Diva Mom Dawn

The next Diva Mom I want to share with you is someone who has been a mother to me, Dawn Holst. I met her when she started working for my family's music business. She started out in the office and then came to work in my department. I wasn't sure if our personalities were compatible at first, but after getting to know her, she became an instant friend. I am so blessed by her friendship.

Dawn has a very opinionated and personable personality. She's got gumption and won't give up on anything or anyone. She is the one who helped me get a back bone when I needed it most, and most importantly, supported me when my own blood family didn't. For this reason, we adopted each other into our families. She became my adopted mom, and her husband Maurice became my adopted Dad. I truly felt a part of the family when I was invited to the family holiday gatherings. I love Dawn and Maurice as if they were truly my real parents. I love bragging about them to other people and am proud to call them parents.

Dawn is a wonderful Grandma to my own kids. She welcomed my new husband and his son without any hesitations. She never played favorites with any of the kids. I now know that God brought her into my life to fill that void that my mother left in me. I truly believe that I am the mother I am today because of what Dawn has taught me. Love unconditionally and completely.

Dawn, thank you for coming into my life and loving me like I was your own daughter. You are the mother I never had, and I am a better person because of you! Thank you for all that you did, and continue to do for me and my family! I love you!