PTFW Members Reflect On and Celebrate Their Mothers!

Linda Henry: One of the things I most admired about my mom, especially as an adult, was that she shared her opinions on child raising only when asked. She loved being a Nana and I wish she had been able to enjoy that “job” for longer!

Maggie Terry: Coming home from school or from being outside and hearing her practicing her violin as I walked in.  Comforting!

Betty Miller:  I appreciate how my mom raised 13 children and helped raise 9 grandchildren. I have so many wonderful memories.  She taught all of us how to live right and how to treat others with respect and love.

Grace Haddad:  My mom always shows up for me whenever I need her, no matter what. One of my favorite memories happened recently.  I was struggling at work and had one day off after working six 12-hour shifts. My mom came down that day and slept over, she made me dinner and watched a comfort show with me and stayed up late talking even though I know she was probably exhausted. She is the best!

Carolyn Sterling: My mother’s name was Goldie, and she truly had a heart of gold. My friends and I grew up very poor, but I remember one Christmas when her generosity made the holiday especially meaningful. That year, my mother cut animal shapes from newspaper to use as patterns, then carefully cut matching shapes from fabric. She hand-sewed each one, creating stuffed animals for her eight children as well as for neighborhood children, bringing joy not only to our family, but to the entire community.

At her funeral, many people reflected on this simple yet profound act of kindness, and to this day, people still speak of “Miss Goldie” with great love and affection. Her Legacy of Love continues to live on in our family as we share stories about her with each new generation, ensuring they will always know the power of the kindness, generosity, and compassion she demonstrated throughout her life.

Tisha May: What I admired most about my mom was how she took care of people…her family, friends and neighbors. She was always caring for someone, all the time.

Brenda Finley: Fond memories of spending time with my mom include cooking holiday meals, watching TV shows like “Dallas”, talking on the phone and lying next to her in bed.