She prays with me and she plays with me.” (Jamey, age 3)
[I love] playing with her. I love when I give a hug to her. (Anderson, age 3)
I love when my mommy kisses me and watches a movie with me. And hugging. (Felix, age 3)
My special mama has reflected Christ by having a warm home and welcoming meal for families of all backgrounds and places. I’m so thankful she’s my mom.
(Isabelle King)
Growing up, my mom modeled Christ’s love by sacrificing her time and energy every day to serve the needs of her family, and by showing us unconditional love and kindness, regardless of our mistakes.
(Dan Larson)
Mom takes the scraps of life and can create beautiful quilts. The scrap quilts are my favorite. (Kathy Free)
“Never assume anything” and “Nothing good happens after midnight.” I realize that other mothers may well have said the same things. (Linda Hoisington)
My mom is no longer with us and we miss her. When I think of a favorite quote, it’s her cheerful voice on the phone saying, “Hi, honey!” I always felt well-loved and John says he had the best mother-in-law there ever was. (Marie Sanderson)
My dear mother (Ruth Gwynne-Dullien) taught me J.O.Y. Jesus. Others. You.
Even amidst life’s problems.
(Rhonda Mapes)
My mother modeled true humility and servant hood by putting Jesus first in all she said and did for others. (Amy Bach)
My mother’s favorite verse, which we heard often, was Proverbs 25.17: “Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house.” But this was okay because I liked staying home. (Doug Stauffer)
My mom was so much fun and kind and gentle. I was the youngest of 4 and have no memory of her screaming at us, but she and my sisters and I ate a whole batch of Scotcheroos (cookies) at one sitting! (Donna Stauffer)
I am so thankful for my mom’s sacrificial love for her family and our deep friendship; she shows Christ’s love one phone conversation at a time. (Karla Eschelman)
Dear Mama, thank you for teaching me that I am a child of God. Your care for your children mirrors Jesus’s neverending love for His own followers. (Rachel Tay)
My Mom’s life was a beautiful testament to a walk of faith, quiet sacrifice, and a profound love for God’s Word and her family. We were privileged to share our home with her for the final five years of her earthly journey, years filled with shared memories and the simple joy of being together. (Scott Emr)
“This too shall pass” was voiced by my dear mother (Elizabeth McFarland) in the midst of many difficult challenges. “Perhaps today” was her eternal perspective as she eagerly anticipated Christ’s second coming. Both perspectives have become embedded in my own earthly sojourn bringing with them rich memories of my upbringing. (Mary Kay Geissinger)
My mother Jean Lovejoy Sackett and my mother-in-law Lucille Nice Miller both loved God’s creation, especially the variety of flowers and plants. In addition to teaching me nomenclature and cultivation techniques, they showed by their generous use of plants and flowers how to increase beauty, pleasure, and joy for family and friends. (Deborah Miller)