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Sara Bazemore, Mother of the Year
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On February 9, 2008, Sara Bazemore awarded the Mother of the Year award at the Dean Day Center by the Georgia Mothers Association. The Cancer Ministry nominated Bazemore. An active member of Cannon Church, she says, “I am so humbled and honored by this award!”
“I feel kids need to understand the importance of serving others who are experiencing difficult life situations. I am blessed to be a volunteer with the Cannon UMC Cancer Ministry since 1999. This has been part of my faith journey as I seek to make a difference in the lives of those with cancer. I want my children to understand the importance of looking beyond themselves while caring for others. It is indeed a blessing to give rather than receive.”
To qualify as a Mother of the Year recipient, a woman must be at least forty-five years of age, have proven to be a successful mother as evidenced by her child(ren)'s accomplishments, and able to represent American Mothers, Inc.® by means of her mothering experience.
Nominees for this recognition are sought yearly on the state level with recommendations coming from the mother's contacts such as church groups, choral groups, PTA organizations, local businesses, etc. Nominees are well-respected, devoted mothers who interact in a positive manner on a family, spiritual, community, and civic basis. Each State Mother of the Year attends the National Convention where the AMI National Mother of the Year is selected.
The ideals of American Mothers, Inc.® (AMI) began in the heart and mind of Anna Reeves Jarvis, as she sought to heal the hearts of families caught in the conflict of the Civil War. Arranging a day of love and friendship across battle lines, this simple adherence grew into a national holiday known as Mother's Day.
The State Mother of the Year becomes a role model and spokesperson for motherhood as well as an ambassador for families for American Mothers, Inc.®
This Mother of the Year says she has two platforms that are current missions for her role as mother.
“I feel God has called me to be an advocate for my son, Brad, who learns differently. It has involved educating myself to understand his way of learning so I can enlighten teachers to his needs, thus increasing his chance of success. It involves patience, time, energy, and understanding while seeking the best resources to assist him along the way,” Bazemore explains.
She credits her sons school, Greater Atlanta Christian, “Greater Atlanta Christian School has been wonderful in their openness and appreciation of his many gifts as well as partnering with me and my husband Curt, as we all strive for one goal and that is for him to be successful. They love him for his "abilities" not disabilities.
“Secondly, I feel kids need to understand the importance of serving others who are experiencing difficult life situations. I am blessed to be a volunteer with the Cannon UMC Cancer Ministry since 1999. This has been part of my faith journey as I seek to make a difference in the lives of those with cancer. I want my children to understand the importance of looking beyond themselves while caring for others. It is indeed a blessing to give rather than receive.”
Ruth Manning, a member of Cannon Church and a Georgia Mother of 1988, was instrumental in helping Bazemore learn about Georgia Mothers Inc.
Basemore says Ruth Manning is a loving mother, retired teacher and principle, active member of Cannon Church and leader in the Georgia Mothers Association and American Mothers Inc. among others. “She is a saint in her own right and a person many people look up to because of her strong faith, character, and integrity. She is always been supportive and encouraging of my role as mother. She is a special person to many people,” Bazemore concludes.
