Feb
27
Beth
Nominated by her sister Karen, Beth “is always doing for others.” This mother of three lost a daughter and helped her two sons cope with the loss. She always does whatever it takes to care for her children and is excited to start a career as a grief counselor. She “knows firsthand what families go through and what they need.” Beth is graduating with her associate’s degree in Human Service this May and plans to go on to get her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Human Service from the University of Iowa.
Makeover by Rona Jacobs
Lavonne
A loving mother of three, 33-year-old Lavonne has a gift for making children “feel valued, safe, and loved,” says her sister Ruthanna. In addition to adopting one child, she and her husband have two long-term foster children, one of whom they are in the process of adopting. She runs a small in-home daycare and volunteers with her church. Lavonne works hard and “fills a need as soon as she’s aware it exists.” She rarely takes the time or money to tend to her own needs, much less her wants, so she needed this day that was all about her.
Makeover by Stevie Bosman
Jessica
She lost a great deal of weight and she’s always had a great head of hair, but Jessica has never taken the time to create a “look,” her friend Allison says. That’s because Jessica is always busy taking care of others, especially her family. After losing her dog of 10 years recently, it was time for Jessica to have a day of pampering to forget her stresses. “She works hard and is such a kind person,” Allison says. “It would be great to give her the chance to glam up and feel great about herself.” How could she not after this stunning makeover?
Makeover by Tammy Frohele
Jodi
Carrie nominated her friend Jodi for makeover because “she is a very hardworking single mom of two. She never does anything for herself but her kids always have everything they need and want.” Jodi has been through a lot in life. She overcame many struggles, including drug addiction and missing her boyfriend, the father of her children, while he was in prison. She is strong and has grown into a wonderful woman and, if we do say so ourselves, one stylish momma!
Makeover by Sarah Crane
Iliana
Mother Becky felt her daughter deserved a makeover, and we couldn’t agree more. Like many other moms, Iliana is busy raising her son, first grader Nathan. She has more on her plate, however, being in a relationship with Brian, who lives full time in a wheelchair. “She cares for him with the love of a wife and the compassion of a full-time caregiver,” mom Becky says. Iliana is also back in college, taking 16 credit hours a semester and getting straight As. She “does it all with a beautiful smile and positive outlook.” We hope this moakeover gives Iliana a great start to a new year.
Makeover by Julie Alsted