My Cathy is an amazing Italian woman. Being Italian and growing up in the community as I did, we always had someone to look up to. With my grandparents being gone, and prior to Covid, we had our Cousin’s Lunch. Our Italian elders all came together once a month for lunch. I loved being able to see them and talk about what was going on in their lives.

I was one that stayed in my grandma’s kitchen. I loved to bake, where my brother loved to cook. My Italian grandparents taught me how to knit and crochet as well as how to bake and play poker. Cathy is always asking me to bake the Italian cookies, and for her, anything.

Cathy was home with her kids until her divorce. Then she had to go into the work force at a factory while continuing to raise her children . Being a single parent, her parents also helped at times. As Italian’s do. Now, Cathy is a vital participant in raising her youngest grandson. Carrying on the tradition of the Nonna, she has always been in her grandchildren’s lives.

Cathy’s unwavering dedication to her family has inspired me to be the best Nonna I can to any grandchildren God allows me to have. For the gloss inspired by Cathy, CLICK HERE.