loves, painting floors all by herself, cooking every meal for us, etc. She’s crazy! But she knows how to get sh*t done, and it's rooted in wanting to love her daughters/husband/friends/family however she can!
Mom is our best friend, and I am so thankful for it! I am so glad I have gotten ample time at home over the past year to spend with her. Our daily 5-mile Covid walks allowed us to get so close, and we talk about everything! I really do admire her and look up to her so much. She knows how to make everyone feel cared for and special, she is FUN and adventurous, she cares so deeply about her people, and I just hope that I get to be half as amazing as Mom is one day :) I love you, Momma!
Kyle:
Having Cathy here helps me feel like I have another mom at times when I am missing my mom. I’ve said this before but I really mean it and she goes out of her way to make me happy and always treats my family and friends so well.
I respect that Cathy sticks to her Georgia roots after a lifetime of living away from Georgia. I especially appreciate this when it’s brought out in her cooking. Never forget where you came from but always know where you are headed.
