Celebrating mothers

The top 10 reasons why we love our mommy:

1. She likes to play rescue heroes with us.

2. She is so silly.

3. She takes us to the park to play no matter how busy her day is.

4. She reads stories and prays with us every night.

5. She makes us each feel special.

6. She sings the Carpenters “Close to You” when we are grumpy.

7. She makes sure we have cotton balls and our blankies at bedtime.

8. She always buys an extra bottle of ketchup in case we run out.

9. She loves our daddy.

10. She loves us and lets us know in tons of ways.

We love you, mommy. Happy Mother’s Day!

Riggs, Jaden and Braham Duncan

Melinda Seely is not only a great mom, but a great mother-in-law and

grandmother to her two granddaughters. In fact, she’s mainly the reason

my husband and I came back to my hometown to raise our daughters as

fourth generation Newport Beachers.

She has always instilled in me a sense of worth, self-confidence and

being loved. In addition, she’s always been there for me when I have been

in need of understanding.

She is the best mom and I love her.

Susan Seely

My mom is a teacher. She helps kids all day be the best they can be.

Then she comes home and spends a lot of time with dad and me.

We go to the beach, we go to the mall, we go to the park and just have

a ball. We like to watch television and we like to read books. She’s good

at everything, but she doesn’t like to cook.

She likes to laugh a lot and make our lives fun -- and she makes me

feel like I’m the only one.

I love you ma ma.

Paige (submitted by her grandmother, Jackie Moos)

Marita Wittman is the most kind, loving and caring person. We look up

to her for help and guidance. Her enthusiasm for our hard work never dies

and she is always ready to help us with anything.

She does not give up on us after we fall; she cleans our cuts and

bruises and continues to love us and help us achieve our goals. She is

easy to talk to and always has her arms open when we need comfort.

We love her with all our hearts and words cannot describe the

gratitude we have for all she does for us.

The Wittman family: Amanda, Jason and Dad

To Lynne Nieto,

Thanks for all the smiles, thanks for all the laughs,

Thanks for always teaching us to follow the right path.

Thanks for all those memorable trips, by sky, by land, by sea,

‘Thanks for letting me drive the boat’ and ‘Thanks for letting me

sing.’

Thanks for teaching us independence and how to always be strong,

Thanks for always being there and for creating our special bond.

We thank you for our memories, we thank you for the sand,

We thank you for getting that bid ol’ swelled up hand.

We thank you for your love, and we thank the month of May,

So today we can say ‘Happy Birthday’ and ‘Happy Mother’s Day!’ Nicole

and Danielle Haxby

Jan Hollister is the epitome of who I want to be as I grow up. She is

absolutely beautiful with a constant welcoming laughing smile and

sparkling eyes and glowing suntanned skin. But what makes her so

beautiful is the love of God that overflows from her heart and fuels her

spirit through the good and bad times.

She is always willing to listen and learn and try new things and be

spontaneous. As any normal 20-year-old college student, my experiences

and feelings push and pull me around, sometimes uniting our family, but

often testing our bonds of love. My mom’s love and commitment are the

core strength of who she is and how our family can so deeply love each

other.

She is a special mom.

Melissa Hollister

Mom, you are my super hero.

You made my day shine when there were thoughts of no tomorrow.

You stand by me through thick and thin,

When the entire world is crashing in.

Who could be as great of a mom, friend and especially a mentor to so

many as you.

Who could brighten up some one’s day when they thought all was

through.

Who could love someone more than anything in the world.

Who could leap better than anyone I know.

Who could be a better super hero, a mom, a friend to not one or two.

All these traits, all of these things, are no one mom,

No one but you.

Lindsey Manning, 14

My mom, Susan, is like no other. She has always been strong in spirit

with the Lord. She lost a child who touched many people’s lives. She is

raising my brother (15) and me (11) to be very close to God.

Though she may not have time to entertain me, I know that my mom loves

me. My mom handcrafts ceramic clocks. I love my mom because she always

puts God first in everything. My mom inspires me to be a friend to

everyone, even when they are not friendly toward me. I love her.

Serena Prostor, 11

My mom made me what I am today. I think about her so often. She taught

me so many beautiful things, about loving and caring. Now I’m following

her footsteps.

I am now a great-grandmother, age 87. My mom’s soul shall live

forever. I love you mom.

Frances Matulich

Our mother, Frances Stawicki, is 87 years old. She has been a

full-time resident of Newport Beach since 1945. Our mom, while working

for our dad and raising us, was an active member of the Newport Beach

Assistance League for 35 years. She was the director of volunteers for

Children’s Hospital of Orange County for 18 years, until her retirement

in 1987.

Mom has always supported and encourage us, her two grandchildren and

now her three great-grandchildren. She continues to be very active and

involved in all of our lives. We not only think she is the the best mom

ever, but most of our friends would agree that we are the luckiest people

to have had her love and guidance in our lives.

Kris Merickel

My mother, Mary Ann Rector, is so warm and wonderful to me and my

daughter, Natalee.

Lee Mallory

She prays for us. She plays with us. She’s our loving Ga Ga. Happy

Mother’s Day.

Rachelle Rooney

My name is Joe. I’m the one on my mom’s lap. She’s letting me have a

cupcake at the park, and we go there almost every day. She is a great

mom, and I want to let you know a little bit more about what makes her

such a great mom.

We take our dog Serge to the Back Bay and throw rocks in the water.

I’m learning how to skip rocks. She usually gets me a Hot Wheels car

whenever we go to Target. She reads to me every day; she always lets me

pick the books.

The only time we yell at each other is when we try to out scream each

other on ‘I love you more.’ I am really happy to be her son and she is

really happy to be my mom. I think she is the best mom in the world.

Happy Mother’s Day, mom. I love you more.

Joe

Thanks for being the world’s best mom.

Kailen and Josh Locke

To my mom, Alesia Erickson,

There aren’t enough words to describe the person you are.

You are wiser than the hills, you are your own star.

You are such an intricate person,

I never know what’s next,

From preschool to the high school,

No task is too complex.

Every time you smile,

It’s like the sun rising over a glistening sea.

You’re my mom,

And you’re very dear to me.

Thank you for being my shoulder to cry on,

And for being my ride home.

Without you, no one would be able to see my carpet,

And there would be a landslide of falling things,

Upon opening my closet door.

I love you mom,

And although I don’t always show it,

That’s the truth,

And I want you to know it.

Thank you for caring for me when I’m sick,

And for getting mad when you have the right to.

Without you, I’d be the worst driver,

And I’d always have the flu.

Thank you for being honest,

When that dress really didn’t look good on me.

I can always count on you to tell the truth,

Even if I disagree.

Thank you for bringing me into this world,

And raising me the way you are.

Without you I am no one,

And with you I can live my own life, and become my own star.

I am grateful for all you have done for me,

And all the good times we’ve had together too.

I just hope that one day,

I can be a mom just like you.

Katie Erickson

As I furiously dug through the trash to find the due date for this

special letter before my mom returned home, I thought to myself, ‘My mom

is worth it!” With all the places she drives me, all the dinners she

cooks and all the other wonderful things she does, she deserves something

great.

I am sure that while you’re reading this, mom, you’re going to wonder

if this is really true; and yes, it is, I did this for you. I hope you

know how much I appreciate everything you do for me and all the support

you give me in my life. If only I could tell you how much it means to me

when I see you watching at my horse shows or having discussions that let

me know how much you care about me.

All your effort is well recognized and very much appreciated. I love

you soooooo much.

Lindsey Westervelt

Your support and confidence in everything we do means the world to us.

You are always there, cheering us on in life, helping us to strive to be

the best we can be. Thank you for being such a beautiful person and an

amazing mom. We love you.

Kathryn and Jennifer Bartlau

Alice Loftus has been a mother for more than 45 years. She’s never

missed a day. Never called in sick. Never shirked a duty.

She’s done it for five of us. We’ve lost all humility about her

sweetness. When someone says “Your mother is so sweet,” we reply with

“Ya, we know.”

There’s no way the five of us have or can return to her all the love,

patience, determination and work she’s given us, yet she just wants to

give more. We love her more than we can express. The Loftus family: Ann,

Brian, Kevin, Mark and Sean

Our mom, Janet Loftus, cleans us, feeds us and takes us to the doctor.

But we prefer it when she plays with us, sings with us, plays the piano

for us, read to us and takes us to the park. She’s cool and we love her.

Dominic and David Loftus

Roses are red,

Violets are blue.

There is no better,

Mommy than you.

Don’t get us wrong,

Cause we aren’t lying,

We love you the most.

The Shaw family: Alex, Michael and Brian

Thank you for always being there for us. You are so fun. We like when

you sing, dance and make cookies with us. You are also the best snuggler

in the world. Thanks for being you. We love you so much.

Tanner and Beau Barrett

Debbie Mullin is my favorite person. Why? She is my mom.

Although sometimes I don’t give her enough credit, she definitely

defies all limits of greatness. While I’m away at school, she is working

behind the scenes doing all the dirty work. You know, the stuff best

friends won’t even do, such as shopping for my every need, planning all

those appointments I never want to do and constantly trying to make me

happy with those little surprises.

Basically, she keeps me running. But most of all, she will never let

me down. She simply can’t allow herself. This is why my mom is not just a

mom, but an All-Star as well.

Mom, I love you.

Ryan Mullin

My mom, Laurie Keys, does everything for me.

Page Keys, 6

My mom is so great because she is always there for me, whether I need

her or not. She really cares for me. I know this because she goes out of

her way to make me happy and to feel good about myself. She really helps

me a lot on all kinds of stuff. Even though she’s my step mom, I love her

like a mom. She is my mom.

Sometimes I feel as though I don’t express my gratefulness enough.

Then I was told of this opportunity to express my feelings and thought

that this would be the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Nancy, I want you to

know that nobody could be as thankful for you as I am. I love you very

much.

Jimmy Tallman

Thank you, Stella Cretikos, for everything you do for us. We’re so

lucky to have such a beautiful, fun, loud, caring, classy and sexy mom.

When we look closely, we see your angel wings sprouting from your back.

You’re an amazing strength in our family of six and we would be lost

without you. Years of memories lie behind each of our faces. The values

you’ve taught us, the care you’ve given us and the wonderful love you’ve

always shown has enriched our lives in more ways than we could possibly

count.

You lend a helping hand until we have the strength to stand. You go

around caring for others before yourself. You have a smile on your face

and love in your heart for everyone, but never ask anything in return.

You have showed us love, patience and discipline. We see all of this and

more in you. You’re a counselor and a companion; a best friend and a

happy home. You inspire in us the confidence that we need from day to

day. Your character shapes our choices. Your words shape our voices.

There are no words to show you how much we appreciate you, thank you,

admire you, love you.

The Cretikos family: Dimitri, Gina, Alexia and Marcus

I love my mom because she hugs me and cuddle with me and does fun

things with me.

Sam Woodward, 4

We love our mommy, Sherrilynne Dangl, and like to wear our matching

flower dresses.

Katelynne, 5, and Rachel Dangl, 2

No one has loved me like you, mom. I often stop and think of how much

you have given to me, from life to listening and being a pillar of

strength I have leaned on many a time.

Thank you for being the most inspirational person in my life. Know

that you will always be in my heart, now and forever. Every day is

Mother’s Day.

Gale and Kelly Mullin

Our trips to Hawaii and Balboa Island are great! If you feed us candy

we’ll stay up really late. You’re the best.

Breck and Wes (submitted by Jerry Damaschino)

Happy Mother’s Day with love.

Aubrey, Gwendolyn and Angel (submitted by Scott Hart)

My mom, Judy DeVine, plays silly games with me and my sister Zoe. She

makes us laugh.

Wyatt DeVine, 5

o7 moth*er (muth’er) n. 1. A female parent. 2. To care for like a

mother; nourish and protect.

f7 Hmmm? That sounds very much like my mother, but there is more to

my mother than that. Her attitude toward life, toward me (I am 14), and

my little brother, who is 10. She pulls off being our mother about as

close to perfection as it gets.

There are many reasons I think my mom is so great. When I wake up in

the morning, she’ll ask, with a big smile on her face, if I want

pancakes. If I’m at home on a weekend, she’ll offer to take my friends

and I to a skate park, or a movie, or something else fun. Last year,

during one of our weeks off, she took my brother and I to Hawaii for the

first time. It was a lot of fun.

It’s more than just travels and treats that make her great. Things

beyond words, like the feeling of comfort I get when she is around or the

advice she gives me. When I get home from somewhere, she tells me that

she was worried. . .little things like that. Things that show me she

loves me and that she cares. These are the things that make my mom so

great and some of the many reasons that I love my mom so much.

Jeri Haneline

Ruth Porter is “The Wonder Woman” beyond all words.

Always up for a game of cards,

Port Financial, she does run,

And boy, does she know how to have fun.

To Mexico she must go,

Betting horses and winning dough.

Mom to Jen, Heather, John and Jamie,

And Jessica’s much-loved auntie.

Julie and Dane call her “Grammie,”

But let’s not forget the rest of the family.

Ruthie is so loved by everyone.

Mom, you truly are our No. 1.

The Porter family: Jen, Heather, John, Jamie, Tay, Jessica, Julie and

Dane

Our mother, Lynne Valentine, is so special. She has made us so proud

of her for all her accomplishments.

When we moved to Newport Beach in 1972, she used to ride a bike to

work -- we didn’t have a car. Today she is one of the most noted and

respected real estate agents in the area.

But most important, she is a loving, kind mother and a great friend --

one who is always there no matter how busy she is, and someone we can

always trust. We love you, mother.

Jill Rothell, Robin Christensen and Rory Rothell

We have such a wonderful mother in Carol Boyer. We are so proud of her

strength and spirit. When our father died back in 1986, she went from

housewife to businesswoman over night. She successfully ran La Cave

restaurant for 15 years.

Now retired, she travels the world with her sister. She is always

there for us. We love her. Happy Mother’s Day, mom.

David Boyer, Bill Boyer and Carol Ann Aldrich

Mom, I love you very much.

Kevin Wong

Mom, you are always caring and there for me.

Brian Wong

Thank you for everything. You are the best.

Jennifer Wong

Our mommy is flat out the best mom in the whole world. She loves us

unconditionally and always makes us feel safe and secure. She sleeps with

us when we’re scared and lets us pile in with her and Daddy, too.

Mommy always gets us to where we need to be on time. She is the

greatest soccer mom. She makes our school lunches with cool stuff and

picks up after us before dad comes home and has a cow. She is an awesome

cook, but she lets us get McDonald’s, Carl’s Jr. and Subway if she is in

a time crunch and has an extra $20. She’s very sweet and sensitive.

Shelby, Sydney and Jacky Pickels

I am always in awe of my mother. She has been there for me every step

of my life, full of love, inspiration, friendship and encouragement. She

is my first hero, as my daughter is my second. Mom, thank you for your

unending support and love. I love you.

Stephanie Parole

My mom is great because she’s my mom. If she wasn’t here. neither

would I be nor my siblings. My mom is Virginia Hope Healey Davis Vaughan.

She was born in 1913 (with only the first of the three preceding names)

in New York, but her family moved to California when she was a small

girl.

A graduate of Harding (now University) High School in Los Angeles, she

married inventor/engineer Arthur C. Davis in 1935 and they moved to Lido

Isle in 1955. I was a wee babe then. Dad died in 1970, so in 1977 she

married Earle Vaughan, who passed away in 1991, but we have forgiven her

for that.

She has also lived in Hawaii, Maryland, Florida, not to mention

Huntington Beach. She brought me up, as well as Sharon, Andy and Melody.

She’s still going strong and is an active member of the Eastern Star,

the Friday Anglers Club, the Oasis Senior Center, The Little Beach

Players, the Lido Isle Women’s Club and the Lido Isle Book Club. She was

once president of the DeMolay Mothers Club (That’s back in the days when

I was in DeMolay, a junior Masonic group).

We love our mom and she beats all others in my book.

Lenard E. Davis

To my mother, Elizabeth McGrail:

Master of many tasks.

Overture to my precious life.

Teacher of integrity and self confidence.

Harmony in all I am and will become.

Empathetic to all of my situations.

Rafter of strength.

Reminding me that when I fall, I can pick myself up and dust myself

off, allowing me to go on to become the great person that only she knows

I can become.

I learned how to be a great daughter and sister as I watched her at my

grandma and aunt’s bedsides as they drew their final breaths, reminding

me to always cherish God’s gifts to us. How I wished I could take her

pain away. It was at those moments mom taught me what a mother is, a

constant from beginning to end.

She teaches me daily the important things in life, such as

unconditional love and integrity -- the two attributes essential to

becoming a great human being.

Mom, through many ups and downs you have become my very best friend

and are a constant reminder of who I hope to be. When I hear the

expression “Who ya gonna call,” my answer is always the same -- “My

mother.”

I love you with all of my heart.

Mary Lydon

Roses are red,

Violets are blue.

My mom is great,

And she smells good, too!

My mom is great,

I’m sure you can tell,

By how lovely she is,

And her wonderful smell!

She is so courageous and strong,

And also sings a wonderful song!

My mom will always blend,

So there is no more, that is the end!

The Senske family: Hailey, 8; Riley, 8; Katie, 6; and Nikki, 2 months

Happy Mother’s Day to the sweetest mom in Costa Mesa, Erin Mollner.

Just wanted to drop you a little note from across the Atlantic and let

you know that I appreciate all that you’ve done for me and continue to

do. I couldn’t have made it this far without your love and support. Best

wishes on this special day. I love you.

Mark Mollner

To my mom, Joyce Wood:

A mother, wife and grandmother; she has brought love and understanding

to her family and all she meets. She was the office manager at Balearic

School and then at Sonora Elementary for years and shared her wisdom with

all the kids, faculty and visitors. She’s a traveler, walker, knitter,

reader and friend. Thank you, mom. You are the best.

Debbie Marsteller and Brenda

To Cyndi Clark:

Thanks mom.

For all the money you spend on me.

For cooking dad and I dinner.

For keeping a roof over my head --

And cute clothes on my back.

For taking time to always help me.

For the fun places we have been.

For loving me no matter what.

How great is God Almighty that He made my mom well.

Happy Mother’s Day.

Olivia Clark

Jill Gracia is a single working mother who works from 9 in the morning

to 6 at night as a property manager. She comes home every night to her

son, for whom she always fixes a delightful supper. She enrolls her son

and encourages him in every sport and activity he does. I, Michael

Garcia, happen to be the lucky boy who has her for a mom.

I admire her because she works so hard at her job, at home and in

anything else she has to accomplish, like raising me. She grew up as an

outstanding student in all of her years at school and also was an amazing

player in all sports. Eventually, she became a semi-professional tennis

player and after, settled down in business.

I don’t hide anything from my mom. I can tell her anything, knowing

that I will get help from her, support from her, advice from her and her

everlasting love. Being a mother is not an easy chore, and I am sure my

mom has mastered everything there is to being a mom and far beyond.

So I guess this essay was to say “Thank you, mom” for your love for

me. And thank you, Lord, for blessing me with her.

Michael Gracia

Some people call Jean Forbath the “Mother Teresa of Costa Mesa,” but

we just call her “mom” and “grandma.” She is the incredible mother of

seven children and the wonderful grandmother of nine. All of us, of

course, live in Costa Mesa or Newport Beach to be close to her.

Her constant love and affection, her kindness towards others and her

strong faith in God is an inspiration for all of us. Her home is still

our gathering place for all birthdays and celebrations. We are so blessed

to have her as our mom. We love you, mom. We love you, grandma. Thanks

for all you do.

The Forbath family

I think my mom is the greatest mom ever because she is always there

for me. I can always depend on her. Whenever I need to talk, I can go to

her.

My mom is so cool. She is not like one of those moms that will try to

be your best friend. But my mom is not the kind of mom that does nothing

with you at all. Like when I’m bored and I want someone to play hoops

with, she’ll come and play. Or if all my friends are busy, then I’ll ask

her to come and play hockey, and she’ll do just that.

But when she does all that, she is being like a friend, but always a

mom too, and I think that’s really cool. Sometimes I’d rather play or

just sit down and talk with my mom more than my friends -- actually, most

of the time.

And I love her for who she is, not who I want her to be. And that is

why I think my mom is the greatest mom ever.

Garrett Pickard, 10

There are a lot of reasons why my mom is so great, and it’s impossible

to fit them all into a small paragraph. Suffice it to say that she was

the youngest of seven kids -- gave birth and raised with seven kids and

those seven have added 14 grandkids!!

She’s 72 years young and always ready and willing to lend a hand with

all of her ‘kids’. Her motto is ‘There’s a time and place for

everything.’

She attends Mass and Communion seven days a week and she taught us

that ‘No matter how much money we make or the job we do, what’s important

in life is the people you love and those who love you.’

The Thoman family: Paula, Mel, Kelty, Klaire, Sarah and Kevin

The Cripe mothers: Marian -- The matriach of the Cripe family is known

and loved by so many people. Her love of life is second to none, her

tennis game and piano playing are legendary. But her pride and joy are

her loving husband Hugh and her children Larry, Glenn and Mary Jo.

Kim -- The greatest multi-tasked mother there is. Kim is the CEO of

Children’s Hospital Orange County and a mother that is always there for

his family. Kim’s greatest love and pride are her three boys, Jeff, Scott

and Jackson, and her husband Glenn, who always has her love and support.

Sophie -- The supportive and loving life wife of Larry and mother of

John. She, too, is kept busy with her work for Stop Gap, Human Options,

as well as being a board member of the Laguna Beach Playhouse.

Mary Jo -- Although her name has changed, her spirit is all Cripe.

Mary Jo and her husband Tom have raised a wonderful son named David. Yet

Mary Jo still manages to keep her mother and father, Marian and Hugh,

close to her heart.

Thank you for all your love and constant support. The Cripe mothers

are an incredible, loving and talented foursome.

The Cripe family

You have always been there for all of your kids and grandkids. We have

always known and felt your love throughout our growing up and now as

adults. Your compassion and patience is overflowing. You have set the bar

too high for any other mother to reach. We love you very much and hope we

can be half the parent and influence with our lives, as you have been to

us.

The Gracia family: Jill, Scott, Jeb, Michael and Meghan

My mom is special because she helps me with my school work, arts and

crafts, and takes me fun places. We like to ride bikes and eat sushi

together. She is very loving and caring.

Anthony Walker, 11

My mom is the best. She, like most moms, cleans my room, washes my

clothes and cooks for me. But my mom is more than just a regular mom. She

is an amazing mom.

She loves me, cares for me and between all that, she still finds time

to be a teacher. Last year, she was my teacher! She was an amazing

teacher, at that! Last year, when she was my teacher, it was my favorite

school year ever.

Michael Delahanty, 9

Mother-daughter relationships always seem to have a special bond that

is so different than any other. As a child, I depended on Patricia

Griffith-Platt to be my strength and wisdom, and I’ll never forget the

way I felt when, as an adult, she leaned on me for the same things I had

always expected from her.

At first I remember feeling betrayed, like my hero had lied to me all

my life and now her mortal truth was revealing itself, but then I began

to understand the strength it must have taken to always push her pains

and problems to the side to make sure my cuts and bruises were always

taken care of.

It was then I learned to be not only the daughter she had raised me to

be, but also the person she had modeled for me all those years. It was

then I realized what an honor it was for someone of her strength,

intelligence and wisdom to reach out and ask me for help. The day she

realized that she could come to me like I had come to her for so many

years meant that she was treating me as an equal, not just a daughter but

a friend and confidant.

The relationship that I have with my mother is a friendship and trust

that is sometimes bumpy and loud but always enduring and imperishable.

She has been my rock and taught me more than she will ever know, for that

I am forever indebted to her. Mommy, I love you.

Jessica Griffith

We don’t know how she does it,

This marvelous and gifted woman.

Many dozen daily tasks,

Working all day,

Never-ending calls from us.

What drives her through it all, despite --

The daily grind,

Our fighting,

Our indifference at times.

One week would drain a mortal woman.

But, she drives on.

Her power is Love:

God-given, self-generated,

Bestowed on her by everyone she meets.

Happy Mothers Day, mom. We love and appreciate you so much.

Nicholas, Katherine and Alexa Ossipoff

What do you say about the woman that breathed the very life into you?

You say thank you if you are happy in your own life.

My mother supported her children in whatever endeavor they attempted.

Never did you hear that you could not or should not try something new,

different or out of your reach. My mom was and is always there.

My mother, by example, has been such a positive role model for her

children and grandchildren. Her biggest attribute is her ability to see

the good in everyone, that all people have value. To my knowledge she has

never said a negative thing about another living being.

There is a saying in my family that our mother is lucky. She always

gets the parking place closest to the door. She has won various prizes

and good things always seem to happen to her. Her children always chant

“Lucky Peg,” “Lucky Peg,” “Lucky Peg,” when we want something to go our

way. I believe in my heart that because my mom has been so good, that

good follows her. I hope in my heart that I will be lucky too.

I love you mom. Thanks for my life, and the lives that live beyond us.

Tina Wayt

Moms are great, they never stop loving you. Even when they are down on

thier luck and feeling pretty bad, they always manage to be selfless.

When you are worried, they tell you it will be okay. They hug you and

take away your fear.

My mom is the greatest, she rarely thinks of herself, she always does

things for everyone else.

My mom is one of the bravest people I know. She has been going through

breast cancer the last two or some odd years of her life and kept working

and helping out our community until the day she went to the hospital for

her stem cell transplant.

My mother is always upbeat around us kids. Always understanding how

hard it is to be a teenager in this world today ( OK, well, most of the

time).

She was referee for Ayso region 120 and refereed every Saturday at

least once, sometimes two to three games. My mom is amazing and so caring

and wonderful, she is the best mom in the world.

Kaitlin E. Crom

Margaret Niewiarowski, my mom, is the greatest because she is kind,

compassionate, loving and giving. My mom raised nine kids, and myself

being the youngest, I have nothing but fond memories of mom growing up,

through to today.

Mom was never restrictive and lead by example. But the greatest of all

is that while mom is retired now and could be traveling the world, she

travels instead the depths of the Holy Bible and has given her heart to

Jesus Christ, and loves to read of God’s infinite wisdom.

Russell Niewiarowski

I just turned one yesterday and I already know that my mom, Tammy

Matsunami, is the best mom in the whole world!

Mia Grace Matsunami

Our mom is super special to us. She plans the best vacations in the

world. She comes to almost every baseball game we have. She packs our

lunch. She encourages us. She is a super piano player and teaches us

piano. She helps to support the family by working. She helps women

deliver babies so they can have mothers days too. She is the best mom a

kid could ever have!

The Francini family: Matthew, Andrew and Nina

We’d like to dedicate this special message to our mother, Nancie.

Mom, today is the day that all children are expected to show their

affection to their mothers. We want you to know that we think about you,

not only today, but whenever we wish to fill our hearts with warmth. The

warmth that only a mother can give -- when she worries about her

children, when she stays up until they come home, when she watches them

grow up too quickly, and even when she continually stuffs them with food.

We thank you for all the time you give us; between work and housework,

it is amazing that you have any at all. We can only hope to return all

your love and care in the many years to come. You are our mother and we

would not like for it to be any other way. Happy Mother’s Day, mom.

The Doan family: Andy, Dave, Linda and Marigold