world." She stuck with the ways in which she was brought up back in Kentucky, and she passed them on beautifully: "Don't date a married man; it's a dead end." "Respect your body and yourself, or no one else will." "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." "Be a good person; you may be the only Bible someone reads." "Good girls do finish first." "Jesus and germs are everywhere, so wash your hands and say your prayers." That's partly why I think Mom is able to let go of me a bit better - knowing she's done her job.
