When I married my husband I didn't realize I would be gaining a second mother who would grow to be one of my best friends. It's hard to photograph her, because she'd rather focus on others than on herself, but I caught this candid shot of her with a grandchild at our family Christmas party. Every minute of her time is spent doing something; she's never idle. And she is happiest when serving others. She's been through heartache and frustration in her life, and continues to face struggles, but she fights onward, never giving up; her energy and compassion is endless. I love this woman.
