This is my Nanna, Lorna Jard nee Mitchell. Her birthday was 29th November 1918 and I was going to wait until her Birthday to share this photo. She taught herself to read, and count. She was denied an education so she fought for one for me. She believed in education, a strong work ethic, fought for human rights, and advocated for the next generation. She is a major contributor to the fact that I have choices, a degree, a career, a great life partner, a love of politics, and she has influenced my how I love my children. She was one in a long line of matriarchs. I think of her often and she inspires me every day, particularly the tough ones. She was a fierce intellect, and she loved just as intensely. I am grateful everyday for her and my Mum and Dad. If actions speak louder than words than I hope my life choices make her proud. Nanna is wearing glasses and holding a sheet of paper, and my cousin Karen Mitchell is also pictured (standing behind, and to the right of the girl in the white dress.
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