Mount Pleasant Magazine May/June 2021

13 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www. VOICE forMP. com A s the editorial team and I began to plan our annual Family Issue, I started to realize just how central family is to every aspect of our lives. We included the obvious nods to family, including a “History of Mother’s and Father’s Day” (page 34), Outstanding Moms and Dads nominated by their loved ones (page 35) and a fun feature by Pamela Jouan full of fantastic locations perfect for a weekend getaway with your mom (page 58). Then we dug deeper into family, starting with an insightful piece by Jenny Harrison about the importance of bonding with your children over shared hobbies – both yours and theirs (page 43). We touched on topics that were a little less sunny – the lack of education and support for struggling postpartum mothers (page 76) and a heartfelt story written by Richard Todd of 105.5 The Bridge about a road trip he and his son took after the passing of his wife (page 40). And then there were topics that didn’t seem connected to family at all, but as I examined them closer, the ties became more apparent. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to interview the retiring Mount Pleasant Police Chief, Carl Richie, and his successor, Deputy Chief Mark Arnold, in “Changing of the Guard” (page 19). After speaking to them both – 32-year and 25-year veterans respectively – it was hard to miss the feeling of family that the department has fostered here in Mount Pleasant, both within and with the community. It was also impossible not to realize how great a sacrifice these men have made, having to work extremely hard to maintain a work-life balance with their own families in order to protect ours. Even if you don’t feel strongly connected to family, there’s a good chance that you have some cute fur babies to celebrate with on this year’s Mother’s and Father’s Day, and we’ve got plenty of ideas on page 46. And you’ll be motivated to head into your kitchen and cook up some nostalgic dishes after reading how local chefs were inspired by their family experiences on page 64. Whether your family is near or far, I hope that these pages move you to find closeness with them in this season, which is truly all about celebrating the one thing that is always a constant – family. Lindsay C. Bishop Managing Editor editor@mountpleasantmagazine.com managing editor’s note Photo by S t ephen Atoh i . T he cover of our family issue always features some of our nominees for Outstanding Moms & Dads (page 35), and this year we were fortunate enough to feature two in one family! Olivia Lee nominated her mom, Adriana, and her dad, John, and you can tell from their photos together that this is one special family. Jenn Cady photographed this image at the pier on Isle of Palms and couldn’t have done a better job of capturing their fun, outgoing spirits. about the cover A Stand-Alone Memory Care Community. Come see what makes us different! Serving those with Alzheimer’s and other related conditions. We are a member of the JEA Senior Living family of assisted living communities. JEA is committed to being the leader in providing quality personal services for our residents while honoring the experience of aging. 843.216.1001 1025 Hungryneck Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 jeaseniorliving.com Call for a free tour!