My mom, Ruth Ann Adkins, was born and raised in Eastern Kentucky - right in the heart where all the flooding happened recently. Whether you knew her as Ruthie, Mamaw, Mema or her most important name, “Mom,” you loved her and the insurmountable amount of joy she brought to everyone she met. Instead of flowers, if anyone feels in their heart to honor her, you can make a donation to support Eastern Kentucky Flood Disaster relief through the @americanredcross. There’s a link in my bio to do so.