Fast forward to the present, and here she is, a body pump instructor and working towards becoming one for Body Flow. I'm amazed at her motivation and her strength. She has inspired me to be stronger, lift heavier and eat lighter. She writes me a few days a week to encourage me on my own path to being healthier. She also works at Studio 5 and does amazing things with hair! Rose has a big heart and is always willing to help someone. She also has a hilarious sense of humor.
I visited with her today while she cut both of my daughter's hair. Sadie, my 5 year old was excited all week to have her hair done by Mrs. Rose. We got to talking...
If you could go back to your 16 year old self, and change anything, what would it be?
Rose: ""My biggest regret was running away from home when I was 16. It was the most selfish thing I could have done to my mother. If I could go back, I would tell myself to face up to my problems and not run away."
(Her mood had shifted instantly and I decided it was best to ask her a happier question.)
What is one of the happiest moments of your life? Or a moment you are so glad happened?
Rose: "One of my biggest gambles was meting Danny for the first time. Everyone told me I was crazy. But I flew over to London anyway. It's been 10 years since I've met him and 7 years since we've been married!"
And lastly... What is one piece of advice you'd give to anyone listening?
Rose: "Appreciate your life. Don't take things for granted."
Well I'm the mother-in-law of wonderful Rose who I met when she came to London to meet Danny. I knew their relationship was powerful and what it was likely to lead to .... him crossing the pond .... but to see him happy with Rose was all I needed to let him go. Rose is very clever and very complex ..... and she has worked through a life that has been full of up and downs [lots of downs] and she *should* have been one of life's failures. But no, she fought and fought and fought and here she is in full bloom. We all love her!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm Rose's mother and I can't even begin to tell you how proud I am of her. She has been an inspiration to me. We didn't have it easy when she was young, but her ability to rise above is a reminder that we can do anything we set our minds to. I love you baby!
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