“Motherhood Inspires Greatness” Mom Profile
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“Motherhood Inspires Greatness” is the phrase I coined to describe the essence of what drove me to change my life when I gave birth to my first son as a single mom (an entry I will save until later).
Women always ask me what type of mothers I have met who inspired me. Victoria Nolan is one of these women. She was diagnosed at 18 years old with Retinitis Pigmentosa, and at that point had about 5 per cent of her vision left. Growing up, she didn’t like sports because they were quite challenging. She was also unaware of her vision challenges and that they were likely affecting her.
As a legally blind mother of two children, anyone would be impressed by her determination to live a full life with kids in tow. I first met her at a FITMOM class that she attended by taking public transportation with her baby. Her limitations were few and far between and she was, and still is, constantly pushing the envelope. She had her second baby a couple of years later, and her vision continued to worsen.
At her job, as a teacher, she works with children with learning disadvantages. All of her students are so blessed to be taught by someone who faces and overcomes challenges daily. As a leader, she continually gives back and is easily one of the most impressive women I have met. It is a true blessing to be around great people like Victoria who inspire us all to be and give our best to ourselves and the world around us.
Cheers,
Andrea Page
