My Mom rocks! She is 72 year old widow & she is still a Foster Mom. She helps with all the Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren. She helps the ladies at Church if they need a ride to & from Church, or to go see a love one who is ill. She is active in working in the Social Hall & on the Church cleaning team.She is & always has been right there for her Family & is my best friend. I cannot imagine a day without her. <3

My Mother raised 3 children on her own after my father committed suicide when I was nine, she worked two jobs after being a house wife for 10 years, never stopping to make sure her children had everything they needed. I talk to my mother almost every day, she volunteers at the elks lodge and makes breakfast for Wee Care, all for the support of other children and special needs people, she is always thinking of others and very often she comes in last. This Mothers day I will be taking her to the show palace in Hudson, something she has wanted to do for a long time but just cannot afford it. I Love You Mom!

My mom is the most amazing mom ever because of her undeniable strength. She shows me what it is to be a mom and is a role model to me and embodies everything I want to be for my daughter. My mom has taken care of myself, my older sister and older brother by herself sense I was 11 and my parents divorced. She has always worked long hours making sure we were fed with a place to call home and while we never had expensive things she always gave us all her love. She remarried and always put us first and supported our independence, making me the woman I am today. She was my aunt's rock when her 13 year old daughter passed away, then a few years later my mom's husband passed away and she picked herself up and stayed strong for us. Just last year her father died and 6 months later my brother (her son) also passed away. Being a mother myself I cant imagine losing a child among all the other loss she has experienced, but she has been so strong for my sister and me and such a positive influence on my life. My mom doesn't have a lot of money and struggles every day but never shows it. I want to be able to send her on a vacation she is so deserving of, because I think it's about time she catches a break. I love you mom, you are my hero!

As you can see we have a huge family and my mother has been there for every single one of my family members she rocks because she is a Christian woman and is always doing for others and never doing anything for herself, just the other day she gave her last $5.00 to a homeless man. She has always been there for me and my sister and we feel very lucky to have a Mom like her. She is one in a million. She is 74 years old and she is very active in her community, She teaches Sunday School and works full time. Please pick her she really deserves it

My Mom continues to amaze me! At 78 years old, she teaches Sunday school to handicapped kids, raises two special needs adults: my little sister who has down's syndrome and her best friend. As a single Mom, she kept all of her children happy while encouraging each of us to stay unique, special individuals. Mom keeps her house beautiful and loves to unwind with a good glass of wine while tending to her garden and orchids. She amazes me because of her ability to see beauty in everything on this Earth. She's always been my Super Hero. <3

I want to tell you about a great mom. My mother-in-law. She is one of the most amazing women I have ever met and I consider myself blessed to be included in her family. She is a "stay at home" mom, who takes care of a 30 year old disabled man named Ryan Shane. She has dedicated her life to Ryan for years. Ryan has suffered from CP since child-hood and has been wheelchair bound for years and years. If it was not for the love and care that Rennette and all the family and friends give him, he would not be here. She is by no means a large woman, and she lifts that young man out of that chair probably 10 times a day without flinching. She has taught me much...the true meaning of dedication, and so much more. She deserves a special treat for mother's day. I love you Rennette and am blessed to have you as my mother-in-law! Roni

Great stories. Keep them coming!

My mom is a breast cancer survivor. She has taught me the meaning of "survivor" and how to be the best mom I can be. She is always there for me and I love her more than she knows!

My Mom is the most amazing women I know! When I was 10 years old she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After receiving a mastectomy and recovering for a year, she was diagnosed with a malignant tumor on her spine. The spine collapsed and she spent 6 months in and out of the hospital. The doctors told my Dad that she would only live 6 months and here we are 36 years later and she is still alive and well. She always told me that she couldn't die because she had children to raise. The past few years have been tough on her, health wise, she has severe scoliosis and during her breast cancer received a DOW implant that had to be removed because of contamination, After all these years she continues to be the matriarch of our family. Cooking special meals, spending time with us, attending Church and being a good wife. She and my Dad have been married for 49 years. I am so proud to have learned how to be a women with strength from watching her and modeling the strength that she has shown. Love you MOM!

My mom is an amazing woman ! I would love to brag about how caring and giving she is all the time. She has been my Rock even in my 30's. She always has great advice and coping skills. She loves her Grandson! She helps out all the time, anytime I have to work at night and I ask, the answer has NEVER been NO!! That is truly unconditional love! I'm amazed at her everyday and I'm so thankful she's in my life. Cherie

Thanks for the great stories. Keep 'em coming.

My Mom is my best friend and my biggest fan. She got me into music when I was really young and she always encouraged me to keep playing. When I was 15, my father died and she still never gave up on me and continued to be a bright shining light in my life. She pushed me to always try to be better at my music and to this day she supports my dreams. She is coming to Tallahassee this weekend from the country of Panama just to see me graduate with my masters degree. She is the clearest example of someone who never gives up on her children and will go out of her way to show how much she supports them. I know why my father married her - because she is the greatest woman I have ever known.

My Mom rocks because, no matter how much she has been denied in life, she has given more in comparison. For every hug and kiss she didn't receive as a child in her cruel upbringing, my sister and I were given hundreds. For every mean word spoken to her, we received millions of words of encouragement and constant affirmations. She not only showed up for every school concert, play and competition but was always ready with her camera, in the front row, yelling our names to get us turn towards her for our close-up. We always felt loved and wanted, as if we were her favorite people on the planet. Her bravery and pure love are what my sister and I aspire to everyday.

Mom,
You rock in so many ways. You rocked on July 14, 1974 when you birthed me. You were the best blessing God could possibly have a baby girl born into. You rocked when you gave up your career in the Army to become the best stay-at-home mother ever. You rocked when we had to pack up and move in a moments notice due to dad still being in the Army. You rocked that "Thanksgiving" when we had no food in sight, but somehow you created food out of no where. It was the best ever!!! You rocked by keeping the family together, well-versed, and educated of different cultures and diversities. Your rocked when everyone always complimented you on how well-behaved and well-mannered your children were. You rocked when dad got out of the military and took a job all the way in Turkey to provide for us, leaving you alone to handle everything stateside. You rocked when he came back for Christmas '92 for vacation and we had the best Christmas ever. You rocked March 21, 1993, when you had to tell us dad had died in the hospital of heart failure. You rocked when you sent me off on March 30, 1995 into the Air Force as tears streamed down your face. Mom, I guess I am saying...you've been rocking all of your life. The greatest time you rocked was March 20, 1955...the day you were born. Without you, there would definitely be no us. Thank you for everything you've been to me and everything you been through for us. You are my hero and I love you always and forever.

My Mom always worked hard to make sure we had what we needed. From her I've learned the importance of hard work.

My mom is the rock of our family. She left her husband and four small children behind in Guatemala, and came alone to the U.S. in search of a better future for her family. After working hard over a year,she was finally able to bring the family to join her. Then I was born a year later. Despite having to work so hard just like Dad,to give us the best private schooling,Mom was the perfect homemaker too. She never complained. We didn't have much but we were rich in family values. When the oldest son drowned at a Father's Day picnic at the age of 15,Mom's strength to keep going was amazing. Not until health issues forced her to stop working outside the home,being a stay-at-home mom kept her just as busy. When it came time for grandchildren,she reared them all. When I moved to Florida to open a retail business,Mom came along to help. She has worked hard right beside me for over 27 years,through the good and bad,and never asking for a dime. Recently,at the age of 81,Mom has had to slow down. She had to have open heart surgery and I became her caregiver,instead of the other way around. I have no regret in putting my life in financial jeopardy to tend to my mother's recovery,because of her unconditional love and dedication all our lives. I pray to have her in our lives for many,many years to come. She deserves the best. I love you Mom!

Zoraya
WOW! My mom definitely rocks! I remember so much great things about my mom. One of the things I always remember is that when it was summer and we were teens we usually play outside all day. While we were playing at night in front of our houses my mom was the only mom that always came out of the house and looked for her kids to give them the goodnight kiss. One of my friends always pointed to that because her mom never gave her a goodnight kiss. My mom is a very talented person with lost of God's gifts. She is the best cake maker I know, she is a great designer, and very creative. And now at her 65 years old she is learning how to make candles and soaps. She lives in Puerto Rico and I live in Florida. And she never says no when we invite her to spend one or two months in our house. It is always a blessing to have her with us. My mom is a very sweet mom and the only grandma all her grandchildren have. When she first become a grandma she thought she was still to young to be called grandma or in Spanish "abuela", so she decided to be called MABU by her grandchildren. MABU is a combination of mom and grandma in Spanish (mama/abuela). So I will say, besides I am very fortunate to have my mom, that she is the most beautiful mom ever. I LOVE YOU MOM!

My Mom is the most amazing woman, mother, wife, and grandmother I know. After adopting four children, raising them, and teaching them through her own example, she has moved on to her latest job: as caregiver to her husband of 62 years, after he suffered a major stroke two years ago...at 79, she had just beaten a rare form of cancer, then was faced with her beloved husband's stroke the very next year...she is his ONLY caregiver and believe me, at 81 that is not an easy job!! She takes care of him so lovingingly, patiently, and tirelessly...she is the ultimate example of a loving and faithful and devoted wife...and my admiration and love for her are beyond measure. I can only hope to be half the woman my mom is, and because of her, I strive to be the best that I can be every day. I love you Mom, with all of my heart!! Thanks for loving all of us unconditionally, and especially thank you for loving your husband in sickness and in health!!! You are his angel, and you are my hero!!!!

My mom left my father when I was 3 and my siblings were 2 and 1, it was a very abusive situation. She moved far from her home with 3 small children and worked several jobs to support us. Never did I feel I went without and she made sure every day to let us know how much she loved us. We lost my mom 8 years ago to cancer and every day I strive to be as an amazing mom as she was.

I have the most amazing mother! After being the sole bread winner in our house growing up, she had a baby at 38, raised a teenager and a toddler by herself, had a stroke at 42, and is still working and taking care of a special needs teenager. My mother doesn't understand the meaning of the words "no" and "can't". She makes me a stronger person as she was a great role model. Because of her I developed a great conscious which kept me out of trouble while others I knew were getting into trouble. I have always tried to do right by my mother but all she wanted from her kids was for us to be happy. With a mom like you, how could we not be! I love you, Mommy!

My mother is the most giving, selfless and strong person I know! Though she had an abusive and non-loving childhood, she vowed never to raise her children that way. My sister and I always knew we were loved and wanted. My mother was our biggest cheerleader. Everything my mother did (and still does) is for us. My mother is my best friend and I aspire to be the strong, loving person she is everyday!

Feelin' the love!
It is so nice to hear about all of our rock star moms :)

My Mother is AMazing - She is so gentle and Strong - She calls me Early in the Morning to See If my leg feels better or my headache from the night before is gone and to let me know she is praying for me... while She is almost 80. Her name is Rose and she is truly a blessing - She tell me and my five brothers everyday how much she loves us and her voice hugs me everyday. I moved to Florida this past summer and I didn't realize how a few more miles from her made her morning phone calls much more powerful.... I worry about her in the cold in Michigan - although she refuses to leave the little bit of snow they got this year. I would love to give this "Patch Gift" to my mother... She is the best mother I could have ever been given. Before we hang up.... she asks... Are you prayer for yourself... You know he wants to hear from you too... I tell her Yes mommy... Because I pray for her and I am thankful for the life he has given me!
-Sincerely Tammy Hicks

Then there is MY mom! My mother has went through alot of trials and tribulations. However, I admire her respect to God and her husband who passed away a few years ago. He could be very angry and very disrespectful to her and I'd leave our visits many times in tears as she was in tears. One day, the good Lord saw fit that he was too sick to remain here and he went home to peace. My mother honored her marriage vows through many unspeakable things and completed til death did them part. She was then scammed terribly by some that go after widows. Her life has been upheaved ever since and I would like the gift card to let her make of choice to spend it in any way she would like to add joy and peace back into her life, whether she choose to shop, take a cruise, whatever she wants to do. I want her to be happy in life again. She always does what she can to try to make life better for others, even strangers so I'd like it to be her turn to get more than what I can financially give! She would be touched to know there are still good people out there that do care, and yes..for her! Happy Mother's Day to all...

I am a single mother of 2 children.I can go into detail about how rough it is to raise children without child support but then,so do a lot of other moms.I can tell you how I was diagnosed with MS &have to find the strength every morning to get through every day,but there are a lot of moms that have to persevere through disease,cancer,&health issues.I can tell you that every penny I have I spend on others,but that is what we mothers do.I can talk about all the things on my plate and how,when I think I cant handle one more thing,along comes a platter full of more,but I think that is one of the most in common things mothers have.I can tell you how my heartaches by keeping things locked deep inside so as to shelter&keep pain away from my children,but all moms protect their children.
I just read about some amazing women but what makes one stand out from the rest?I think to myself:as many differences there are in each and every story there are similarities.The one thing all moms have in common is that we have children. From day one, our children become our lives. We love our children with unconditional love. They become our “reason” for everything we do.It is because of our children that we are the caring,providing,hard working,persevering,loving,strong,smart,unselfish, active,amazing,cheerleader,encouraging,super hero,generous,supportive person they call MOM! I love my children;they are what make me who I am… “mommy”
Happy Mothers Day Everyone!!

My daughter is a special mom and she more than rocks. She has an almost 13 year old son and an 8 year old autistic daughter. When my granddaughter was diagnosed, my daughter was told to institutionalize her. My daughter is a fighter.. she immediately studied autism and has done everything possible to heal my granddaughter. My granddaughter has improved immensely in her 8 years. She is now talking but still has a long way to go. My daughter has her on a special diet and makes everything from scratch. She starts cooking when she gets up in the morning...she has an hour every morning and afternoon driving my granddaughter to school. She helps other moms with autistic children through an on-line site. Her husband and son are lovingly cared for also. Six years ago I had breast cancer and she was an immense help to me. She is very inspirational and is a rock for our whole family. I also have two daughters and a son and she is always there for them also. She is a silent hero.....on duty 24/7 as only another parent of an autistic child knows. My granddaughter would write this if she could, so I am writing for her. I love you baby girl.

although my mother and i grew up more like sisters she has always been a beautiful strong independant woman whom i admire! i loue you-rhonda dillard gay<3

My mom is Pamela Strom, the strongest woman I have ever met or will ever meet. I find myself grateful that she devised her own method of care that allowed my siblings and I to grow into unique, strong women.
My mom never told us falsehoods or praised us needlessly. She showed us both our strong points and weak points. She never bit back her criticism and she never faltered in her support. She never sheltered us from the world but she also tried her best to protect us from its evils.
She worked two jobs and with little aid from our real dad. While going through some old things I found journals that she wrote in about my sisters and I individually. It was both sad and beautiful to read how much she loved my cute smile and ‘elvis’ hair, but at the same time I was brought back to reality at how she wrote of how her job demanded so much eventually she could no longer write in the journal.
Each of my sisters and I have gone through serious problems and each time she tackled the problem head on and fought so that we could just ‘live’. She took on the role of both mother and father and performed both better than a married couple ever could.
I just want to share a little bit of my love for my mother and I would do anything for her. This prize would most hopefully allow me to treat my mother to a special gift that will show her that she is the reason for everything I do and one day if I’m lucky…I can be just a little bit like her.

My mom rocks! I am so blessed to have such a Godly woman as my mother and my role model. She stayed home to raise me and my brothers, supported us with encouragement and love and would have done anything for us! She has raised me to be a confident, independent woman and has been a special encouragement to me this past year in all her helpful words of wisdom in my crazy, reckless endeavor that is my 1st year of law school. I couldn't have done it without her!

I was Blessed with the Bestest Mom ever! She had 2 mis-carriages and a preemie before having to stay bed ridden full term to give birth to me. I am extremely Grateful for her persistence in the mist of the loss to keep trying and do whatever the cost to give birth. The picture I shared of her is at her 89th Birthday last year. She came to live here in Florida when she became too ill to care for herself, yet another Blessing for me! She always had a habit of saying "I Love You - Be Careful!" No matter how old I was, she said it every time I left...the day she stopped saying it didn't matter, I knew inside she still was wanting to. I lost her to everlasting life with God on Feb. 22th this year. I was with her for 18 hours until she took her last breath, I told her everything I needed to and didn't forget anything. Held her hand the entire 18 hours and she new I was there. Her 90th Birthday will be May 8th. I realize this contest is for Mothers Day and a gift for Mom. But this IS my gift to my Mom - to share our life with everyone. We Love(d) each other so much and I miss her equally as much!

My mom ROCKS!! My mom has not had an easy life however, she always but my sister and I first. She was a single mother and worked 3 jobs to provide for us. We may not have always had the best things but we had the best mom. My mother has MS and has since I was 5. So working so many hours was not an easy task. My sister was diagnoses with cancer 3 years ago and despite caring for my step father who has dementia and her own illness she cared for my sister EVERYDAY. Unfortunatly my dear sister Kelly died 5 months later. My mom now lives here is Florida and althougfh still caring for my step dad helps my husband and I by helping out by watching our 3 year old to help save money. My children adore her and she takes them one at a time on weekends if she is able to share speical time with them. Even if I do not win this contest i just wanted to share how wonderful I think my mom is and I know my sister is smiling in heaven thinking the same. Thank you, Jane Welsh

My mom is the best! She reads me books at night and likes to put puzzles together with me. I don't have a job so anytime I buy gifts she has to give me the money. I would like to buy this gift all by myself. She likes chocolate and flowers and I want to take her out in a boat. Thank you

Saying my mom rocks or is the best doesn't describe her because she is beyond that. She was mostly a single mom raising 4 kids of her own. She had her oldest at the age of 15. My mom has been through hell and back multiple times. She has been here for all of us no matter the circumstance. She was there when no one else was. She there when life got to hard. She has been there for me and my sisters through all of our breakdowns. Being a mother of four kids is hard when you are doing it mainly by yourself. She never let us see her weak. She always told her that when life is to hard and we fall she will always be here to pick us back up. Back in 2010 when I told on my step dad for something so terrible I thought she would hate me, disown me and never talk to me again. But she helped me through it. She still does help me. She helps my sisters and i in so many ways. My mom is a tough woman. She has gone through so much in her life. Both ex husbands are both in prison for hurting us children. Having the love of her life being ripped from her in an instant two times and she still stands strong. Saying my mom rocks or is the best, isn't what i am saying. I bet there is plenty of other moms who are just like my mom. I will never say my mom is better then anyone mom, only because we all have different circumstances. But my mom has been the biggest part of my life. I can't thank her enough. I look up to her and is the one person I don't want to see hurt anymore. She gone through enough.

My Mom has always been my favorite person! She is more than a hero, best friend, confidant, supporter, financier, hard worker, and amazing mom...she is my inspiration & motivation. She has always been the #1 fan of both my sister and I, never allowing us to feel like there is anything we couldn't do. Through all of her struggles, she puts her best foot forward, and has taught me to remain confident & stay calm. I'm so glad I was able to convince her that Gulfport was the place for our family a couple of years ago, because we have found our piece of peace by the beach! I watched her get through losing both of her parents, and still remain a pillar of strength...as well as always being ready to be a 'Mom' to any one of the many friends that have passed through our lives. This woman is incredible, and there probably aren't enough outstanding words to tell you how I really feel...so before I pull out a dictionary, I'll leave you with this. My Mom is my favorite person because she taught me to love...unconditionally. Thanks Mom, I love you!

These stories are amazing - keep them coming! Clearly, the Tampa Bay area is blessed with some incredible moms.

My mother is amazing for so many reason, enough to write a book. However, one of the most important and memorable reasons for me was her support during my pregnancy and especially my son's birth.

As a single mother I did all my doctors appointments alone, but my mom joined me in my childbirth classes because we knew she'd be my sole support system during labor. Through out my entire pregnancy she was so wonderful and helpful despite my terrible mood swings.

While I was in labor, I did not receive any pain medication, my mother knew exactly how to help me when I needed her and knew when to back off when I needed to trust myself. I was in labor for 12 hours and right before it was time to push I felt completely beaten. Aside from holding my son for the first time the only other part that clearly sticks out in my mind is when I felt like giving up and my mother told me how well I had already done and that I could do this even though I felt like I couldn't.

Greatest day of my life.

Today is my Mother's 70th Birthday so what better day to tell everyone how much I adore her. She has always been my biggest fan and true friend through even the rockiest of times. She gets instant cool points from smooching with Elvis as a young girl and that coolness continued into her adult life being the mom who loved me and had supported me even when I sported pink hair and black lipstick defending me like a lioness does her cub if anyone should so much as snicker at me. She shielded me from the struggle she had when we were left on our own in the late 80's with not even enough money to pay our electric bills or buy food. I was never the wiser to our struggles until later in life. She was the Mom who took in others whose parents did not approve or give them the love they needed. Always a shoulder to cry on and still is to this day.
The scariest day in my life was when she had a valve replaced in her heart and I realized that she is not immortal. I cherish every moment with her even more now!! She is strong, resilient, speaks her mind but is kind and giving. I am so proud to be her only child.

My mom is the best, anyone who know me, knows why.
Love you mom

My mom is opinionated, hilarious, and sometimes cranky. She is loving and manipulative, in short a mother. She has tended me through my major surgeries and long periods of infirmity when I was younger, and now I tend to her on her bad spells. She is no burden, she's my mom.

We have spirited discussions about politics, she's more liberal than I am. She also doesn't necessarily rely on the facts of a situation, but she would disagree with that. We wonder sometimes what the neighbors must think if they ever hear us.... but mostly we don't care what they think. We're family, they aren't.

My mom and dad were a great team. They worked together for decades, rising before dawn and commuting together in awful traffic so they would be secure in their working life and their retirement and able to assist their children and not be a burden. They succeeded. Dad was a doting grandfather but sadly passed away ten years ago, and Mom has carried on with strength since then. She's a real steel magnolia.

My mom is a rockstar. She and my father have both worked full time jobs (both days and nights) since I can remember while trying to raise 4 children. No matter the stress, we were never went hungry or in need of anything. They put us all through school (with one currently still in highschool, grades at the top of his class and an allstar in baseball and soccer). When my dad lost his job late last year, my mom wasn't working at the time. My father had a terrible time trying to find work, so my mom went back to working 10 hour days to make sure the family was provided for. My mother has never stopped me from following my heart, even if in her heart she knew it may end badly. She believes in failing so you can learn from your errors and push yourself that much harder to succeed the next time. To this very day, when I fall, she is always there to dust me off and help me keep pushing forward. I am the person I am today because of her. She never asks for anything yet does so much for everyone else. She is the definition of inspirational and I will always be grateful that she is my Mom.

This past year my Mom had to give out more hugs and support than usual when her grand son in law was KIA in Afghanistan this past July. My daughter, Kristen relocated her young children Elise 6 and Nickolas 4 from Fort Wainwright Alaska to Bradenton Florida. Great Grandma Marilyn escorted her husband to Washington DC for the funeral . She helped out as much as she could over those next few days and then welcomed us into her Condo while we searched for a new home. It was very stressfull and crowded adding 4 more people to her home, but we got through those 2 1/2 months with hugs and love and memories. It would have been so hard for the great grandkids to have missed out on that important family support, after losing thier Dad. I am so thankful to have my Mom in my life all these 56 years. Everyone should have a Mom like the one I grew up with, love you Marilyn Schmitz.

My Mom and I have a tradition: On Mother’s Day, we go fishing. I started fishing with my Momma when I was about five. The fishing trips were our time. My Dad and brother didn’t really have the patience, so it would just be the two of us. We really didn’t care what we caught or how big it was. We just enjoyed the serenity of the bay and the wildlife that surrounded us. We never went far; Terra Ceia Bay was her favorite place. My momma used to say, “I don’t like to go anywhere in the bay where I can’t walk home.” In her little john boat, we would drift the flats, pulling in redfish, trout, mangrove snapper, cobia, and snook. We could get to places nobody else could. We had a secret spot deep in the mangroves, and it seemed like nobody else in the entire world knew about it. She was a die-hard fisherwoman, no matter the weather or what was biting. We loved swimming with the manatees and watching dolphins jump up in the air. We’d see the most spectacular wildlife shows. We saw rays jump up out of the water and ospreys catch bigger fish than us. It was back in the days when no cell phone ring could interrupt the silence that surrounded us. Not much has changed since then. My mom and I are getting older, but we still like to fish. The guys at the bait shop still hand pick us the biggest shrimp, and we still catch a good fish once in a while. If you’re wondering where we are on Mother’s Day, we will be out on the water, reeling them in of course!

I am loving everyone's MOM and all the sweet photos, too!

Johnny Lopera said: "My mom rocks because she stayed with my dad through everything that could have possibly gone wrong including cancer. Now she is able to travel the world and come back for mothers day. My mother is a saint!"

My mom is just the best. It hasn't always been easy in our relationship as mother and daughter. As an infant and young toddler I was sick with asthma and put her through the ringer with hospital stays and sleepless nights. As a young child I aimed to please, but when I turned 16 I went to war with her in her own home. She handled all my ups and downs with grace and forgiveness. She never stifled my creativity. She got us into therapy when things were rough (and though the therapy itself didn't seem to help, at least knowing we wanted things to be better was comforting). She, to this day, accepts me wholly for exactly who I am and has never once tried to tell me I should be different. We shun things together, rejecting cliche art and boring notions. We cackle together a lot. She loves my daughter just the same as she loves me, and my mom helps me to accept my daughter for who she is just like she did for me. Her art blows my mind but she would never sell it; to her it is tantamount to prostitution. I love her from my core. She always says that the good ones go first so she'll be alive a long time. I'm glad for that. ;)

Three years ago, we lost my Mom. She was the foundation of our family and things just haven't been the same since she left us. My brothers and I called her almost every single day and no matter what problems we had, she would take them away. We love her and miss her dearly but I can say that still not a day goes by that I don't share my life with her just from inside. It never goes away. An eternal flame will glow forever in my heart. Rest in peace dear Mother. I love you...

My mom is the most amazing woman I have ever known. She is gives so much joy to those around her and it's very hard not to be touched by her sweetness. My mom is always helping others and she is very thoughtful. Her efforts are not for recognition or praise but to simply do the right thing. She is a third grade teacher and touches the lives of our future generations- encouraging them to get the best education possible and follow their dreams. My mom can turn any bad day into a good one. She goes out of her way to make sure her daughters are happy and healthy. She is a true role model and I hope to be just like her someday!

My mom is selfless, beautiful and caring. She is the most amazing woman I know. She leaves a little footprint on the hearts of everyone she meets. She is smart, funny and will go out of her way for complete strangers. My mom is a third grade teacher at a title one school and she pushes these kids everyday to follow their dreams. My mom is my hero- she can turn any bad day into a good one with just a phone call. My mom always puts others first, not for recognition, but from the true goodness of her heart. My mom is who she is because of the wonderful mother she had and I hope to be just like her someday: caring, loving, selfless, motivated and making a difference in the world around me. I love my mom more than anything imaginable!

My mother is great. She has been through so much and still made sure that my sis and I had everything. She is a strong independent woman and a great role model. She has been a teacher for over 20 yrs. (mostly in Pasco) and gives her students 120% of herself. She strives for nothing but excellence for her students. She also devotes her free time to odyssey of the mind and also tutors. A really inspiring moment was when my mom would still teach while going through chemo; she was diagnosed with cancer for the 2nd time several years ago. She went every day till she couldn’t get herself to school; even then she would want to be there. She has been supportive of my decision when I joined the US Army 6 years ago and still has the proud parent sticker on the back of her car, not only to show how proud of me she is , my husband also (he is still in). She is an excellent grandmother to my 3 toddlers, she is always thinking of things to do for the kids (even refinishing the bunk beds that I got at a yard sale.) She is there for every IEP meeting or doc. appointment for my oldest son, who has a language disorder. Even when my husband and I took our son to see a specialist is Wisconsin, she was there by phone. We talk every day when I'm not here or even when I was out of state we still talk every single day. She is the type that would give her shirt of her back and that has carried on to me and how I treat people. There is so much more but I have to go THANKS MOM!

My "Mom" is actually my mother-in- law. She is the most amazing woman ever! She is 87 years old and acts as though she is 65. She is so great to be around. I guess I love her most because she is the only living "parent" that I have and she treats me like her own blood. I will always love her.

My Mother amazes me more and more every day. She has always been there for me growing up and has always been by my side. She is the type of women that I strive to be when I am older. Wise, beautiful and most of all Strong. She has been through more of lifes obstacles than anyone that I know. She was there for me when I became a teen mom and she supported me through everything. Only in the past three years she had to deal with her Father (my grandpa) being diagnosed with Cancer and passing away all very suddenly, her Brother (my uncle) also being diagnosed with Cancer and passing away. Her mother in and out of the hospital, her only son being sent to prison, and finally her Husband (my father) being diagnosed with colon cancer. She has been taking care of him and trying to nurse him back to health for the past three years, while working a full time job, and paying all the bills and taking care of the house by herself. Although we think his battle may be coming to an end she never leaves his side and is still taking care of him. At times I think she forgets to think about herself and take care of herself. She thinks of everyone else before she thinks of herself, and has always been so strong. Sometimes I don't know how she does it all. She definitely deserves to be pampered and to be given everything that she ever wanted and dreamed of. I have always wanted to be able to spoil my mother and show her just how wonderful she truly is. I love my Mother so much. She deserves this.

My mom is amazing, not that she would admit to it. She has always been involved in our lives, interested in our thoughts and supportive of our dreams. She's been there to cheer us on with every happy moment and to hold us as we cry through the sad ones.

Losing my brother three years ago in a car accident shattered our universe, but I'm so proud and thankful for the way she has embraced life and love to move forward and honor our loss.

She is the best Gee to her four grandkids - and one of the only people in the world who happily watches a six year old, two four year olds and a three year old without batting an eye. She is my best friend and I hope that my children will feel about me as I do about her.

My mom rocks because she dresses as a zombie with me and is always there for me, even when I screw up!

My Mom rocks because she raised my sister and I as a single parent and pulled through with 2 father's who never contributed to their own children. She struggled through many tough jobs to help keep us fed and clothed as we grew up. My Mom taught my alphabet and multiplication times tables before I entered Kindergarten and she helped me last year to go on a study abroad trip to South Korea and experience the world outside of the United States (a long dream of mine). When I graduated from high school, my Mom helped me get a car and helped me get a laptop. She may not have been able to provide my way through school, but she has done everything she can to be there for me and be supportive as a Mother and that is why my Mom is so special.

I have the greatest mom in the world! She is my best friend now that I'm grown. When I was a kid she taught me to stand up for myself, respect myself and to never leave the house without mascara:) She is smart, fun, good and beautiful! SInce out dynamic has transitioned to friends we have traveled together and spend hours shopping, talking and having fun. SHe helped me make my wedding beautiful and was beside me for every major event in my life. When I became pregnant she was the happiest "Mimi" there could be. Until I found out I was having twins, then she was even more excited! Her advice and support meant so much. I was placed on strict bedrest from 23weeks on and she was with my every single day, even canceling a family trip and a CA trip with my dad. She helped out my husband, who works an hour away, by driving me to the doctor 2 times a week, making us meals and even cleaning up the house. Amazingly, after I had the twins, she was even more helpful!! I could go on and on but the point it, I love my mom so much and I don't know what I would do without her. She has never let me down and I know she never will.

The greatest thing about my mom is that she is my best friend. Although it hasn't always been that way, which is to be expected when I was the rebellious teenage daughter, I have finally been able to take a step back and see that I would be no where without my mom. She has supported me in all of my endeavors my whole life and she has stood by my side through the good and the bad. She has overcome some obstacles that no one should ever have to go through, and I admire her strength to a huge extent. Now that I'm almost 20 years old and away at college, I can say with complete certainty that she has been the biggest influence in my life. Without her, who knows where I'd be? She's an amazing woman who ALWAYS puts her family first and who is beautiful on the inside and out. I could really go on and on but I'll keep this short and sweet and just say something that I never thought I'd say: I hope that when I'm older, I'll be able to be just as great of a mom as she was to me and my brother. One that's there to cheer on my kids and love them unconditionally. I love you Momma!

I love my mom

My Mom sits on a throne, and wears her tiara with grace. She is my Queen of the Universe. She has held a career teaching 1st through 4th graders in school for at least 40 years. Therefore, she has not only touched my life, she has touched a capacity of a city’s worth of kids in a lifetime. How incredible is that?
I know I am exponentially better person because of her. That’s just me. What about all of those other children. She is truly, truly amazing.
Now, as a retired teacher, she continues wanting to teach, love, and respect the world, and make it always a growing better place. Her insight in life is simply beautiful, and we must always be reminded through her words :
“Stay Positive!”
“ Things happen for a reason!”
“All the wishes in the world will come true just by being you!”
“Don’t talk on your phone while you are driving!

At this time, my mom and I do not live in the same state. That does not even matter. Our love is truly inseparable. I really do look up to her and all of her experiences and all of her wisdom. I am so fortunate to have her in my life, and to know she loves my husband and I with every piece of her heart!
Thank you always to my mom for all she does, and all she has ever done for my family, and my father. She is my Queen of the Universe!

My mother is truely an amazing mother. Due to a tragedy, my father was killed when my mom was only 35 years and was left to care for 3 children. My brother was 12, my sister was 10 and I was 6 years. My mom did not speak a word of English (my parents were born in Italy). She didn't even know how to write a check. My dad handled everything. Then she was forced to learn English and learn how to care for her three kids on Workman's COmp income alone. We were never deprived. We always had a hot meal on the table. Eventhough she lost the love of her life, she pushed forward for her three children. SHe has sacrified so much on the following years. She never wanted to remarry due to loyalty to my dad (the true Italian custom). She decided to enter the workforce when I was in high school. Still perfecting the English language. SHe never gave up, she kept pushing forward. Now 30 years after our father was taken from us, my mother STILL continues to give everything she can to her children and her 2 granddaughters. My mom is truely an angel and I wish she knew really how much we appreciate all sacrifices. SHe has proven she will do anything for us and that means the world to me. I hope I am half the mother she has been to us. Very strong, Italian beautiful person!

My Mom is the most loving and accepting Mom EVER !! She had a rough time after marrying my father because her own mother doisowned her. We, her children, never grew up knowing their grandmother because she would not acknowledge our existence. Through all this, she raised 4 of the most caring and empathetic children ever. She kept our family together without the help of her own mother. I would also like to add that 2 out of four of her children are in recovery and she NEVER gave up on us and was always a supportive pinnacle in getting that started. She did not judge, she just LOVED !! She is now 76 yrs old and still my BEST friend and biggest fan ! She may not have had a Mom herself, but she nailed it when being a Mom to her children !!

My mom rocks because she is always there for my little brother and I. Shes helping me through college, and as of next fall my brother as well. We never have had much, but Ma always made sure we never went without. Shes had the same wardrobe since I was in middle school because she always gave every dime to us. Despite her crippling disability, she walks with her head up and works her butt off everyday. She cares for my elderly grandmother with Alzhiemers and still manages to be there when we need her. My beauriful wonderful mother deserves new clothes so she looks as great as she truly is. Regardless of the gift card, Id like to say how much you mean to us all. Love you Ma!

I have to add my Mum to all the wonderful mothers I've read about. She was the most wonderful woman in my life, and I just lost her in January to cancer. Her and my dad emigrated from Scotland and were so full of fun and adventure! She led by example and really did stop to smell the flowers. She was devoted to her family, nothing else really mattered - - and that she taught me! We took her to the Rocky Mountains and she made it to the top (by car, ha ha) on what turned out to be her last trip, and was so excited... said she could climb mountains! This Mother's Day will be very difficult, but I have two sons to be proud of! I'll post a picture of this lovely lass (Helen Brennan). Thank you for letting me share my Mum's story!

“My Mother”

My mother is great
My mother is perfect
My mother is blessed
And I know she deserves it.
My mother is strong
My mother is proud
My mother fights back
When there’s demons around.
My mother is mine
My mother is yours
My mother says you can stay
If you will do chores.
My mother loves you
My mother loves me
My mother loves it
When you treat her respectfully.
My mother is old
My mother is young
This is my mother
And she is number one.

My Mom continues to amaze me every day. Besides the countless things she has done for me in my life, she is currently taking care of my grandfather who recently broke his pelvis. She recently got laid off due to the closure of the assisted living facility where she worked, but she has not let it get her down. She has been taking computer classes, looking for jobs, and keeping a positive attitude; all while spending most nights not in her own home but at my grandfathers. She is an amazing grandmother to my two boys, and had always been there for my me and my sisters. She is The best!

NOOO.....MY MOMS THE BEST!!!...LOL....But really, I do have a great Mom who at 81 is always there for us 3 kids and 3 Grandkids. I am so grateful for her and for all the rest of you who can say the same thing. With all the turmoil and strife in life some people are just not as lucky as us. Make sure you hug your Mom and tell her you love her every chance you get.

I have the most precious of Moms. Although she has too many medical ills to list, and all the pills to go along with them, she greets each day with a smile, and a sense of adventure. For the past few years, dementia has begun to rob her of her short term memory, and although she is aware of it, she addresses this affliction with grace, and a fabulous sense of humor. I visit Mom as often as I can, and the last thing she says as I'm leaving is "When will you be back?" My Mom is so precious.

She gives you the gift of life and she's the guardian angel to guide you through it.
She makes you the center of her world and does her best to prepare you for it.
Someone to comfort you through bumps and bruises, hurt feelings and broken hearts.Someone who always has your best interest at heart....believe it or not.
Eventhough the job is one of the hardest in the world, she welcomes the oppuritunity to help when it is your turn to take on the role. That's what I've learned from my mom and who I'm trying to be for my children.

I'm so lucky to have, not one, but two awesome moms! After my parents divorced, my mom and three kids moved in with my Aunt. Since then, my Aunt has been my "other mom". She never got married or had kids of her own, but to her, we are her kids. She is truly an amazing woman. Both of them are!

I grew up in a very small town in Washington State. My mom raised three children on her own and her strength is what held us all together. She used to wear this sweater and, over time, it started to look really worn. I remember as a child staring at that sweater and being embarrassed by it. Now that I have three children of my own I understand why she never replaced that sweater; she made sure we never did without. She continues to be strong, supportive, and always giving of her time and love to our family, including to my grandmother who has advanced Alzheimer's and is an hour away. My siblings and I all live in Florida now, only 30 minutes apart, and we look forward to getting together for family dinner every Sunday with all the cousins, nieces, and nephews. My mom actually lives down the street from me to help me with my 7 year old and 5 year old twins.

One day, as my children get older, I'm sure they will be embarrassed by something I do or wear but I hope they too will reflect back and understand why I had "my sweater."

My mom is now 70 but strives to fool you by looking not a day over 60!

With much love and strength to you, mom, on this very special holiday. Hugs...

My mother is truly AWESOME!!!
We just came back from a weekend in Atlanta for my niece's 1st Communion. I was so proud to be her son as I watched what a great grandmother she is. Two adoring little children (my sister's) made me realize how lucky I am to have such a wonderful mother.

I LOVE YOU MOM!!!!!!

My mom has always been my hero and still is. After a failed marriage, my mom had to raise five of us on her own. Without work experience or college education, she started her own medical billing company from the dining room table in our home. We were quite poor; yet, I never felt that way. I guess because she always made sure our home was full of love and that we each felt special. She found beauty in the simplest things and could make sitting in the backyard telling stories under the stars a real adventure. I love you mom - now and forever.

My mom always was and still is my best friend. Unfortunately, she is no longer with us, but she was the greatest mom ever! She had me when she was 36 years old and she devoted all of her time and attention to being a stay at home mom and wife. She took me to school every morning and she picked me up every afternoon. I could always count on her being there no matter what. There was nothing that my mom could not do, I thought she was Superwoman. She would have been 68 years old May 9th..she will always be my best friend...love you and miss you mom!

My Mom, I LOVE HER! My mom is a GIVER! of her time, her talents and her love. She raised a large family, five girls and one boy, without the help of our father...I don't know how she manage, to always put food on the table, have time to do housework, taking alot of pride in our home, giving us fantastics birthdays parties, giving us support, comfort and love. Our house was where all the kids hung out, and she welcomed them as her own,,,She helped us thru our problems, supported us in our endeavors, praise us and celebrate our achievements...Although she is in poor health now (82) she still gives each and every day! Her time, her talents and most important her LOVE! How she did it and still continues to share all that she has....do know how I could every repay her, except Love her each and every day God allows us to have her here with us....From all of us.....

I had a favorite doll, my Raggedy Anne, who went everywhere with me. She would ride in the basket of my bike as we rode all over the neighborhood, I would play with her for hours, she never left my side. Because of this, my constant companion looked a little rough around the edges. My precious Mother would meticulously mend my doll, her face, hair and even her little body complete with embroidering a red heart. The care that should took with my darling doll is the same care she took with me. I still have my darling doll and she sits in a place of honor on a little shelf in my bedroom and every time I see her, I can feel the love of my Mother shining through her little black button eyes!

My Mom rocks because she raised 4 children by herself. She worked hard and long hours to provide a roof over our heads with clothing and food. We always had what we needed. We may not have had the fanciest clothes or shoes but they were nice and clean. She came from a broken home and at times herself; had to go without food. I think that's why she always made sure we had a well balanced dinner on the table. She couldn't afford college for us but we all became strong, independent, and successful adults with children of our own. She retired from her job after 28 yrs and began caring for my grandchildren when they were born. This was a way to supplement her income and so they didnt have to go into daycare. She struggles everyday to make ends meet as social security doesnt go around far. I cannot remember when my mother has had a vacation or new clothes except when we were able to buy her a few. She taught us to never steal, cheat, or lie and to always respect our elders. She use to say "If you've done something wrong to tell the truth because you will be in less trouble than if you lie about it." I always instilled that in my children as well. They have taught it to their growing children. I think My Mom "ROCKS" for having such great values in teaching her children these four main qualities in life. I love you Mom...Sharon Alvarez

My mom 75 years young, and hasn't had cancer, or any crazy illness. But what she does have is trully the gift of total selflesness. She always thinks of others before herself. Has always given in ways that by true carmic laws will see worldly returns by not of her own expectations, but simply because it is time for the give, give, give, to come back, back, back. Her mission has been undervalued, and is due, for those special returns. Trust me, and thank you, for your generosities, from someone who is certain, as the day.

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You know that question you see on surveys, who would you most like to meet or talk to? Only one answer to that: my mom. Just ask her students, many of who are friends of hers. She not only showed us how to love through her actions, she showed thousands of students who have come through her class in the last 32 years. She has been invited to special occasions from weddings to inductions into Eagle scouts to college signings. She would give you the shirt off her back or her last dollar if it made your day. My sister and I had everything we needed and wanted when we were growing up even if it meant she did without. This is while she worked her fingers to the bone as a single mother teaching low-income students and fighting cancer for over 10 years. Luckily, is fine today, but I can remember days when she tried to hide how sick she was so we wouldn't worry or be scared. She would bravely put on her wig, false eyelashes and paint on eyebrows and go to school after making our lunches, checking homework, doing all the cleaning, everything a mom should do. It's not that we didn't want to help she wouldn't let us. Her philosophy was that you're a kid once and adult responsibilities come soon enough. Like the song says, she is more than a lady.

My Mom Kathy is the best mother ever. She has raised 6 beautiful children myself being number 5 of 6. Despite the difficulties of life she has managed to stay afloat in her home in Hudson. In November she was diagnosed with breast cancer and has been battling ever since. My mother is such a strong woman still managing to support my brother and I and maintain a home. My mother moved here from Michigan in 1971 Where she met her first Husband, She then had her three girls and then she Met my dad her second Husband and had three boys. My mothers love for her children is unconditional the best love one could ask for. She always knows what to say and how to say it. You really don't know how much someone means to you until they are diagnosed with cancer. You realize then how fragile life can be. On top of all this my father had a heart attack in December. and another in January. My mother's love has not changed she has continued to be a strong person despite all these hardships. She is the best mother in the world. I would love to take her to dinner on Mother's day. She deserves so much more but that would be a start.

I know everybody thinks their Mom is is the best but what's special about my Mom is the number of people who think MY Mom is amazing. She raised three separate families and they all felt as close to her as I did. After my Dad left it was just her and I. We had nothing but she gave me everything. She went on to marry two more times and welcomed her step children as her own. Even after thier own parents were gone, they all continue to love my Mom. It's funny the things that used to embarass me as a teenager - how she started conversations with complete strangers, dressed in her own style, and shopped at estate sales - I now not only appreciate but I do it too! She had a gift of making who ever she was talking to feel like the most important person in the world. She was my cheerleader - celebrating even the smallest of accomplishments, my rock, my laugh out loud till we cry friend, and my heart. My Mom died this week at 85.

My daughter rocks. Last year she married a man who has custody of 3 boys age 7,8 and 9. Now she is exspecting a baby girl in September. I dont know two many young women who would take on three very active children after having none of her own. All three boys are doing great and adore their new "Mom " Diaper donation are welcome

Dearest Mom,
You earned your wings 37 yrs ago in 1975 I was just 15. But I hope you can feel my love for you. I only had you a short 15 years, not nearly long enough. Cancer stole you from our lives & hearts.
But in those short 15 years you taught me SO MUCH! To always be a kind, loving & giving human being.

To treat other's as I would want them to treat me & to love unconditionally. To be honest, never to lie, steal or cheat. You raised me to be strong with morals Mom. I am 7 yrs older than you were when you were taken from us & it bother's me that I will never know what you would have looked like with gray hair & wrinkles. Silly, I know. I miss you something awful and I always will.
I did my very best to raise my 2 children, the same way you raised me. You always taught me, to be grateful for what I have, even if it is not enough, because some people have nothing. You taught me If I had nothing nice to say, then say nothing at all!

Everything I am today is because of you! I was so very blessed to have had YOU FOR MY MOTHER, even if just for 15 years. This upcoming Mother's Day, I send all of my love & hugs to you Mom. I pray you know that I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH YOU AND LOVE YOU!
My Precious Mom, YOU WILL AWAYS BE THE BEST IN US AND YOU ROCK!

All of us have a Mom, that much is true. My Mom is not your typical senior citizen. It is an anomaly of sorts, the God given health and wellness that she has had for over 40 years. True, after birthing four children, for some reason she had many health issues. My Dad, who passed 12 years ago, says he almost lost her a few times. Somehow her health came back and she has had vibrant health ever since. I believe her zest for life and her positive attitude has been the biggest contributor. She is coming up in May on 93 years old and she is living life to her fullest. Playing nine holes of golf twice a week with women 20 and 30 years younger, she is an inspiration to her family and those around her. My Mom is truly amazing, and she has left an indelible, positive mark on all of those who know her.

My mom is one incredible woman. As a single mother, she worked unbelievably hard to make a great life for us while always instilling in me priceless values that I continue to live out each day. Because of my mom, I have proudly become a strong and independent woman for which I am so grateful. She has always been my number one fan and biggest supporter no matter what endeavor I set my mind to. All moms are amazing but I was lucky to get an extra amazing one!

My mom has been through some extremely tough times as of late, but she continues to persevere. She is the rock of our family and the one I go to for advice and support. I love you mom! Don't take your moms for granted! Go give them a hug today!

In this day and age, I actually have two moms at the same time. They are both wonderful, intelligent, loving, unique individuals in their own ways. Each grew up with only one parent, thus parenting us to prepare us for our lives with tough love. Now we have our own children and they are grandmas with children and grandchildren that truly love them because of all the love and energy we receive from them. Its like a two-in-one special! Love you both. Like Matthew just said, give them a hug!

My mom is the best mom in the world and I love her!!

My mom is amazing. She has been and will always be my role model. I look to her for advice, strength, and often, just to laugh. From our shopping missions (never just trips; always missions) to our nights watching reality television shows, I enjoy each moment that I get to spend with my mom. I find that all of the small moments add up to something great.
Happy Mother's Day!

My Mom is the strongest, most selfless woman I have ever known. I'm the oldest of three, and at 28, I still talk to my Mom everyday. My little brother was diagnosed at the age 3 with Leukemia, and after relapsing 3 times and extensive treatment went into remission at age 9. My dad was diagnosed with Leukemia later that year, and passed away. I was 12, my brother was 9, and my baby sister was 4. My mom never broke. 
Her relentless smile and positive smile, positive attitude and constant reminder of how special life is kept us all in a bright place. Today my mom runs a small non-profit organization, where she helps families financially while they battle cancer. My Mom also volunteers for DART (disaster animal rescue team) where she continues to help the lives of animals across the US. Her compassion and love has changed and saved lives- and as for us, her kids, we are so blessed and so thankful to have a Mom who has given us the truest and sweetest love a Mom can give. Thank you to our mom for teaching us compassion, love and strength. Happy Mothers Day
Love
CJ, Michael and Maxi

My mom is the best, She has been raising me by herself since I was born and I am 12 years old. She is the coolest mom, she s fun, she takes me camping and tells me and shows me why it is important to enjoy what God has given us. She got us a wave runner so we could be out on the water together. She has taught me how to be a good student, to study and focus which has made me a straight A student and even skipped a grade...She has also taught me how to cook and she is a great cook too! She is kind but she also disciplines me so I know right ways..She warns me about dangers now and in my futre. She is involved with animal rescue and me too and we kept our dog that we were fostering. Most of all she loves me soooooooooo much.

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There are not many words to describe my mother, some might say other wordly lol. I am actually looking on line now for contest and other sites that allow stories of amazing moms. I am soon to be 49yo. My mother, Gladys, adopted me when I was 5, almost ready to age out and become part of the system until 18. God himself only knows the kind of hell I may have gone through had she not wanted me. I was overly talkative, loud, hyper, and an all around spaz. The first thing she said I asked her on one of her visits to see me before the adoption was, "Why did they crucify Jesus?" To this day I dont know where I got that one from, as I said, I was an overly saturated sponge. My moms moms mom was a slave so education was everything in her family, 9 children. My mother being the baby. Her mother wanted grandchildren, but seeing as how everyone ran out to get an education, NO ONE had any children. strange I know, but Ms. Gladys took herself out there, not only to became the first Black woman to do several honorable things, including cook for Langston Hughes, have a library named after her, and become the first Black woman to receive a Masters from Washington State University, she also adopted me as a single woman. My mother handled situations with grace, poise, and class. BELIEVE me it was NOT easy growing up in Eastern WA., not a lot of color, but a lot of racism. needless to say, I did ok being a girl and an only child, growing up in that environment. MY mom is the greatest mom ever.

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All of you are soo lucky to have an amazing mum :) Some people like-me-dont have a mum who appreciates their daughter but all she does is find the negatives and get rid of me.I would love to have a mum who was loving,caring and understanding and forgiving :(