The team you cheer for can say a lot about your personality. And for Carol Burkhardt and her fandom of her beloved Buffalo Bills, it is not the constant letdowns that encompasses who she is as a person. Instead, it is the undying loyalty to her team that reminisces with the unmatched loyalty she has for her friends and family.
Whether it is the constant Bingo playing with her best friend Sheila, the being ever present in her children Corey and Chelsea’s lives, or the pool time with her grandchildren Logan and Austin, Carol always shows up and she always shows her big, huge heart for her loved ones.
“Mom is the most amazing woman in the world,” Corey said. “She is the anchor of the family and my best friend. Everything we ever needed, she would do. Early mornings, late nights. Nothing ever fazed her.”
No matter what happened or when it happened, Carol would just always be there. She would not ask questions and she always has shown her unconditional love and support.
In fact, that is one of the many things that makes her such a great role model. Having a heart for others and being there for family is a huge part of Carol’s character, and it is a big reason she is the amazing woman that she is.
“Mom showed me how to live in a caring house and how to show everyone you love that family is everything,” Corey said.
Part of always being there for family includes making memories. Corey will never forget them going down the San Antonio River yelling, “Go Cyclones” the entire time. It was a memory that unlocked the more fun side of Carol, and just showed her kids that sometimes you have to let loose and not care.
At the same time, she wanted to always ensure her kids had care in their hearts for others. She is the kind of person who is selfless in her ways and who never wants to see someone go without, no matter what they might have done.
“I admire Mom’s caring heart, how she never judges, is a great cook, and that family is everything to her.”
Carol has the right kind of personality, as she gives people the benefit of the doubt and always sees the glass as half full. She can whip together a great meal too, which makes days by the pool that much more enjoyable.
She is just always doing for others without asking for anything in return, and Corey hopes this helps to remind his mom just how much he and Chelsea really do appreciate her. They would not be here without Mom, and they would not be who they are without her.
“She means the world to me. I don’t know what I would have done without a loving mother like her!” – Corey