Do you know that feeling, the kind that only happens every now and then, when you meet someone that makes you stop and say, wow– now that’s an amazing mom.
One special drop in a shower of women
Last week I met one. We were at the Mom2summit social media conference, and believe me there were plenty of women who had a lot of really cool stuff going on ( and I enjoyed getting to know all of them) but, in this shower full of women there was one special drop that hit me just right. One mom, that really touched me. She wasn’t up speaking on a panel or being photographed as a “blogess”– her quiet persona as an observer, as the conference’s content was something she already understood. She had mastered the task of doing all she could do to make a living.
A feeling that ripples through me
Single moms have always held a special place in my heart. I love my role as a mother, and the honest truth is some days I don’t really know how I would cope without the support and camaraderie provided by my husband. And so, for me watching a single mom in action, knowing all she has to do without that built-in-support, always creates a “wow” sensation, a feeling of admiration that ripples through me in awe of all they do solo.
Left her job to care for her handicapped daughter
This single mom (who started her motherhood journey at the tender age of fifteen) is not only a proud mother of three, one of her children is handicapped. As her disabled child’s challenges moved to a place that required her to be cared for through out the day, this mom left her employment outside of the home and entered the world of social media so she could work from home and care for her daughter.
One in a Million Mom
The connection happened as things do when you try and do good. Through the generosity of Weil Baby, and as my role as their educational partner I was allowed to give-away one free ticket to Erica Mueller. Erica, a wonderful mom and web designer introduced me to her roommate at the conference. Let me introduce you to my new friend, team member, and inspiration for my new feature, One in a Million Mom, Dwan Perrin.
Do you know a One in a Million Mom?
Let me hear from you. What do you think about Dwan’s story. Do you know a mom who is unique? Someone you feel is special in her ability to be a mom? Tell me her story. Send me your One in a Million Mom submission. I will regularly feature a One in a Million Mom and do my very best to support her along her motherhood journey.
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I agree, Dwan is an amazing Mother, friend and woman! I have enjoyed getting to know her for a while now and she amazes me daily! I cherish her as a person, a mother and a best friend! What a wonderful feature, she deserves every kind word you stated here!
I agree, Dwan is an amazing Mother, friend and woman! I have enjoyed getting to know her for a while now and she amazes me daily! I cherish her as a person, a mother and a best friend! What a wonderful feature, she deserves every kind word you stated here!
This was the sweetest article ever written about me. Thank you, Beth for all the kind words. I feel the same way about you and am very proud to be working with you. So excited about all our upcoming projects and felt an instant connection when I met you. I know we are going to work on some amazing things!
This was the sweetest article ever written about me. Thank you, Beth for all the kind words. I feel the same way about you and am very proud to be working with you. So excited about all our upcoming projects and felt an instant connection when I met you. I know we are going to work on some amazing things!
I know and love Dwan..thank you for shining the spotlight on someone who is so deserving!!
Hi Melissa,
Thanks for your post. Helping others in this way brings me enormous joy. Do you know anyone who may be a One in a Million Mom?
Awesome!! Dwan is so deserving, we share a similar story and us single moms of children with special medical needs stick together. I think this is an awesome tribute to her. I will pass this along to others, what a great program.
Hi Janis
Thanks for your post. Helping others in this way brings me enormous joy. Why don’t you share your story with us!
I know and love Dwan..thank you for shining the spotlight on someone who is so deserving!!
What a wonderful post about Dwan! She certainly is one in a million!
Her strength and courage is so admirable, her compassion and kindness to all around her is amazing, and her love for her children is endless. Thank you for sharing this so more peoples lives can be touched by her story. 
Dear Erin,
Thanks for your post. Helping others in this way brings me enormous joy. Do you know anyone who may be a One in a Million Mom?
Awesome!! Dwan is so deserving, we share a similar story and us single moms of children with special medical needs stick together. I think this is an awesome tribute to her. I will pass this along to others, what a great program.
What a wonderful post about Dwan! She certainly is one in a million!
Her strength and courage is so admirable, her compassion and kindness to all around her is amazing, and her love for her children is endless. Thank you for sharing this so more peoples lives can be touched by her story. 