Sheryl Sandbergis celebrating all her favorite moms.
The social media executive also included her late husbandDave Goldberg’s mother Paula in the post. Sandberg was married to the tech exec from 2004 until he died from arrhythmia in 2015, and they shared two children.
“From the moment I met Dave’s mom Paula, I was in awe of her commitment to helping others. She deeply believes in doing what she can to make the world a better place and has helped instill that sense of purpose in my children,” she wrote. “Her support not just when Dave was with us, but in encouraging me to find love after we lost him, was transformative. Paula, you raised two amazing sons and did so much for the world, and for me.”
Sandberg also paid tribute to Joan, the mother of her fiancéTom Bernthal. She and Tom, 49 — whose brother isThe Walking DeadactorJon Bernthal—announced their engagementto PEOPLE in Feb. 2020.
TheOption Bauthor previously revealed that Dave’s brother Robintroduced her to Tom, as both brotherswere friendswith the former NBC News producer.
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“These incredible women provide an endless supply of affection and strength to our family. Their wisdom guides us. Their big hearts sustain us,” she wrote in her Mother’s Day post. “We would never be who we are today — the ‘BernBergs’ (Bernthals + Sandbergs + Goldbergs) — without their unconditional support.”
“Mother’s Day is about honoring every variety of mom — mothers, grandmothers, aunts, godmothers, teachers — helping to raise the next generation. For us, with all of our Moms still with us, the day has always been a family favorite. But for many others, it lands more heavily. If you’re having a hard time, I hope you spend the day in any way that feels right to you — remembering, reflecting, or opting out entirely. Know that I’m sending you all my love and support,” Sandberg concluded.
source: people.com
