Happy Mother's Day To Karen Blanchard

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Whether it's through their personalities, looks, hobbies, or a combination of everything, children become a reflection of the woman who raised them.

With Mother's Day 2021 right around the corner, we are celebrating that special bond by inviting Patch readers across the state to share their mother-daughter and mother-son photos. Happy Mother's Day!

John Blanchard, III submitted the following for mom Karen Blanchard:

Why she is special: Simply put and her heart. Both fierce and gentle. The perfect storm in human form.

Message: I don’t know what I did right in my past life to be this fortunate. To have you and not be a statistic, means everything to me. I could not have asked for a better teacher, friend, guardian and mother. Lord knows I am not perfect, never claim to be. But, Because of all of your lessons, whether recycled from Pop or completely authentic to you, I am who I am today. A man I hope You, Dad, and Nana and Pop can/could be proud of. Happy Mother’s Day mama.

Looking for a gift for mom? Check out Patch's Mother's Day 2021 gift guide here.