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"All true trophies of the ages are from mother love impearled; For the hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world."
- William Ross Wallace
My Mom passed away when I was very young so the female role in my life has been filled by my amazing Grandmas.
My Moms Mom, Joyce, gives me a link to my past. She shows and exemplifies the qualities and attributes that I do not notice in my own self and many which I hope to attain. Our laughter, personality quirks, physical abilities, and just our general way of thinking seem to always be in sync. We can always sit and talk for hours on end and never feel like we are judging one another and she accepts my crazy ideas and activities. She is the best possible Great Grandma and my daughter would rather be at Grandma’s house than anywhere else.
My Dads Mom, Margaret, is simply the best. She has always been there. Because my Dad was single most of my growing up years my Grandma and Grandpa filled in quite often. They always came to my performances or activities. And never missed one! My Grandma taught me to sew. And she is the greatest cook around. You can never leave her house without an arm load of food and goodies. My Grandma was and is my support through all my life’s endeavors. She spoils me rotten and now that I have a daughter of my own she shows such love and great spoils with her as well.
My life is greatly blessed by these two women and I only hope that I can attain such greatness one day!
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Motherhood doesn’t come with an instruction manual it is only truely taught by example. I am grateful for the example that my mother made for me. She taught me that being a mother is a gift that requires sacrifice, love & patience. It’s not about me anymore & that’s ok because I only have them in the nest for a short time. She taught me that no matter how busy I am I’m never too busy to sit down with my kids after school, have snack, & find out how their day was. She taught me that being a good mother means that sometimes you have to be mean. You’re not just raising children you’re raising adults & work is a part of being an adult. I’m grateful that my mother taught me to loose myself in service & only then will I find myself. I learned that snuggling is an essential part of life & my children can never be held or told how wonderful they are too much. Selfishness is not a part of motherhood & knowing that allows the real rewards to enter in. I’m grateful for my mother & the many lessons she taught me, especially to put God first & all else will fall into place.
Does everyone realize just how important mother’s are? My mom passed away a year ago in February. Last year I was still too stunned to realize she was gone. This year is different, I miss my mom! Mom was a wonderful woman who taught me to be kind to those who are unkind to me. She taught me the love of sewing, and the love of doing things for others without any fanfare. The greatest gift I could give my mom this year was to finish sewing her layette gowns for the Humanitarian Center. I cried with every stitch I sewed. Even though mom is gone, I still plan on giving her a gift each year as mother’s day arrives. Love you mom!
May is a very special month for my family this year. My mom who is a twin just turned the big 5..0 on Wednesday May 4th, today we are celebrating my twin baby girls 3 month birthdays and Sunday we get to celebrate Mother’s Day! I feel like I am the luckiest girl in the world to have my mom as my mom and to be a mom to a beautiful 21 month little boy and to a mom of 3 month old twin baby girls. Each day is an adventure and we embrace every moment together. My mom has ALWAYS been my best friend, greatest fan and I know no matter how old we get I can always turn to her and she will be there for me! I love you mom and I love my sweethearts-they are my greatest blessings!!!
My mother is a perfect example to me of service to others. She quilts, sews, makes crafts, cooks, and shares with all those around her. She is so amazing and is truly my best friend. I love you Mom!
My sweet mother has always taught and been a great example to me and my 4 siblings. She was always available to go to our school programs, mother/daughter dates, mother/son dates, etc. By going to these events, she made us feel like we were a VIP. She has given much to each of us.
Last year while my husband was fighting a battle with a cancerous brain tumor, she took him in to her home. She and my dad made sure that he ate and was safe. All this in spite of her being legally blind and needing to use a power chair. She is so kind, giving & loving. I am grateful that she is my mother.
My mom was married to my dad for 15 years, 15 years of a painful verbal and sometimes physical relationship. It was hard for her as it would be for anyone but she always stayed strong. She taught us that no matter what your personal struggles and circumstances may be that you stay happy. We were her happiness, even though we grew up with a dad who was abusive she made sure we felt loved and had an enjoyable childhood. I love my mom, my strength and the rock that I will always look up too! I will never forget the love she gave and the powerful life lesson she taught me with her personal struggles. Happy Mother’s Day Mom!
My mom has influenced me to let the unimportant things slide off my back and focus on the important. She is always a great example of this.
I think as we grow older and hopefully, more wise; we appreciate our Mothers more. We realize that life can be hard, and we can marvel at how our Moms managed to be strong and encouraging. My Mom taught me to appreciate and enjoy all kinds of beauty, from nature to the arts. The most important thing she DID was to always make me feel loved and capable of doing anything I set my mind to. I LOVE you MOM!
After my father died when I was 8 years old, my mother chose not to remarry but to concentrate on raising me and my sister. She sacrificed hairdos, dinners out and other things to make life comfortable for us. She worked long hours but always had time to be there for important events in our lives. I remember long late-night talks after a date, sitting on the front porch on hot summer nights eating ice cream while she reminisced about dad and her childhood, and canning peaches while discussing my childhood dilemas . I never knew we were poor, I just knew I was happy. Now our roles are reversed. She has Alzheimer’s and I am her caretaker. I could place her in a nursing home as many friends have suggested I do. But I consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to take care of her. She has left me a legacy of love and that is why I am grateful for her.
My mother was one of few working mothers when I was a child which gave me an example to follow when I became a single mother and had to enter the workforce to provide for my children. She is now flirting with Alzheimer’s and again her bravery (although I know she fears it) has set another great example for me.
I did want to comment on an earlier program. Because I was a single mother and my children’s funds were limited, I bought them the gifts. Because, after all if it wasn’t for them I would not have been a mother.
My Mother is a special lady, she raised five children.
Mom encouraged us to all go to college and make something of our selves.
She worked hard to send us to college and now is taking care of her grandchildren so
their mothers can work. My mother believes family is the most important thing in her life; we all know she loves us and would do anything for us. Mom visits older neighbors and brings those cookies or a fruit basket and spends time with them, they enjoy her company. I am very grateful for my Mother and I would like to be just like her
I am thankful for my mother for more reasons that I could ever count. She is my very best friend and the prime example of genuine love, kindness and patience. She has supported and stood by my side through every high and low in my life. She has taught me the true meaning of service and is the most selfless person I know. There is no doubt in my mind that she was meant to be my mother!
Oh what can I say about my Mom. She stood by my Father’s side for 42 years until he died, My Father served in WW2, Korean and Vietnam Wars and my mother set the example of a military wife staying behind and raising 6 children most of the time by herself. She was selfless, she taught me to look around to see the needs of others. She loved her grandchildren I was given the privilege to sit at her side in my home to watch her pass to the other-side. She was surrounded by family. I admire her for her courage to send my father of to foreign lands and lovingly wait for him. I too have a husband who served in the armed forces and understand how lonely and how courageous you must be to do so. I adore her and miss her there has been a hole in my life since she has gone. She lived in my home and I took care of her like she did for me. I will always be grateful for her love and example! Thank you to all the military wives and husbands that lovingly do the same I appreciate and thank you for all that you do!
I am grateful for my mom because she taught me how to be frugile. With tough times in today’s economy I am very happy that she taught me this skill.
I am grateful for my mother’s unconditional love. We all make mistakes and it’s comforting to know that no matter what I do that my mother loves me unconditionally. I am also grateful for the wonderful example my mother is to me.
My mother gave me self confidence. She taught me to be responsible. She blessed me with the ability to cry when I’m happy and laugh when I’m sad. She set a great example of the importance of family and eating well balanced meals. I wish I had taken better advantage of her vast knowlegde of life when she was alive. I love you mamma and miss you more each day.
As I have grown older and had children and now grandchildren of my own, I am very thankful to my Mom for all the time and effort she has put into making lasting family traditions and memories that will be carried on for years (and hopefully generations) to come.
My mother has always been one of the most giving people I have ever met. I’m so grateful for her example to me. As long as I can remember she was always willing to give people what ever she had. Since I have grown up and have had children of my own. I feel that it has opened my eyes to see just how much my mother has done for me, and still does. And I love that when I need her I have her to take care of me, like only a mother can! I love you, Mom. Thank you for being my mom!
My Mom is amazing! My parents divorced when I was a baby and my mom raised her 5 children completely by herself without child support. She sacrificed everything she ever wanted and worked hard and constantly to keep food on the table but yet she always found ways to provide us with extra lessons. She was always pushing us to do better, keep our commitments and be the best we could be, by her example and her words. Even though she was busy she still found time to spend special time with me that created some of my most precious memories, I hope I can do that with my kids and be as good of a mother as she has always been to me. She is my best friend! I love her and am thankful for all she has done and is still doing for me and for the wonderful grandma she is to my boys. Thank you Mom I love you!
My mom is amazing! She is a beast cancer survivor and always is upbeat about it all!
My mom is a breast cancer survivor THREE times through now! She has been a rock through it all and has always had a positive attitude throughout it all! She is such an inspiration to me! You rock mom!
day 3 : Practice answering the question “What do you do?” so you can confidently
say “I am a mother.
This challenge reminds me of a episode of Everybody loves Raymond. Robert was trying to decided if he should stop being a cop or not and Raymond told him to finish the sentence “I am a” and Robert said cop. it is so cool to say things out loud and how it makes you feel inside, i am a mother and saying it out loud sounds so good.
I am so grateful for my mother. She has done so much for me and my siblings in my life. She almost died when I was 3 months old. She had to let my grandparents raise me and my 2 sisters for a year. I think during that time she realized how important family is more than most parents do. She has been such a wonderful mother and such a great friend to all of us. She is there to help us whenever we need it. I love my mother and hope that I can be as good a mom as she is. She is truly an example to everyone she meets.
My amazing mother! Not only has my mom raised 5 kids that were very close in age, she helped take care of her younger siblings after her own mother passed away when my mom was 20. She has always been our best friend and our greatest supporter in everything. What makes her so amazing is that she will laugh with us cry with us and just listen when we need it. She worked nights when we were younger so that she could be home during the day with us. Currently she is struggling with a disease that has changed her from the energetic go getter to a women who is walking with a cane, which is amazing since a year ago she could barely walk. Even through all her own trials she has been there for each one of us in our own trials, she spent years crying and praying for me during the loss of babies and fertility problems. When we did have children she was right there so eager to hold and welcome those new little ones into the world. I love her very much!
I’m grateful for my mother for always being there for us. Even when it got tough with the teen years and so on, she was always there for us. I’m so grateful for that loyalty, especially when I didn’t deserve it. Her example encourages me every day to be a little more patient and a little more understanding with my two little boys. Because someday they’ll realize the sacrifices I’m making for them, just like my mom did for me.
My mom gave me a kidney when I was 13. I am grateful her sacrifice every day! Thanks mom!
I am so grateful for my mother because she is my best friend. She has always been there when I need her and willing to help in anyway she can. She is the most selfless person I know. I hope I can be the mom to my kids like she was to me.
Everything that I am I can attribute to my mother. My mother encouraged us especially in school. She valued education and insisted that we all attend college and all but one of my siblings have a college degree. I would not be the person I am if it weren’t for my mother.
Where would we be without mother’s? They do so much for us! They teach and inspire us in so many ways! My mother has taught me so much I can’t even imagine who I would be without her. So much of who I am is because of her. There are no words to express my love and gratitude. She is still so amazing and is still teaching, inspiring and motivating me. I hope to be half the mother she is to my own kids!
It’s not only on this special day that I miss her. She has been gone from my life for almost 20 years and not a day passes without my thoughts of her. I was in college when she passed away from cancer which means that sadly, I never got to be her “grownup daughter.” It’s too late for me to tell her how right she was about so many things! Like kids do, I took for granted all the juggling she did as a mother and teacher to make things go smoothly in my life and am grateful that she always encouraged my “artsy-side,” even though that was completely foreign to her. I am lucky to have been shaped and loved by such an smart, strong lady! She taught me many things including loyalty, determination, love of God, family, community and country. And to treasure our history and our American freedom to vote. A big sadness in my life is that my daughters do not know her. She would have loved them so!
My 92-year old mother passed away a year ago in April. I had the opportunity to care for her in her last few years as she struggled with Alzheimers. Even though it wasn’t always easy, I am so grateful for the opportunity. As I served my mother, my love for her and my appreciation for how hard my parents worked to rear 8 children increased. Any past regrets or feelings were driven away by serving her. No matter what, I think we always need to remember the commandment to love and honor our parents. It’s easy to criticize and question their parenting, but I have no regrets about how I treated my parents. That’s a good feeling and I think we set an example for our children who will be caring for us someday!
I am thankful for my four mothers in my life. My bio mom, my two step moms and my mother-in-law. All four have been wonderful women who taught me many things in life.
My bio mom taught me a love of music, art and adventure. She also raised me to have faith in a loving Heavenly Father and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
My two step moms taught me about patience and love and how to be there and available both for their children and their grandchildren and how to take good care of a husband.
My mother-in-law gave me my wonderful husband and raised him to be a good man, husband, father and now grandfather.
All four women have had profound influence in my life and I find myself greatly blessed to have been blessed with so many mothers who loved me and my family. I have been able to gleen from all four many good traits, traditions, different ways of raising my own family, skills and faith.
I am truly blessed.
I am grateful for my mother because she played the various roles each mother plays at the various needed times in my life. She was a teacher when things needed to be taught, an adult to set limits and boundries and a friend when I needed to laugh. Motherhood is all about balance and I am grateful for my mom who seemed to do it all.
I am grateful for all the times in my life when I call my mom and tell her about my day… the good, the bad, and the ugly. My mom has been a shoulder to cry on, a friend to laugh with and a mother with whom I know I can rely on. I am grateful to be a mother as well. Though there are times that I feel overwhelmed, there is no greater purpose I can fulfill than that of motherhood. My children are my little buddies and they are keeping me young by helping me remember to take time to smell the roses and not sweat the small stuff. They are forgiving and loving and sweet. I am grateful to be able to stay home with them and I am honored to be able to say that I am their mother.
I am grateful for all the times in my life when I call my mom and tell her about my day… the good, the bad, and the ugly. My mom has been a shoulder to cry on, a friend to laugh with and a mother with whom I know I can rely on. I am grateful to be a mother as well. Though there are times that I feel overwhelmed, there is no greater purpose I can fulfill than that of motherhood. My children are my little buddies and they are keeping me young by helping me remember to take time to smell the roses and not sweat the small stuff. They are forgiving and loving and sweet. I am grateful to be able to stay home with them and I am honored to be able to say that I am a mother.
The job of keeping up a home is huge, but lately I’ve been thinking about the emotional work it takes to be a mother. I know my mom thinks about her kids and grandkids daily, probably hourly. There’s a lot to do when it comes to loving and supporting your kids. That is what I appreciate the most about my mom. Her love and support. She is busy, but always finds time to make a phone call just to let me know she’s thinking about me and what’s going on in my life.
The very best thing that I have experianced in my life, is being a mother. I have loved every season of my children’s life. I am amazed at how fast it goes. And it is bitter sweet watching them grow. I want to see them grow into healthy happy adults, but also love them being small. And I know I will never have them again at the age that they are. It goes to fast so I just have to enjoy it while I have it.
I am grateful for my mom for showing me how to be a good mom! She always encouraged us and was there for us as we were growing up. My mom continues to be a strength in my life, especially now that I am a mom myself. She is always willing to help when needed, give a shoulder to cry on, or to give encouragement when needed. She is a great mom, a wonderful grandma and a person that I look up to a lot!
My Mother was such a great excample to me. She did so much for everyone around her. We lived in a small town and she knew everyone. She was often the first one there when something happened, like a death. She was a wonderful cook and was always making meals for others. I remember one Christmas, when I was a bratty teenager,that my Mom bought a beautiful robe for a mentally challenged woman who lived in our town. I was complaining that she had spent too much money on it, but she said something I have never forgotten. She said that we must treat others as the Savior would treat them. My Mom gave the lady the robe anonymously, and the lady was so happy and talked about it for years. We lost my Mom to cancer 16 years ago, and I miss her every day. I am trying to live up to her Christlike example.
I am a very lucky woman. I have had a great examples of a mom from my mom and grandma. Love the kids for who they are! Each child is important to them. No matter what choices they have made. I am grateful that I was taught how to clean, cook, sew, and love! I love how important it is that my mom told me it is to be able to stay at home with my kids! I love that I am a mother and I hope my girls now how much I love being their mom even so days are stressful! I love that I am there when my girls need me.
Being a grandmother is even better than being a mother . It is so much fun. It takes more than giving birth to be a mother. My sister was never blessed with children so I share my children and grandchildren with her She is very close to them. she has been a second mother and grandmother to them
As a young grandmother I had decided to be a “hands-on-grandma”. I have 6 grandchildren ranging in age from 19 to 8 years old. (Three girls and 3 boys) I am known as the “KOOL GRANDMA”. I not only do things with my grandkids like hiking, LaGoon, Zoo, Bee’s baseball games etc. I also paid for any of them that wanted to play baseball, and attended most of their games. To this day I still take an active part in their lives. I often text them when it’s been a week or so and I haven’t heard form all of them. This Sat. I am walking in the breast cancer walk with my 3 granddaughters, daughter-in-law, cousin and several neices. They have come to me with problems they would never tell Mom and Dad about and they know I will keep their secrets. It is so important to be a part of our grandkids lives. I don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t be their grandma, after all grandparents and grandchildren have a common enemy. They know we know everything…unlike their parents whom they think don’t know anything. We grandparents are the bridge for this generation. I Facebook with them and everything. Got to keep up with all the new stuff or I could be left out. Grandkids are much more fun the children.
I am grateful for the numerous women in my life who exemplify and honor their roles as women of integrity, love, hope and joy. I am blessed and grateful to be a mother to four beautiful daughters who are each day learning and growing toward being a mothering influence one day. I am grateful for my own mother and grandmother who have each taught me through their examples what unconditional love is. I am grateful for the mothering influence of two amazing bosses who have each taught me the importance of a proper balance of career and family. I am grateful for my friends who have taught me daily through their examples to strive to be a better mother and friend. I am grateful for the gift of motherhood and all the amazing beauty it represents. I am who I am today, because of the nurturing and love given by the numerous women who have influenced me throughout my life!
My mom is my mom and my best friend. I can tell her things and be free from judgement. She is the one I confide in when I don’t want my words to hit the floor. She listens and validates. I love how she goes out of her way to help her kids and grandkids. She would do anything for us. I would do anything for her. That is the wonderfulness of the mom and daughter bond.
I have been thinking a lot about my other mother the past few weeks. Her name is Jennifer and I met her when I was 12. It started out that I babysat for her and helped her around the house when her oldest son was born. Her husband became my dad since I have never known my own dad. Jennifer has been there for me for 15 years. She treats me as one of her own children and loves me as she does her own. She has given me a place to stay when I needed one, someone to talk to, shopping trips before a big dance, and unconditional love and support. With mother’s day coming up I have been thinking of her and all she does for me even more then usual. Just last night I went over to her house late because I was upset over some things and she talked to me and hugged me until I felt better.
I am a better person for her love and support, and for her example. I love her as I love my own mother. Thank you for your focus on motherhood, it is so important.
I’m grateful for my mom who loves me despite my weaknesses. Mom is always so quick to forgive. I’ve had so many wonderful mothers who have had a great influence on my life and am grateful for the love that seems to come so easily from them. They expect a lot out of me because they’re able to see some things that I am not and it has and continues to motivate me to reach my potential!
I am so thankful for my Mom! She is such a special person. She has a heart that is full of so much love and compassion. She is such an amazing example to me. She sees the best in each of her children and loves and worries about each of us with all of her heart. She is such a wonderful listener and is so encouraging. She loves being a Grandma! We live far away from each other, and so I miss her so much! I am so blessed to have her as my mom!
The past two years have been tough on my son. He’s only 4 and he has gone through some very difficult changes. My mother, his “Nana”, has been his reasuring constant. When I’m having a moment of stress and frustration, which happens more than I care to admit as a single mom, she is always ready to give him kisses, hugs, cuddles and words of love. He never leaves her house without a hug and being told “Nana will love you forever, no matter what”. The bond between them is irreplaceable. She’s done so much for us lately that “Grateful” isn’t a strong enough word to express how thankful I am that she is ours. I love you Mom.
Thanks for the cute gift ideas. I have a daughter and two daugters-in-law that I consider to be just daughters. I will love giving them a framed thought on mothers day. My daughter Jolyn has no children of her own and loves her nieces and nephews just like her own. In fact, they would rather be with her than anyone. So I know that you don’t have to be a mother to be a mother.
I am truly thankful for my mom and for all the mother’s who have mentored me through the years. Thanks Studio 5 for recognizing mothers!
I so admire my mother. She was my best friend and cheer leader. She has been gone for 12 years now. But there is not a day that goes by that I think I should call her and ask advice or for her just to listen. When I was in school she would take a pick up us kids, and was always there for us. She was a awesome cook. She did catering and loved to serve people her food. If you came in to the house she would make sure you were taken care of and ask if you were hungry and make you something to eat. She was such a loving person and kind to everyone. I have tried to be like her but have a long way to go. Thanks Mom for everything! I love you.
I would be nothing without my mother. <3
I am grateful for my mom because she has always been my best friend, & biggest support. I love to hang out with her & I talk with her almost every day. She has been there for me & supports me in everything I do. She always was there when I was chasing after my dreams & not once did she ever tell me I couldnt do it. I hope that I can create as good of a realtionship with my daughter as she did with me. Even high school I wouls so much rather be with my mom when ever i had time than doing anything else. So many people around her commented on how werid that was to have your daughter want to hang out with her, & then they would ask how she did it. I love my mom so much & hope that I can be like her as I raise my daughter.
My mother passed away 10 years ago. She raised four children by herself and did a wonderful job. She worked full time and road the bus everyday to and from work. She taught us to clean and cook and to be good citizens. Now I have children of my own and am greatful everyday for the love and teachings my mother shared with me. I know she is in a better place and will be blessed for the wonderful person she was while here on earth. I love and miss her everyday!
I am in awe of my mother. She has taught me so many things- from being responsible and independent to having faith to deal with any challenge that comes our way. She always listens to me and has a way that makes me feel important. My mother has faced her challenges with grace, dignity, and honor. It is hard to describe how I feel and how wonderful she is. I am trying to follow her example and be a mother like her to my 4 beautiful daughters. I know that she learned from her amazing mother (my grandmother) and I learn from her. Hopefully my daughters will learn from me and pass it on.
My dear mother died in 2008 at the age of 91. Although we were deeply sad at her passing, not a day goes by that we don’t think about her and her life well lived. She was an example of true motherhood in action. Out of the kindness and goodness of her and my father’s hearts; together they “chose” me and my brother for adoption. She always emphasized the “chosen” aspect of our lives and that made us feel truly very special. She was an example of perfect patience, love unfeigned, and motherly sacrifice that has left us with very big shoes to fill. Together, with my father, they courageously farmed the land that they owned, raised the cattle and the chickens, the dogs and the cats; and taught us lasting lessons of faith, love, courage and endurance. We miss you Mom, we love you Dad.
They say you’ll never understand how much your mother loves you until you are a mom yourself, I honestly believe that. Sure once you’re older you can understand your mothers love but it wasn’t until I had kids that I truly understood. My mom didn’t just tell me no because she could, it was for my own good. I am constantly telling my two year old no! And it’s only for his own good but I didn’t see that when I was little. To all mothers out there Happy Mothers Day! Especially to my wonderful mom. I love you!
I am grateful for the example of courage that my mother has shown throughout her life. She left her homeland to come to America. She had the courage to marry and have children, even though both her mother’s and grandmother’s marriages ended in divorce. She had the courage to stay in America, even though she faced persecution and traditions that were foreign to her. She and my father made their marriage work, even with little outside support and in spite of great differences. My mother had the courage to adopt two children, even though she already had four children and suffered from chronic health problems. And now, when her health problems continue to increase, she has the courage to volunteer to serve others. She is a constant support to her children and grandchildren. She shows her love by supporting us in our dreams. She has the courage to pursue her own dreams. She gives us a legacy of faith and courage.
I’m grateful for my mom because she taught me how to take time for myself. She told me that if I neglect myself, I can’t give myself fully to my spouse or children. She taught me that I will always be “Carrie”, not just “Madison’s Mommy” or “Brian’s wife”. And by doing this, I truly feel I am a better mother. I can be there for my kids fully, because I’m well and able to focus on them and what they need.
I have the best mom on earth. I am 38 years old and my mom means more to me now then when I was a kid living at home. Or a teenage brat getting married at 17 thinking I know more than everyone. I love my mom I have been through a lot in the last couple of years and she is my rock. I have went through loosing a business and forclosure on my house with a 5 day notice. My mom held me up during all of this. I have a husband and two loving boys which were there for me as well. But my mom is always there and is always my rock. I can tell her anything and I can say anything no matter what if it is hurtfull or honest and she never holds it against me. I know I dont tell her enough how much I love her but. I love her more than anything on earth Mom I love you are my rock and hero.
I am grateful for my mom because of her willingness to set aside her wants and needs and give them to her children. I remember never going without. She is a super mom and I love her dearly.
I like so many other women am grateful for my mother. We have always been close, she was my best friend growing up. She taught me values, how to work hard, how to love, how to open my door to others, even now she is teaching me how to step out of my comfort zone. She makes a home made cupcake for every single woman in our neighborhood and delievers it to them on their birthday, wether she is good friends with them or barley knows them. The list could go on and on of all of the wonderful things that my mother has taught me. But there are some things that set my mother apart from other mothers out there. She has literally been there for me in my hardest and darkest times of my life. Three weeks after my youngest was born I was hospitalized and then went on to continue to have extreme health problems. At one point I was in bed for almost 3 months not being able to stand for long periods of time. My husband was working full time and going to school full time and we had three small children at home with me. My mother would come to my house after work and do my laundry. She would cook food for my family and then go home and cook food for my dad and my brothers still living at home. For the next 3 years my health would have moments of improvements and then take steps backwards along with many many more trials for me and my family. My husband finished school and after looking for a job for several months found one 2 and a half hours away. We tried to sell our home but nothing happened, so he lived down there during the week and would come home most weekends. Leaving me to be a single mom during the week, and then my health got bad again. There would be days where the pain would be so unbarable I literally couldn’t breathe. The phone would ring. I would see that it was my mom calling to check in on me. I would answer the phone and she could hear me struggling to breathe. She would drop everything to come and help me and to help my children. Several times during the night I would call her to come and sit with my children while my husband would take me to the ER, even if she had to be to work early the next morning. She would take work off while I had surgeries to take care of my family. Not only has my mother been an amazing example to me and has taught me so many wonderful and important things as other mothers have taught their daughters, my mother has literally saved me. I will be forever grateful for her and her unselfish service to me and to my family. She is one of my best friends and the most amazing woman I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. If I could be half the woman my mother is, that would be an amazing accomplishment.
My mom is truely a hero. She is a single mother of 5 kids. She is the proud grandmother of 1 baby boy. With my mom being a single mother she has struggled through every aspect of life. From paying bills, feeding the family, to making sure we have everything we ever needed. She always gave to us before she gave to herself. She gave up alot when she paid to put my little brother through a drug rehab program. Many people judge my mother for the way she is and the way she has raised us. In my opinion she did an amazing job. Sure we didnt have a nicve beautiful home to call ours or designer clothing but we had each other. We had a mother who took care of us and didnt harm us in any way. I hope to be an amazing mom to my own kids just as my mom was to her kids.
I was blessed to be the last child of a family of four and the only girl. My parents divorced when I was 5. My mother basically raised my brother and I on her own from that point on my 2 other brothers were old enough to be out on there own. It was never easy, but she taught me to be independent, creative, a hard worker, and an in general go getter. If that makes any sense. Along the way I was awful I rebelled and caused a lot of unnecessary stress to my mom. Not a great thank-you for all she did for me.
My mom worked hard to provide for us. She continues to work hard at 69 and is always there for me. I have learned that she is a rock whether I wanted her to be or not. She has inspired me to go the extra mile and be the best mom I can. I have found that as I go through life wondering what am I good at and what am I meant to do here, it is simply being a mother, it is fulfilling and rewarding,and I love to be mom.
I’m grateful for my mom because she taught me to work hard and to do my best, taught me that sometimes you have to be the first to break the cycle or to start something. If something isn’t being done then maybe I need to start it. My grandmother had to give my mom and her 7 other siblings up to the state when their dad died, she didn’t know how to take care of them, my mom grew up in foster homes, she went through rough situations like sexual abuse. She didn’t grow up in the best environment and didn’t learn how to express love. She didn’t know how to tell me she loved me or show love even though I knew she loved me. I remember when I was in 6th grade I wanted my mom to know that I loved her and I wanted to make it easier for her, so before going to bed like I usually did I bent down to give her a hug and a kiss and told her that I loved her, I heard her say the same things to me. I felt relief afterward that I had done this hard thing, I remember crying because I was happy that we had communicated our love for the first time. It is still hard for her to express but we make ourselves do it often. I’m grateful for understanding. She taught me to love, to show love and express it to my children because I didn’t have it. I want my children to always know without any doubt that they are loved. The thing I’m most grateful for is that she stayed by my side even when I made huge mistakes in life. I knew I had disappointed her when I told her I was pregnant when I was 18 and not married, but once she let me know she was disappointed, she was my greatest supporter and things in life are not for free. I had to pay her small rent fee and help with groceries when I stayed with her while pregnant. I could have gotten help through the state like food stamps, but I chose to work, because my mom worked hard to take care of us. My mom is my greatest friend, she listens to me when no one else will, and she really loves to give her opinion on everything. My mom is the most compassionate person I know, she is not judgmental and loves all people and feel I have learned a few things through those traits. She has taught me to have a clean home and to have dinner hot and ready when hubby comes home. You would never know my mom was in foster care because my mom is always positive and didn’t let those days bring her down. She could have chosen the “give me pity” path. Even through her days of breast cancer. She has made something of herself and people are happy to be around her. Everyone loves her because she is fun and youthful. I love my mom, she is way awesome and cool. I have learned many great things from her. I love my mom!
my mother is special because she loves me for who I am and she is unselfish and she never complains. she is the woman I strive to be like daily
I’m grateful for my mom because she taught me to work hard and to do my best, taught me that sometimes you have to be the first to break the cycle or to start something. If something isn’t being done then maybe I need to start it. My grandmother had to give my mom and her 7 other siblings up to the state when their dad died, she didn’t know how to take care of them, my mom grew up in foster homes, she went through rough situations like sexual abuse. She didn’t grow up in the best environment and didn’t learn how to express love. She didn’t know how to tell me she loved me or show love even though I knew she loved me. I remember when I was in 6th grade I wanted my mom to know that I loved her and I wanted to make it easier for her, so before going to bed like I usually did I bent down to give her a hug and a kiss and told her that I loved her, I heard her say the same things to me. I felt relief afterward that I had done this hard thing, I remember crying because I was happy that we had communicated our love for the first time. It is still hard for her to express but we make ourselves do it often. I’m grateful for understanding. She taught me to love, to show love and express it to my children because I didn’t have it. I want my children to always know without any doubt that they are loved. The thing I’m most grateful for is that she stayed by my side even when I made huge mistakes in life. I knew I had disappointed her when I told her I was pregnant when I was 18 and not married, but once she let me know she was disappointed, she was my greatest supporter and things in life are not for free. I had to pay her small rent fee and help with groceries when I stayed with her while pregnant. I could have gotten help through the state like food stamps, but I chose to work, because my mom worked hard to take care of us. My mom is my greatest friend, she listens to me when no one else will, and she really loves to give her opinion on everything. My mom is the most compassionate person I know, she is not judgmental and loves all people and feel I have learned a few things through those traits. She has taught me to have a clean home and to have dinner hot and ready when hubby comes home. You would never know my mom was in foster care because my mom is always positive and didn’t let those days bring her down. She could have chosen the “give me pity” path. She has made something of herself and people are happy to be around her. Everyone loves her because she is fun and youthful. I love my mom, she is way awesome and cool. I have learned many great things from her. I love my mom!
I’m grateful for my mom because she taught me to work hard and to do my best, taught me that sometimes you have to be the first to break the cycle or to start something. If something isn’t being done then maybe I need to start it. My grandmother had to give my mom and her 7 other siblings up to the state when their dad died, she didn’t know how to take care of them, my mom grew up in foster homes, she went through rough situations like sexual abuse. She didn’t grow up in the best environment and didn’t learn how to express love. She didn’t know how to tell me she loved me or show love even though I knew she loved me. I remember when I was in 6th grade I wanted my mom to know that I loved her and I wanted to make it easier for her, so before going to bed like I usually did I bent down to give her a hug and a kiss and told her that I loved her, I heard her say the same things to me. I felt relief afterward that I had done this hard thing, I remember crying because I was happy that we had communicated our love for the first time. It is still hard for her to express but we make ourselves do it often. I’m grateful for understanding. She taught me to love, to show love and express it to my children because I didn’t have it. I want my children to always know without any doubt that they are loved. The thing I’m most grateful for is that she stayed by my side even when I made huge mistakes in life. I knew I had disappointed her when I told her I was pregnant when I was 18 and not married, but once she let me know she was disappointed, she was my greatest supporter and things in life are not for free. I had to pay her small rent fee and help with groceries when I stayed with her while pregnant. I could have gotten help through the state like food stamps, but I chose to work, because my mom worked hard to take care of us. My mom is my greatest friend, she listens to me when no one else will, and she really loves to give her opinion on everything. My mom is the most compassionate person I know, she is not judgmental and loves all people and feel I have learned a few things through those traits. You would never know my mom was in foster care because my mom is always positive and didn’t let those days bring her down. She could have chosen the “give me pity” path. She has made something of herself and people are happy to be around her. Everyone loves her because she is fun. I love my mom, she is way awesome. I have learned many great things from her.
It’a amazing to me how many things you realize your mother has done for you after she is gone. The list grows longer and longer.
My mother was a very special person in my life. She passed away on Sept. 29, 1999 from colon cancer. It’s still hard to this day not to be able to call and talk to her and get her advice. She made every holiday and birthday special!! She was patient and understanding. She always believed in us. Her laughter would brighten anybody’s day. She truly cared and showed her love through the little things she would do. I sure miss her!!!
my mom is AMAZING and I know a lot of women will say that, but I do. She was always there for me growing up, day or night I could talk to my mom about anything and everthing. I grow up having the best friend ever. And as years went by our relationship grow even stronger.
Last June she was told that she had breast cancer stage 3. And do you think for a moment that slowed her down. No she kept all of her kids and husband feeling positive about everything. She would even still go up to her mom’s to take care of her days after her chemo round. Nothing ever stopped her. Well just last week she was told that she is CANCER FREE! what an amazing mother’s day to know that I will have my mom for another Mother’s day and hope to continue to have many more.
Mom I love you and Happy Mother’s Day
Thanks for being my best friend and my mother.
My mother inspired me at a very young age. I can trace back the significance of that simple but meaningful lesson because my whole life’s talents have been developed by that initial one-on-one activity so long ago. Since then I can recall numerous times when just watching my mother as she taught us by example how to create, and tackle any job fearlessly. She is my beautiful inspiration. I owe everything to her and I am grateful to her for countless examples of motherhood perfection. She did everything tirelessly, a mother of 9 and a devoted wife. She is 93 and everyday I am so grateful for her.
At my age I can look back at all that my mother has taught me like cooking and sewing and how to become a responsible person. Even though she worked full time, she was a full time mother also. We weren’t involved in alot of things outside of our home. She was the one that wanted to be our teacher and the greatest person of influence in our lives. She played ball with us, she taught us how to work along side of her and learn the skills that I appreciate now as a wife, mother and grandmother, and even folding clothes while helping me with my homework. She knew how to balance her life inside and outside of our home. She is 81 years old and hasn’t wasted anytime in her life. I’m 58 and I still want to growup to be just like her
My mom is the hardest working, most humble, sweet and deserving person. I am so happy to have her as a mom and as a grandma for my daughter. She is fun loving, caring, and beautiful. I love mom.
I am grateful for my mother for teaching me that a woman can do anything. She taught me to be persistent and to not accept “No” for an answer. My single mother, with her limited English, still took the time to help me with my homework and encouraged me to do well in school.
I have learned to push my sons to do more than I did and to further their education. My struggle with the Ogden School District regarding the lack of homework, schoolbooks and discipline for the other problem students. I learned from my mother to fight for my sons and will continue to do so until they don’t need me anymore.
My Mother passed away suddenly on April 14th 1985.I never realized the impact a Mother has until she was not there. The little questions you call to ask , the recipe you need to get, the sound of her voice and just knowing she was there. She was sweet, patient and devoted. She believed in each of her children never doubting they were wonderful and special. She loved violets and the color purple. After all these years she still inspires me.
My mother was honored today by KSL and there are many more reasons why my i am grateful to my mother.. She has always been there for us in rough times and happy times. She is our number one fan always coming to the grandkids games and cheering them on. Anything they have at school she makes an effort to come to it. Before my mom retired when us girls would have a baby she would take a couple of day’s of so that she could come and help us with the baby she would let us get some sleep and stay up with the baby she would be there to clean and cook and for that i am very greatful to have my mother Lesieli Taukiuvea.. Mom you are our world or rock and without you i don’t know where i would be in my life.. Love you and thanks for everything…
My mom taught me everything about life!! I can’t think of a person who has influenced me more than my mom. Now that I am a mother myself, I think back to so many things I learned while growing up – and things I’m still learning today – that came directly from my mom. The world really is influenced more by mothers than by any other group of people!!!
I think that being a mother has it’s magic..They can kiss a boo boo and make it better..
They can give you a look and you know better..
They can touch your hand and you feel safe…
They can hold you in their arms and know your heart is broken
They can cry silence tears and you’d never know..
They can give advise and you’d feel smarter…
They can be your best friend….Mother’s are amazing…they hold a power beyond words…..Mother’s are magic…….I love you Mom….xoxo
I love and admirer Mom for so many reasons but I think the fact that she gave me sixteen brothers and sisters is wonderful and amazing. They are my best friends. And this I feel could only happen because of the love she has for Dad and the love and care she shows us. Growing up we have many memories of fun times with Mom, Like the time we were having a water fight, it started in the front yard moving to the back and then to the house next door and ending up with her squirting the hose into the house, I think she won the fight, after that act we couldn’t stop laughing, she got us all. Then the grandchildren started coming I think about eighty now and of course if you ask each one of them they would tell you they are her favorite. She has been without Dad for about seven months and though her pain and sorrow she still manages to be there for me with love and hope for what the life has in store.
I am grateful for my mother because I know I would not be able to do half the things I do for my sons if it wasn’t for everything my mother taught me, showed me, and inspired me to be. I totally agree with President Lincoln, everything I am I owe to my mother!
The practical knowledge I received and was taught to me was because I had a beautiful, wonderful mother. She taught me strength; love for the family, love for church, and love of work. I learned patience and tolerance for everyone. She was my inspiration in mothering my children, and she is now my guardian angel guiding me though my many trials of life.
From the very beginning of existence each and everyone of us needs nurturing to survive. A mother’s prime instinct is to nurture. To give strength where there is weakness, love where there is indifference, and assurance where there is lack of confidence are all forms of nurturing. Even a mother needs these nurturing instincts…and hopefully receives them from a loving husband, mother, father and her guardian angels. Whether we are infants, young adults or in our golden years…we all desire to be nutured by a mother’s instinctive love.
My mother is an inspiration to me and a true friend I can always count on. I admire her strength and determination. She is courageous and stands for what is right. She has been putting others before herself for years. She is a great example to me of a life-long learner. She spends her time doing good and sharing her life’s lessons with others.
I have been a mother for 6 months now; and I never fully appreciated all that my mother did for me until becoming a mother myself. Motherhood has brought the most incredible beauty and joy into my life. I have never experienced anything like it. I am thrilled to participate in honoring all those women who care and nuture others. Go Motherhood!
My mom is so unselfish. While growing up we always had someone living in our basement who were either moving, trying to start over, or just needed time to think. She has always worked hard for us to have a good life. She is a great Grandmother too. She taught me to love, help, care and understand those less fortune than I.
After two miscarriages, and two years … I finally became a mother. Then 6 months after my first son’s birth, I was told I was pregnant again. It as a miracle, however a little overwhelming too. When I was 8 months into my pregnancy I started to go blind in one eye, and after a few months found I was diagnosed with a disease similar to MS. I have been told now I can’t have anymore children. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to have 2 darling little boys. Some days I miss the freedoms of life … but I can’t tell you how much I love being a mom … even on those hard challenging days. It is so rewarding to see these little ones learn and grow, and know that because I chose to be a mom … they are taken care of and loved.
There are a myriad of things my mother taught me and so many reasons I am so grateful for her. I wish she was still here so I could remind her. She truly molded me into the person I am today. Here is a sampling of the many things I learned from her…
Cooking, sewing, public speaking, and poise. From the time I was 9, she held 4-H classes for me and my friends every summer up until I graduated from High School. She made us give demonstrations to each other weekly on cooking and sewing topics. Then over the course of the summer, we sewed an item of clothing that was to be entered into the county fair for judging, AND had to model it (that was, at times, humiliating!). I have ripped out so many sewing seams over the years that were not up to her standards, but in the end of course, I am grateful.
To love Dance. She had a dance studio in her home before I was born, and gave all of us girls the love of dance. (I truly think she sort of wished we were like the Osmond’s, and could sing and entertain, as she ALWAYS wanted us to sing anytime we got together, and none of us wanted to!) So we joked with her later that our music was in our feet, because whenever we sisters got together, we danced instead of sang!
How to do laundry and clean house. Those darn Saturday chores never went away, and my kids whine about the same thing.
She was my dear friend and always there for me. I miss her influence and sweet, cheerful nature. (Thanks for everything, Mom! I love you!)
Like others who have commented, it’s easy to ask, “Where do I even begin?” Several things come to mind, but here is a sampling of the things my mother taught me, and why I am so grateful to her…
Cooking, sewing, public speaking, and poise. From the time I was 9, she held 4-H classes for me and my friends every summer up until I graduated from High School. She made us give demonstrations to each other weekly on cooking and sewing topics. Then over the course of the summer, we sewed an item of clothing that was to be entered into the county fair for judging, AND had to model it (that was, at times, humiliating!). I have ripped out so many sewing seams over the years that were not up to her standards, but in the end of course, I am grateful.
To love Dance. She had a dance studio in her home before I was born, and gave all of us girls the love of dance. (I truly think she sort of wished we were like the Osmond’s, and could sing and entertain, as she ALWAYS wanted us to sing anytime we got together, and none of us wanted to!) So we joked with her later that our music was in our feet, because whenever we sisters got together, we danced instead of sang!
How to do laundry and clean house. Those darn Saturday chores never went away, and my kids whine about the same thing.
She truly molded me into the person I am today. Wish she was still here so I could tell her again…Love you, Mom!!!
Unfortunately I didn’t grow up with a Mother that cared very much for her childen.I worried greatly how and when I would learn on my own to be a good Mother.I knew what I wouldn’t do, not make the same mistakes as my own Mother. I prayed much,and then I found out about the LDS Church…they have taught me everything, an answer to many years of Prayers.I’ve been taught how to sew & cook & clean & I learned about Patience & Love & Kindness & Forgiveness.I’ve been taught by example by many different lovely women in my life.I have 6 beautiful children ages 32,31,29,18,17,15…I have been blessed in deed!
My mom is the most unselfish person I know! She always puts her family first. She supports all of her children and grandkids by going to anything they are involved with: soccer, baseball, football, dance, church talks, piano recitals, it doesn’t matter what it is or when it is she’ll be there. If she isn’t out helping somebody, someone is at her house where she is helping them!
I love my mom! She has had many struggles with having ms and is still so strong!
My mom has been the ultimate example of someone who loves being a mother. She devoted all of herself to her children and took great delight in her role as a mother. She is a gem and I am grateful to have her shoes to follow in.
My Mother’s Day Tribute is for the wonderful woman I call Mom. I was born the end of Dec but I did not meet my Mom until June 9th. The kindest woman in the world adopted me when I was six months old. Every year on the anniversary of my adoption she would tell me the story of when we first meet. The tone in her voice as she told the story always expressed her joy to have me as her daughter. She would make it sound like she was the luckiest woman in the world. But the real story is how blessed I am that she choose to share her life with me. There is no greater blessing in my life than my parents love. I do not take anything my parents do for me for granted. I really appreciate their support, love and sacrifices. My attitude of gratitude may come because I believe that my life has been so blessed due to the choice they made to adopt me. On this Mother’s Day I want to share some of the things I learned from my mom. My Mother taught through example. She was always happy, grateful and hard working My Mother thought me: To love nature To serve others To respect my elders To love to read To cherish friends To appreciate order To love animals To protect the weak To manage my money To be honest To work hard To nurture the sick To teach and share with others I want to tell my Mom and all of the mom-stuff friends how much I appreciate my mother. I hate to think how my life would have been without her and my Dad. Thanks Mom, for all you have given me. I hope to share many, many more years with you. Your daughter, dianne
Last year, we lost my husbands mother. What a sad time, first his father, now his mother!
I am so blessed to have both of my parents!
I have known my whole life, that my mother loves me. What power that gives you!
Almost super powers. I can do anything! She believes in me!
(Even when I did not deserve it)
My youth was like most, a very scary and difficult one! She scrapped and begged on behave of us!
I thank the Lord for those around who knew and watched out for us!
My (real ) father was a monster! Who abused all of us!!
We are okay because of her!!
My father tried to kidnap us, I can not imagine what my life would of been like now!
She listened to the still small voice and came to our rescue!!!!
Later she married a man, who with the help of her taught us so many things!
Now, my hope is that some how I will be able to repay her for the sacrifices she has made on my behave!!
Mom, I am because of YOU!!!!!
Since I was a small child. I knew with out a doubt my mother loved me.
We suffered many horrible things at the hand of a monster!
Finally after 7 years of unspeakable abuse, she got the courage to make him leave. He attempted to take us, to live with him. (I am so grateful for watchful eyes, and a heart that listened!) My wonderful mother came and found us.
She married a man who we call our “Dad”. After that we fought for years to get custody of our “Brother”.
I know the Lord has a wonderful place for her.
She has taught me so many things in life.
She is my best friend! She is my gift in this life! I truly love and adore her!
Through her sacrifice WE are all functioning adults who are trying to raise our children to became parents who are their for our children! I try to make her proud of me.
I know she loves me! And when you know that you can do anything!
Mom, I adore and love you more than you will ever know! Thank you for always being there for me!
For standing by me, even when I was being the worst daughter!
My heart goes out to those who mothers are not here, and I am grateful she is still with me!
Through her I am who I am I today!
Where do I begin? lol. My mother has always been there for me. She is my friend. She has been through similar experiences to what I am going through now and is able to have an understanding ear. She is an amazing woman. She has taught me so much of how to be a good mother and I hope I do her proud as I endeavor to be a mother who will be called as blessed as she.
Tears roll down my face as I read the comments shared by others and think about my mom and now my role as mom. My mom means so much to me. Her unconditional love, patient teaching, wisdom, and so many other things that make her her. She gives all of herself to help those around her. I know I can count on her and so do many that she has come in contact with near and far. I feel at times that I fall short of being the mom I want to be for my children but the most important thing I think they will always feel is my unconditional love and that began with my mom.
I am grateful for all that my mother has done for me. She has always been my greatest example of someone who is faithful, caring, compassionate, strong, loving, and kind. She has always been my cheerleader, my shoulder to cry on, and my listening ear. Now that I am grown and have children of my own, I am happy to be following in her footsteps, doing the same things for my kids that she did for me. I love my mom so much!
A great gift given by an imperfect hand is a great gift nonetheless.
My dear Mother sufferred greatly in her childhood and teenage years. Her own beloved Mother died at age 50 leaving her with a father who let the family fall apart sending her two younger sisters to a school in American Fork where they where housed and given operations so they could never have children. Mother was living with a relative and escaped this horrible tragedy. She met my handsome father, got pregnant with me and married into a most wonderful family. She overcame a lot, she was loving, sweet and gentle as a mother. There were times I wondered if she really was, however, as I have grownup and had children of my own – my only wish is that I could be as good as her. I am so grateful that I chose her for my mother (because I truly believe I chose her in the pre-existance). When she died 7 years ago I not only lost my Mother, but my best friend.
It seems as though my mother has been raising us alone all of our lives. Even when my dad was around she worked full time and met all of our needs. Raising five children is a full time job itself, especially with twin boys. Through all of this there were many stressful times and she always made me feel safe. To this day her presence brings me peace. I am the oldest of the five, with the twins being thirteen years younger than me. I was always very aware of how hard things were for her and what she went without. No matter how hard or stressful things were she always made sure we had more than we needed.
I remember when she was pregnant with the twins, because she needed to rest more, more was required of me. One particular week I was very emotional and stressed. She took me aside after dinner, gave me a facial mask and some bubble bath and sent me downstairs to spoil myself. There was also the time after I had been sent to my room by my dad without dinner. She brought me a peanutbutter and jelly sandwich, big glass of milk and a lovely large strawberry. The best pb and j ever!
I am thankful for her calming influence in my life even today. She is my mom, my friend and my serenity. Thanks mom.
I love my mom! My mom will be turning 81 this May, and you would be hard pressed to keep up with her. I think one of the most unique things about her is her style of mothering. She actually plays the devil’s advocate on most things. She tells me that most things in life are not easy and no one said it would be. She wants you to figure things out for yourself, be successful, never give up and know that you are loved unconditionally! She also has been a major influence on my own four daughters, her granddaughters.
I love my mom! My mom is 81 on May 14, however, you would be hard pressed to keep up with her. I think what makes me love her the most is her attitude. She has a unique style of mothering, she plays the devil’s advocate a little. By this I mean she drives home the fact that life is never easy and not one said it would be. She wants you to find your own way & figure things out, be successful and know that you are always loved unconditionally! She has also been a huge influence on my own four daughters.
My mother is actually my Mother-in-law Carolyn. I grew up in a very troubled home, so when I got married she became my mother. She is truly the finest and most charitable woman I know. She has always cared about me and was there for us when my seceond oldest girl got leukemia and had to have a bone marrow transplant. She herself had just gone through breast cancer. She was my rock and she was right there for me and our family. I love her with all my heart. She remembers and cares for everyone around her. There is not anyone that knows her that has not been touched by her kindness. I love you my dearest mother.
Starting when I was little my mom would sit me down on Mother’s day for a special talk. She would tell me about all the things she loved about being my mom. Then she would talk to me about the wonderful qualities she saw in me and how she hoped that one day I would get to be a mom and find as much joy in it as she did. At the end of our talk she would give me a small gift since I would be a future mother. Through this tradition I developed a love for Mother’s day. It has become a time for me to look around at all the wonderful women in my life and see the great qualities they have. It has become a celebration of womanhood. I love my mother so much but at the age of 51 she suffered a stroke that took her short-term memory. Since my mother could no longer remember tomorrow what I gave her yesterday I decided to honor her by making more of an effort to reach out and tell the women around me how much I appreciate them. This has become a fun tradition for me and my daughters. Every year we make a batch of treats and a small note and deliver them to some of the wonderful women in our lives. As we do this I also take the time to tell my daughters about how much I absolutely love being their mom. I am so grateful to my mother for her wonderful example to me and for her ability to see the good in all those around her.
Thank-you for honoring mothers. I am so grateful for my mother and all she did for us growing up. I appreciate those beautiful mothers who each day set an example of honesty, love of others far outweighing their own desires/needs, service to their fellow beings, unmatched work ethics, and devotion to family. What an inspiration to all! Thank-you for honoring what is right in our world-the dedication and love of a mother.
I am grateful for my mom because she never gave up!! She tirelessly worked a full time job and raised us at the same time. She always had a good breakfast for us in the morning, and yummy sack lunch in the fridge for us to take to school, and a hot meal for dinner. Every holiday was fun and exciting and every birthday was special. She is a fabulous Grandma who makes her grandchildren’s holidays and birthdays special too. Seven year ago she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. She welcomed 2 grand babies and helped plan a wedding while enduring intense chemotherapy and radiation. She championed through and went into remission. A few days ago she was told the cancer is back and it is terminal. It’s hard to face the reality that I will one day wake up and not have my mother just a short drive away, that I will be losing my cheerleader, my advice giver, my friend. But I am grateful for all the wisdom and love she has given to all of her family, and I hope I can be a wonderful mom just like her!
I once told my mom that she is the kind of mom that my friends all wished they had. I said it with complete honesty! I can not remember a time when my brother or I didn’t have at least one friend living with us. All my friends wanted to come to my house. She inspires me and has made me the person that I am. She always did without so that we could have whatever it was that we needed. She taught me how important family is, and I can honestly say that I wouldn’t be the mom I am without her influence! On mother’s day, my friends all make it a point to come visit my mom as do my brothers friends.
This is such a great challenge. I love that we are celebrating motherhood.
My mother has nourished our family into who we are today. She is a true loving, kind and considerate woman. I am trying to raise my family as well as she has raised hers. I love you mom!!
My mother is the most amazing person and the best example I have ever seen. She shows me, even now that I’m an adult, what motherhood really means and how to love unconditionally all the time. If I could be even a third of the mother she is, my children would be truly blessed, as I am. She is my example, my blessing, my inspiration, my best friend and I wish she knew what a true angel she is in my life and how she makes everyone around her a better person.
I am grateful for the opportunity to honor my mother! She has made the person that I am today. She was always there for me even when things were tough. Because of her I always knew that I could do anything my heart desired. She is still my biggest fan. As I watched her love and nurture her six children, I knew I most wanted to be a mother just like her. Now I am a mother to six beautiful children. I often think of my mother and her inspiring example as I experience the joys and pains of motherhood. How blessed I am to have had a wonderful mother and now to be a mother.
My mom inspires me because she has “mothered ” so many. Her parents were divorced when she was 15 and she had to step in to help with her sister, brother and , 5 year old twins. She had her first child at the age of 18. She raised my sister and I will all the love she had. Now she is raising my sister’s little boy whom she has had since birth. She is truly the most dedicated mother I know and she makes me want to be a better parent to my own children every day!
My mother taught me the value of education. She went to college when I was young and inspired me to go to college. Her influence has sparked a love of learning in my life. Thanks Mom!
Because of my mom I always wanted to be a mother. Now, I have 3 kids and am thankful everyday for the wonderful blessing I have of being called a Mother. My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s earlier this year and now, as her memory starts to fade, I am thankful for every day that I still have with my Mom remembering who she is and who I am. I hope I NEVER take it for granted that I have a mom who loves me, remembers my name and remembers the simple things about me. Thank you mom for loving me, teaching me, being a source of strength to me, showing me by your example how to love, how to serve and how to be a good woman. I love you!
My mother was fully invested in all her children’s lives and she was a great example of service. When I used to do musicals in High School, she was the mom who would recognize the need for a home cooked meal when we had long practices. She would head up the task of getting other mothers to bring in food to provide us with dinner, so we didn’t have to skip dinner or have fast food. She was an example of full support of any activity we were involved in even if it didn’t interest her. She sat at the sidelines of numerous sporting events, even if she wasn’t an avid sports fan. We always knew that we were #1 in her life.
By far, my mother has influenced my life for the good more than any other person in the world. She lost her own mother to cancer when she was a small child, yet somehow knew how to be the perfect mother. She taught me how to have faith, to be optimistic even through hard times, to live simply and to enjoy motherhood. Every positive quality that I possess I owe to my mother!
My parents divorced when I was a baby. My mom raised 3 kids all by herself, I am who I am today because of her. Growing up I always admired her. She is beautiful inside and out. My dream growing up was to be a mom like her. Now I am a mother to an 11month old. I get to celebrate my first Mother’s Day this year!! I’m so excited.
After spending last year in the hospital for Motheer’s Day, 15 days becasue of a stroke at the age of 54, it has been a long year of recovery. I look forward to spending Mother’s Day with my Mother and 3 of my four sisters and my only and youngest sibiling and brother Alan (who was born on May 8th). Also my two of my three daughter and my youngest child Adam also born on Mothers Day May 13th. Plus my 6 cute grand children 2 grand daughters and and four grand sons the youngest born 2 months ago. It will be such a better day than last year. YES a brother and son born on Mother’s Day.
My mother is an angel who is nothing short of a heavenly gift. She loves and encourages all 7 of her children. I am who I am because of her. I am amazed at her faith and quiet inner strength. She lost her first born when he was only a few days old. She later lost my father in a plane crash. With confidence from a loving Heavenly Father she successfully raised 7 children on her own. One cannot help but love her upon meeting her. I dearly love my mother and am very grateful for her.
I downloaded it. I am so excited for you to do this challenge. What a great idea to celebrate all mothers and their influences!!! Thanks!
My father died when I was just a baby. My mother raised 6 children. She showed me, by example, how to be strong in times of troubles. I never knew when we was short on money. Some how the peaches and bread seemed like a special dinner. Playing games by candle light was family fun. I learned to do things for myself. If something needs to be fixed, I use all the resourse available to me and I at least try to fix things. I am the women I am because of my mom and I love her for that.
My mother is the reason I have known all my life that I wanted to be a mother myself. The love I saw in her face was the love I wanted to feel. She made loving her children first priority, nothing else ever mattered. To this day she is still the woman I most admire for her strength, determination, and always positive attitude. Now at thirty myself and a mother of two beautiful girls (1 & 3) I consider my mother my closest and most trusted friend. Thank you for letting me see what a joy motherhood could be. Without you I couldn’t be the mother I am today. I might not have been able to look at my girls with a strikingly similar look on my face, one I always knew that I was born to have.
My mother is the perfect example of what a Mother and friend are. She taught me to cook, clean, listen and how to serve. She was an example to all who came in contact with her. I miss her deeply. She died 6 years ago. I love you Mom. You are in my thought and my heart everyday. I know when I’m blessed with children I will be a great Mother because of your example. I’ve been blessed to have many loving women in my life including family and friends. Much love and appreciation to my Grandmother Jean. I admire and love her example also..
I have wonderful mothers all around me. My Mother is an amazing mom who cares for everyone and never has anything negative to say. My grandmother is so patient and Loving. Yet, she still thinks she is a young gal…she will do anything with my kids. Sleigh ride, climb the mountain, and most of all rock them to a peaceful sleep.
My mother always put us first. When the neighborhood elementary school wasn’t a good fit, she drove us 15 minutes to a great school. When there’s been a problem or question we has researched and learned all she could and then gotten her children the help they needed. This has led to numerous diagnoses. Thank you for always loving us mom and following your gut!
What would I do without my mom?! She has taught me more than she will ever realize, just by her example. I am so grateful to have her in my life. Thanks mom.
And like Abraham Lincoln I too am all that I am because of MY mother.
One reason I’m so grateful for MY mother is for her selfless example of cheerfulness, unconditional love and always putting forth 110%! I’m so proud of her for not only WHO she is but for how she lifts all those around her. Thank you Studio 5 for helping inspire and unite mothers and families everyday!
How grateful I am for the privilege and honor it is for me to be a mother. Although it brings out the best and sometimes the worst in me, I cannot think of anything else I would rather do with my life than to raise the children I’ve been blessed with. Nothing has taught me more or will matter more in this life to me than making this world a better place by how I teach, inspire and mother. And like Abraham Lincoln I too am all that I am because of MY mother.
One reason I’m so grateful for MY mother is for her selfless example of cheerfulness, unconditional love and always putting forth 110%! I’m so proud of her for not only WHO she is but for how she lifts all those around her. Thank you Studio 5 for helping inspire and unite mothers and families everyday!
I appreciate my mother’s outlook on life. I remember as a child breaking a decorative item in the house. I thought she was going to get so mad, but she just asked me to clean it up. She told me she’d miss her decoration, but she loved me. I’ve tried to carry that into my life. My Mom has always been there for me. She helped me just this week. We made 400 deserts for my son’s wedding on May 6th! I learned from my Mom to support my husband. My Dad was in school most of my life. My Mom was a school teacher and supported our family. My Mom taught me how to work hard. I learned to sew, bottle fruit, clean and nurture from her. As I have had challenges in Motherhood, my Mom has always been there to hug me and tell me I am doing great and to “Stick to my guns!”
I’ve been very lucky to have a wonderful mother and stepmom. Both have supported me and loved me. Because of their examples I consider my role as a mother to be one of the most important things I will ever do in my life. Havinga mother and being a mother is one of the greatest blessings in my life.
I absolutely adore my Mother!! I am grateful for her everyday. I don’t think I quite appreciated her as much when I was a kid. It wasn’t until I became a mother myself, when I 100% completely understood and loved how great a Mother she was and IS!!! She is the strongest,smartest most determined woman I know! I just love her more and more every single day! I don’t think she realizes how splendid she really is! Believe me… I tell her often!! Love you Mom, and enjoy this special day dedicated to how wonderful you are,and how special you are to me and to so many others!!
At age 63 I still think about my mother everyday. I appreciate things like bright white socks we wore daily when she had only an old wringer washing machine until her sixth child was born. She hung diapers and the family wash on a clothes line in the basement when the weather didn’t allow her to haul loads of laundry up the stairs and outside, then down five more steps to a circular clothes line out in the side yard. I still remember the smell of fresh sheets every Saturday (that means five double beds were changed weekly). She valued education and served as PTA president twice. She worked in the Relief Society and was Junior Sunday School Coordinator for many years. She took me to church with her every Sunday, and I learned to sing alto listening to her singing hymns. Many nights she sent me to work on my homework at the table while she washed and dried the dishes by hand. We had breakfast every morning with a freshly ironed tablecloth and dinner every evening at six. That alone is an amazing accomplishment for a family of six children for the thirty years children were still at home. Two of her best purchases were a used piano so we could have piano lessons and a set of encyclopedias. My favorite memory was listening to her read Bible stories to us before bed from a maroon platform rocking chair. (We were the last people in town to buy a TV.) Our house was tiny, and when I was five we added two bedrooms in the attic for the four girls, but we still somehow managed with only one bathroom. After teaching K-4th for thirty years, I am convinced of the power consistent little things (like reading 20 minutes each day and brushing your teeth and flossing) have on the positive growth and development of children. I am a grandmother myself now and love to tell my oldest grandchild how her lovely eyes look just like those of her great-grandmother, my mother. With all the difficulties of life which everyone faces, I hold on to the firm foundation given me by my angel mother.
My Mother was so strong. Even though she faced several challenges, she was always a wonderful example for us. I always thought she was perfect. She served in our church, baked bread every week, washed in an old wringer washer and hung clothes on the line. She taught us to be frugal with money and to serve others who were in need. As a widow at age 54 she tried for quite some time to find a job and had to face predjudice of finding someone who would hire a person of her age. She persevered and found a job in a state mental institution and was able to use her teaching abilities and her compassion to help teenagers with mental problems. How I miss my Mother who has been gone 17 years and would give anything to have 1 more hour with her.
At age 63 I still think about my mother everyday. I appreciate things like the bright white socks we wore daily when she had only an old wringer washing machine until her sixth child was born. She hung diapers and the family wash on a clothes line in the basement when the weather didn’t allow her to haul loads of laundry up the stairs and outside, then down five more steps to a circular clothes line out in the side yard. I still remember the smell of fresh sheets every Saturday (that means five double beds were changed weekly). She valued education and served as PTA president twice. She worked in the Relief Society and was Junior Sunday School Coordinator for many years. She took me to church with her every Sunday, and I learned to sing alto listening to her singing hymns. Many nights she sent me to work on my homework at the table while she washed and dried the dishes by hand. We had breakfast every morning with a freshly ironed tablecloth and dinner every evening at six. That alone is an amazing accomplishment for a family of six children for the thirty years children were still at home. Two of her best purchases were a used piano so we could have piano lessons and a set of encyclopedias. My favorite thing was listening to her read Bible stories to us before bed from a maroon platform rocking chair. (We were the last people in town to buy a TV.) Our house was tiny, and when I was five we added two bedrooms in the attic for the four girls, but we still somehow managed with only one bathroom. After teaching K-4th for thirty years, I am convinced of the power consistent and routine schedules have on the positive growth and development of children. I am a grandmother myself now and love to tell my oldest grandchild how her lovely eyes look just like those of her great-grandmother, my mother. With all the difficulties of life which everyone faces, I hold on to the firm foundation given me by my angel mother.
I currently have a three year old boy who idolizes Superman.
As I was sewing his cape last night I remembered all of the things my mother used to sew for me.
I am grateful for a “Supermom” who was always kind, selfless, and loving. Now that I am married with two kids I wonder how she kept it all together. How in the world did she find time to play with us, keep up the house, help run to finances, serve neighbors, work part time, cook the meals, and drive us everywhere all with a smile on her face? I am in awe of what mother’s everywhere do every day for their families.
When my little boy grows up he wants to be just like Superman.
And when I grow up I want to be just like my mom.
I am grateful for my mother who taught me the value of hard work. She always said, if it is worth doing, you should not do it half way, in other words, she taught me to do my best at everything. It didn’t matter the grade I got or if I won or came in first, what mattered was I did my best. My best was always good enough and if I didn’t do my best, I always did it again.
She also taught me to do better for others than I would do for myself. That taught me compassion, service and how to love others. My mother always went without so that her children could have whatever it was they needed and wanted. She also went out of her way to show our friends they were loved and always welcome in our house and in our family activities!
Both of these values are lacking in our world right now and I am extremely grateful my mother had the insight to make sure her children had those skills/values! Thanks mom and thank you, studio 5 for allowing me to share!
After losing my first baby, I decided that I would try my hardest to be the kind of mother that can enjoy the Moment of Mothering, even when it’s hard. My 3 year old son has been very sick with stomach flu, but the comforting time I’ve had with him –rubbing his feet, bathing him, singing his favorite songs, and trying to figure out his needs –has been great priceless! All of the errands and store visits that I thought were necessary have filtered through my day like water through a strainer. My son has needed me, and come to find out – I needed the time to just enjoy being a Mother! I love being a Mother!
I’m excited to do the ten day challenge on Motherhood. I’m thankful for my Mom for letting me express myself and try different things and expanding my horizons. I love having my Mom closer now that my Dad has passed away she lives in Assistant Living and has Blossomed like a Rose since she has been there and she is such an example to all the residents that live there.She just said why I am I here in Assistant Living I’m not sick there is so many that are sick. I said look how much you have grown and how you have step out of your comfort zone,you have helped so many and are and example for them. She is involved with all the activities, games and Fun Trips and Field Trips . She has her Freedom to be herself and that has brought us closer.
If I could be half the mother my mom was to me I would be the most successful mother in the world. Unfortunately she is not here with me today but I would definitely give anything to have her here. I try everyday to do what she would do in any given situation. In this I feel like I am heading in the right direction. She was the epitomy of Faith, Love and Charity.
As much as I am thankful for my mother and all she did for me, I am constantly amazed at the mothers of our grandchildren. Our daughters in law display so much caring, loving, planning and basically give their all for the benefit of their children. The schedules get really crazy sometimes, but at the end of every day, all the children know how much they are loved. Thanks for letting me share this teeny tribute for extraordinary motherhood I witness in these families.
My mother has always made me feel safe and secure and acted as my biggest fan through out my life. I can’t imagine my life without her and although I am an adult now I hope to have her well into her later years. She always told me what a privalage motherhood is and I feel I am a better mother to my son because of the love she has for me and my siblings! Everyone should have the honor of having a wonderful mother like mine!
Mothers Day is a bitter sweet day for me. Sweet because being a mother of four amazing children has been my greatest joy in life. I am so blessed to be at home with my children and there when they need me most. I love every minute I spend with them. Unfortunately my relationship with my mom is the bitter. We went from being best friends to hardly ever talking. I long for the Mother that raised me and I looked up to. I do love her deeply and wish her a Happy Mothers Day! I’m so grateful she brought me to this earth so I could have the wonderful blessing of being a Mom too.
I love being a mother. I feel like sometimes I don’t have a chance to make a difference in all that is going on in the world. And then I have to step back and look at my little family. I know that the biggest difference I will ever make is that which is in my home, with my children and my husband.
I have truly the most amazing mother-in-law. She took me in when my husband and I separated and never judged me. I have learned a lot from her examples in life. I hope she has a wonderful mothers day.
i just became a mother a month ago and i have a whole new appreciation for my mother. We always think about all our mothers do for us, but we tend to forget what we cant remember what they have done for us. going through 9 months of pregnancy, sometimes having to do things like go on bed rest for us so we can be born as healthy as possible, giving up sugars because of gestational diabetes, and going many sleepless nights not only after birth, but during pregnancy because they cant get comfortable. We also forget that they have spent many nights up with us because as infants we were colicky or couldn’t sleep for some other reason, the frequent feedings for the first few months of our life, and how much they give up in their own life to become a mother. thank you mom for making all those sacrifices for me and my brothers. I hope I will be as wonderful a mother to my child and future children as you were to me.
My mother was amazing. She was always there for me when I was young. My hopes and dreams is that I can be as compassionate and as loving as she was to me. I remember being in high school and having a bad day and the first person I wanted was her. I am still like that as an adult. My mother is a wonderful person.. There is no one out there that is as special as her…
I have always been grateful for a mother who was always present in our lives. She attended every program, sporting event, etc that we participated in. She is the mother of 12 children and we all still rely on her wisdom and participation in our lives. She taught us about what matters in life. God and family are the center of our world and we are happy. Even amid the struggles in life, we always have Heavenly Father and our earthly family. She taught us that this is where you find strength and love and support, shelter and peace. I can’t thank her enough. I had a wonderful childhood. I love her immensely.
Being a young mother, you can just imagine how hard it can be. 19 years old with a daughter turning 2 in July, oh yes.. trying to finish school while teaching my daughter the things that she needs to learn, getting set in a career, takeing care of the home, nurturing my child & husband.. Sometimes, it gets a bit overwhelming to take on a daily basis, and at times, us mothers do feel under appreciated.
I often think of my own mother in times that I feel like everything is against me. A mother of only 4, but only high school education, moving constantly & having to find new jobs every year, doing everything that she could & going without just so that us 4 kids could have food or new clothes for school. She is my inspiration to further my education to provide a better life for my daughter & future children that I may be blessed with.
This challenge just helps women, mothers & daughters both, to feel grateful, loved, & most of all, important. A mother’s treasure is simply her daughter.
“A mother’s love for her child
is like nothing else in the world.
It knows no law, no pity, it dares all
things, & crushes down remorselessly
all that stands in its path.”
I have always been grateful for a mother who was always present in our lives. She attended every program, sporting event, etc that we participated in. She is the mother of 12 children and we all still rely on her wisdom and participation in our lives. She taught us about what matters in life. God and family are the center of our world and we are happy. Even amid the struggles in life, we always have Heavenly Father and our earthly family. She taught us that this is where you find strength and love and support, shelter and peace. I can’t thank her enough. I had a wonderful childhood.
I’m thankful for my mother who demonstrates such love, determination and strength. And for the opportunity to be a mother myself. It’s the hardest, most rewarding, learning experience one can have.
Being a young mother, you can just imagine how hard it can be. 19 years old with a daughter turning 2 in July, oh yes.. trying to finish school while teaching my daughter the things that she needs to learn, getting set in a career, takeing care of the home, nurturing my child & husband.. Sometimes, it gets a bit overwhelming to take on a daily basis, and at times, us mothers do feel under appreciated. This challenge just helps women, mothers & daughters both, to feel grateful, loved, & most of all, important. A mother’s treasure is simply her daughter.
“A mother’s love for her child
is like nothing else in the world.
It knows no law, no pity, it dares all
things, & crushes down remorselessly
all that stands in its path.”
Thank you, Studio 5, for helping all mothers realize that they are still an essential part for the family home!!!
I am grateful for my mother who taught me by her example how to face difficult challenges in life, she faced them with courage, determination and lots of prayer. I know that because of that example I can make it through my challenges in life.
It is a difficult thing that I write to you here in this format, because my mother and I haven’t always had the best relationship. Currently we talk only occassionally, via cell phone texts, and the internet. There is little I can say of her importance in my life, and I wondered if anyone else out there struggles with their relationship with their mom?
Recognition of her in helping me in my life is at times difficult to do, and she deserves more credit than I give her. She was a young mother, had 4 children by age 21, was divorced by age 33, and had not previously worked outside the home. She moved us here to Utah to be closed to her parents, whom we lived with for a few months in the summer of 1971. Being a single mother was difficult at best I am sure, because I am also a single mother at this point in my life. It is now that I realize just how difficult a time she really had trying to raise us on her own without much support or help.
This taught me lessons I’ve only lately realized I’ve learned from her. Like how to see the good in everyone (almost to a fault), how to make ends meet, how to overcome and prevail with a good attitude.
These qualities may seem trivial to some whom did or do not have the same challenges as she, but until my recent situation, I did not fully appreciate how difficult it is to raise a family on your own! Her willingness to do the VERY best she could with the knowledge she had was all she could do, and it taught me the most!
Our relationship is not perfect, but we love each other very much not matter what may come!
My parents divorced when i was 11 and a year later my dad re-married. My step mom and I haven’t always gotten along, but we do now, she has been such a great influence in my life. My mom and mom-in-law are wonderful too. I’m so blessed to have such great women to look up to.
I wouldn’t trade the opportunity to be a mother for anything!
My mother and I were really close. I could talk about anything with my mother and never feel ashamed. She taught me honesty and hard work is a way of living. And living the golden rule. Even tho we were poor. I never knew it. Material things weren’t important. It was being with each other. When I lost her at 17 I wondered what I would do. If I would be as good a mother as she was. I’ve had a lot of other women help me in my life. And I appreciate them more than they will ever know.
They say that you never know when a child is watching you, and imitating you. Well, you never know when a woman has lost her mother and is watching you to help her become a good mother.
Motherhood is the greatest (and most frustrating) role a woman can play. I wouldn’t trade it for anything!
I am grateful for my mother because she really did teach me so many things. And now that I am a mother I tell her often that she was right about_____(fill in the blank) and I now see that even if when I was younger I thought she was totally crazy!
Being a mom is the best and makes me appreciate my mom more every day.
My mother helped create who I’ve become. She has so much strength and determination and love. I am thankful for the opportunity to be a mother. The hardest and most rewarding job anyone can ever experience.
I am grateful for my mother because she was always so willing to do whatever it took to take care of us. If there was ever a school function/activity that we wanted to to participate in, she would pick up odd jobs to earn the money to pay for it. She wanted to make sure that we had every opportunity available.
I am a Grandmother and a Mom and a child is the hope of the future. When I think of my Mom sometimes now that she is gone I think of things that I wish I could ask her and I treasure the things she taught me.
When I think of my Mom I think of the song “Just One More Day”, which is what I would cherish to have just one more day with my Mom. She passed away a few months ago and now I hold on to the memories and her pictures. I would love just one more day to be with her, to hold her hand, to hear her laugh and to hold her in my arms……… You only get one Mom……..and she was mine.
My mother raised 7 kids and I wonder everyday where she found the patience for that.
I am so grateful to be a mom my little girl has been the greatest blessing in my life i dont know where i would be without her Love you baby girl
For years I didn’t know if I would be a mother. I think dealing with infertility for so long made me appreciate my children so much more than I would have–not that everyday is easy with two sets of twins! I love being a mom and I am glad my Mom was so great for me. I love you Mom!
Being a mother is the greatest thing in the world, Mothers are the ones who shape the children for the future. with out mothers we would all still act like cavemen i think.
I am grateful to my mom for giving me life, giving birth to me, and for dedicating her life since then to her children and grandchildren. She is so full of service and love!
My mom has dedicated her life to her children and (now) grandchildren. I am so glad she lives close by so I get to see her often. I love her!
love this motherhood challenge. motherhood is such a rewarding experience!
It took becoming a mother to fully appreciate my own mother. Growing up, I always thought I would be the perfect parent, but now I realize there is no such thing. We do the best we can with what we’ve got and love makes up the difference. I love my son with my whole soul and now I realize how much my mom loves me…and that makes me love her more.
When I get discouraged with two 4-year-olds, I think of my mom with six kids and all that she managed to do. And I think, “Surely I can do a bit more.”
Also, as a mother only through the unselfish love of two amazing birthmoms, I am glad you are recognizing the mother in all types of women. Anything we do to lift another up, to encourage or to console makes women mothers. What a great gift to humanity!
My mother has been such an amazing example to me in so many ways, it’s hard to list. She has many attributes that i hope to gain in this life. My mother gives to others, without holding back, especially to her family and I am ever so grateful! I never realized how much love and care my mother has for me until I became a mother myself. I love my mother for all her sacrifices she has made for me. I love my mother!
i was raised by my grandma and dad. my dad taught me to be a tomboy but my grandma taught me everything else. she taught me how to be the mother i am today and to stay close to the church, patience and kindness, and how to laugh at mistakes and not to get “mad over spilt milk”. she litterally taught me everything i know about raising kids ( what there is to know anyway, the rest we guess at) i would not be where i am today if it werent for her. my mother helped me learn to be accepting of others, to learn by example and other peoples mistakes. if it werent for her i also would not be the person i am today. i love them both and d my part in taking care of them the way they did me.
I am grateful everyday for my mother. She is my best friend. She was the first person I saw the first time I opened my eyes. My mom is 80 years old and is still teaching me how to live and give like Our Heavenly Father gave to us. She bought her first computer and has learned how to communicate with emails, watch baby eagles hatching on a webcam, she called me on Skype!!!
I love and cherish everyday I have with her. I live in Nebraska and she lives in Florida. She is my sunshine all year long. Love You Momma I’m sending this link with you.
My mother has been the best example of service all my life. She served as relief society president while I was in high school. Whenever she would cook something we wondered if it was for us or some other family in our ward. If there was ever not enough of something she’d always go without. I’m finding now that I have children of my own, mom was the BEST. We were not rich but I felt like I never went without anything I needed. She taught me how to cook and sew and crochet and knit and how to love unconditionally. I still call her for advice, I adore her.
I am thankful for my mother who gave her life for me. Although I have always wished that she could have stayed with me while I grew up. My mother was killed in an accident when I was only one year old. She saw what was happening before the accident and threw her body over me to save me. I wonder how different my life would have been growing up with a mom. I have certainly been blessed in my life to be a mother of some great kids and now some fantastic grandkids.
I’m grateful that though she worries what others think of her children (especially what her brothers and sisters and own Mother think) she embraces our personalities. She admires each of us for our humor, our fortitude, and our independence. Though she was raised in a home that cared what the neighbors thought she has tried to overcome the feeling that her children’s choices don’t necessarily reflect her parenting. It’s been a struggle but I admire that she has really tried to appreciate her grown children for who they are and what they bring to the table.
My mom taught me to work hard and make good choices. I am trying to get over the fact that she was (and is) emotionally unavailable and did the best she could despite her own issues. I have a great mother in law who demonstrates what kind of emotional relationship I want to have with my kids. I hope to be able to take the strengths of both mothers and learn to teach my kids well and be there emotionally for them. Thank you for supporting mothers who are struggling to feel important as a mother!
Where do you even begin – My mother has been such a guiding light in my life. She is my best friend. Many, many days I wish that I could live closer to her. She has helped me through the trials in my life. She loved me when I was my difficult teenage self and was always trying to find ways for us to connect. I wish I could go back now and relive that time with my mom. However, we all know that isn’t the way it works, so I just cherish all the moments we have now. She is also amazing when it comes to her daughters-in-law, always including them just as she does me. They are her daughters, even if not biologically. She isn’t a perfect person, but she doesn’t need to be! She is the best mother I could hope for! I will continue to love her and enjoy the life she has given me and my family.
I WANT TO PAY HONOR TO MY DEAR MOM, WHO HAS BEEN IN HEAVEN FOR 13 YEARS NOW..I MISS HER ENCOURAGING WORDS OF WISDOM, LOVING ME UNCONDITIONALLY, & MY CHILDREN…NO MATTER WHAT, SHE WAS ALWAYS THERE.
I CELEBRATE MY MOTHER…MY FRIEND…MY MENTOR…& THANK HER FOR BLESSING MY LIFE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!…
I had such a cozy childhood, filled with love and learning from not only my mother, but many amazing women from my school and church. Then I got married and gained another mom who made me feel so loved and welcomed into the family. The wonderful thing is that both she and my mom each have different backgrounds, so I gain twice the wisdom when I hear their advice. I love being a mom, and I love seeing the difference women can make in a community, whether they have their own children to nurture, teach and love or just the neighbors’.
I had such a cozy childhood, filled with love and learning from not only my mother, but many amazing women from my school, girl scout troop, and church. Then I got married and gained another mom who made me feel so loved and welcomed into the family. The wonderful thing is that both she and my mom each have different backgrounds, so I gain twice the wisdom when I hear their advice. I love being a mom, and I love seeing the difference women can make in a community, whether they have their own children to nurture, teach and love or just the neighbors’.
My mom is my biggest fan and she is who I aspire to be someday. My mom always has the beat advice for me and knows what to say and when to say it. I was adopted and I’m truly blessed she chose to be my mom!
Now that I’m a mom myself, I appreciate my wonderful mother even more! Not only for giving birth to me (naturally, woo hoo!) but for how she has dedicated her life to her children (and now grandchildren, too). I’m so glad I get to live near her and see her frequently!
This past year my mother has been especially phenomenal. In February 2010 I had a little tiny, premature stillborn baby girl. When many people did not recognize that I had even had a baby at all, my mom came through with gifts, cards, kind words and much help. She continues to be very sensitive about special dates, she talks about my baby with me and others, and hangs up her picture along with the other grandkids. It is very healing for me to have my baby included as part of our family and my mom has been the one person who has made all the difference for me. I don’t know how I could have survived this past year without her.
My mothers is my best friend! I have always been able to depend on her being there for me whenever I have a problem or need advice. I am so thankful to have her as my mother, she is selfless, kind, caring, strong and ALWAYS has put family first! Growing up she set an amazing example of what kind of mother I would like to be. I don’t know where I would be if I didn’t have her in my life.
Although I didn’t end up with “regular” children(we have three with autism), I wouldn’t have it any other way. The” things “I have learned and continue to learn are more valuable that the monetery” things” we may be lacking. I have learned that my own mother did what she was capable of doing and I can now appreciate my shortcomings(I’m hoping to learn from those shortcomings). I hope that, when all is said and done that my children will most of all know that I love them and did my best for them.
I am so thankful for my Mom
I am empowered by her strengths and her vulnerabilities. She is one of my strongest supporters. She also taught me what it takes to be an amazing Mom to my own Boys! I have many honorary Moms too! Women Rock!
My mom is always there when I need her. That’s what I love about moms–they are always there for their kids. They always have their family’s back. My mom loves and supports me no matter what. And even though I have a child of my own now, I can still call her and ask her stupid questions about how to do the laundry, or make something for dinner, or just to talk, and she’s always there.
I’m grateful to my mom because she has always been such a good example for me to follow. She taught me how to cook, keep house, and most importantly, how to persevere and not give up on things that were tough. She’s the best mom ever. And even though I’m grown and have my own kids, I still feel like I have big shoes to fill.
I am thankful for my Mother because she has shown me by example what I hope to be as a Mother. She is gentle, selfless and kind. She never put us down. Even as teenagers, she made me and my sisters feel like there was no one she’d rather be around and no one she’d rather talk to. She ALWAYS put family first and herself last. She cared enough to teach us to love fruits and veggies and to live an active lifestyle. Though that might sound strange to some, I am finding out how hard it is and how much effort it takes with my own kids. Even now, as a grandmother, she devotes herself to serving her family and neighbors. She’s also spent many years serving and “mothering” the children in her local primary.
I just recently realized that I have had a love and appreciation for music all of my life because of my Mom. I know it must have started when she sang lullabies to me as baby and continued as she taught me fun songs to sing. I miss going to church with her on a weekly basis because I don’t get to hear her soft, sweet, calming voice as she sings hymns. There is just something about hearing my Mom’s voice (whether I’m listening to her sing or talking to her) that seems to make everything alright.
My Mom taught me to be strong despite hardship, to laugh, to do the right thing, to care about the world we live in. My Mom never gave up when faced with any difficulty in her life. She has always strived to better herself and the world around her. She has always been there for her family and her community when we needed her.
I am grateful for my mother because she has taught me to be a better person. I am so much more grateful for my mother now (that I am a mother) than I ever was before. I never realized HOW MUCH she really did for me until I have been doing it for someone else. She is a saint!
MOTHERHOOD that is what i believe is my purpose! i believe that i am nothing without being a mom. it brings me all of the joy and happiness and meaning to my daily life. It is what completes me and makes me, me.
I am grateful for my mother because she loves me no matter what. She has taught me to be a better person. I am so much more grateful for my mother now (that I am a mother) than I ever was before. I never realized HOW MUCH she really did for me until I have been doing it for someone else. She is a saint!
I am so blessed to have a mom who cares about me and has always tried to teach me to be the best person I can.
And even though I am a Mom now I still need help and I am grateful for her teaching me how to be one to my own children!
I am so thankful and grateful to my Mother for giving me all I needed.. Not always everything I wanted. BUT everything I needed. Thank you for showing me what and how to be a good mom.
I love you Mom…
I would also like to Thank my Mother-in Law for raising one of the most hard working men I know and LOVE. And teaching him how to love his wife and our families. through the good and bad Times… I love my Moms!
I am so blessed to have a mom who cares about me and has always tried to teach me to be the best person I can.
And even though I am a Mom now I am grateful for the help in learning how to be one by my own!
Love this positive message for women!
My mom is great she raised 5 kids by herself more than 40 yrs ago, I really admire her for what she was able to accomplish in a time when sigle parents had even less surport than they do now.
With age, and having my own children, I have learned that my truest and most dear friend and ally is my mother. Her example and influence has molded me into who I am. And as I do my best ‘mothering’ my teenagers, I think of my mom EVERYDAY and how she raised me with love, security, and a whole lot of patience. How can someone ever show enough gratitude to such an angel?
I am thankful for my mother. She raised 4 children on her own. She never gave up, even when it would have been the easier thing to do.
I’m grateful for my mother because she taught me to be wise in dealing with other people. She helped me to be strong and confident in everything I do.
The 2nd challenge touched my heart I am a Mother who never had the blessing of giving birth yet there have been times and places in my life where I have mothered. Thank you for recognising that even though I was unable to give birth that I still am a woman worthy of the term Mother.
I never really got to know my Mother, she was killed in a car accident when I was 15, I was raised by my grandparents & other family members. But that that I do remember of her I will cherish in my heart forever. I never got to be a mother either but I love little children, Love you Mom.
My mom is AWESOME!
I love my mom. Because no matter what choices I make. She loves me for who I am. She always puts her kids needs above her.
My mom has always been supportive of whatever I am doing. She is my number one cheerleader, and I can always count on her to be there to help me, and I appreciate that so much!
My mom is an amazing woman! After thinking she was “done” having kids, she and my dad adopted 3 young siblings (2,3, & 4) who were abused. The last 18 years have been extremely difficult for the whole family (to say the least) but my mom has never let the hard times get her down. She did EVERYTHING possible for those 3 kids to help them have a better life, while still making sure her 3 natural children’s needs were also met. She rarely did anything for herself, and always did anything we needed.
I’m grateful for my mother and for her example to me. She taught me to be wise in dealing with other people. She helped me to be strong and confident in everything I do.
My mother taught me to love and support others.
My older brother had two strokes at the age of 4; after which he had to be taught how to swallow. They didn’t expect him to live 6 months, but he lived over 6 more years. When she was asked why she didn’t put him in a care center, she replied that she didn’t want her other children to think that she would get rid of them if they got sick.
I’m grateful for my mother’s example to me. She taught me how to be confident, independent and self-reliant. I’m grateful for her wisdom, and for teaching me the most valuable lessons of being a good mother.
My mother is always so willing to help and is so selfless. I hope I can learn from her example and do the same!
My mother is ALWAYS there for me….even though I am a mother myself. Her constant willingness and determination to help whenever possible is so selfless. I am grateful she is my mom and my friend!
My mom is an amazing woman. After thinking she was “done” having children, she and my dad adopted 3 siblings who were abused. The last 18 have been extremely difficult for the whole family (to say the least) but my mom has never let the hard times get her down and done EVERYTHING imaginable to help those troubled kids have a better life while also meeting the needs of her 3 natural children.
I have a great mother she is like my nest friend!! I also had the best grandmother anyone could have she was my best friend ,grandma , rolemodel and the sweetest person you would every meet miss her everyday!!!
I lost my Mom at 12 years old. I have needed her everyday since. I try to keep her spirit alive by telling my kids stories about her. I learned to live life to the fullest and enjoy every day. I never not ever once take my kids for granted because I get how fragile life is.
If you don’t believe in angels, you have not met my Mother
My mom passed away sixteen years ago and I have missed all that she did and was as a mother.. She always gave me the best advice and never led me wrong. She has not been here to give me advice or direction as to how to raise my own children and I have really missed that. My mother is the reason I am the kind of mother I am. No one can replace your own mother.
My mom passed away sixteen years ago. I have missed so much that she did as my mother. She alway gave the best advice and never led us the wrong way. I haven’t had her to ask her for her advice or her direction in raising my own children. You never know what your mother means to you until she is gone. No one can take the place of your own mother…
I am thankful for my mother’s undying example of service and concern for others. She is never concerned for herself. She thinks of other people and their needs and tries to find ways to help them. She has performed countless hours of service, even to people she does not know or has never even seen. Her example of selfless service is powerful and teaches me and my family that helping others is just the right thing to do.
I am so grateful for my mom because she’s such a loving, strong and serving women. Through good and bad times in my life my mother always there. She is such a wonderful mother and we are so blessed to have her by our mom.
I’m grateful for my mom because she’s a calming influence for me when I get out of whack. She always has the best advice on how to deal with my struggles.
I love my mom who has become one of my best friends. She understands my trials and is there to encourage me to keep going.
I am grateful for my mother who is now gone to a better place. She taught me how to be a kind and patient mother and now a grandmother.
My mother is the essence of all that is good in this world. She fosters love and compassion to a degree unmatched by the greatest of Saints. If only I could emulate even part of her character, I would be a finer human being.
My mom is a wonderful example of a strong women who always has grace and elegance. I admire her beauty in every situation.
My mother is one of the best mothers I know. She is almost 90 and still takes the time to do civic duty for others around her. She is a great cook, and I hope to be half the mother she is!
I am grateful for my mother, because she loves me so much to always gives me a hug.
I love my Mom because she has shown me through her example how to be positive and look for the best in everything and everyone.