Dear Mama: Q. and A. With 6 Individuals
Dear Mama
…Ain’t a woman alive that could take my mama’s place…
There’s no way I can pay you back
But the plan is to show you that I understand
You are appreciated
~2Pac
What does it mean to be a mom? What would you like to say today, if you could, to the mother who helped bring you to life? In one word describe your mother?
These are just some of the questions that I posed to 6 amazing individuals as part of my ongoing celebration of Mother’s Day and series on What does…(which I will explain more of in a later blog)
6 individuals from different walks in life told me what they thought it means to be a mom, while also sharing their message to their mothers/learned lesson, and clearing up possible misconceptions about mothering.
Scroll through to read all 6 Q & A
Wydnyr Richardson, Nurse Manager
Q: What does it mean to be a mom?
A: Being a mom is like receiving the greatest and most rewarding job. It is lots of responsibilities and love.
Q: What would you like to say today, if you could, to the mother who helped bring you to life?
A: Thank you for absolutely everything. Thank you for the love. Thank you for the understanding. Thank you for the spankings….thank you for believing in me when I didn’t even believe in myself.
Q: In one word describe your mother?
A: Unselfish.
Q: Are there any misconceptions about mothering that you want cleared up?
A: Sometimes mothers think you need to lose yourself to be a mom. Instead you find yourself and have a better understanding of who you are.
Q: What big lesson about life and its many wonders has your mother taught you?
A: Now I’m translating…When the difficult times come you need to tie your belt on your waste and keep moving forward. Second lesson if I may give one was told to me as I was giving birth and that is to be quiet and push. So much of that three word lesson can be carried on to different parts of life.
Trish Croft, Doctor to Be
Q: What does it mean to be a mom?
A: Being a mom means patience.
Q: What would you like to say today, if you could, to the mother who helped bring you to life?
A: Thank you for always being there for me and for all the sacrifices that you have made. You’re a hard worker and it doesn’t go unnoticed.
Q: In one word describe your mother?
A: Selfless.
Q: Are there any misconceptions about mothering that you want cleared up?
A: I don’t think there are any.
Q: What big lesson about life and its many wonders has your mother taught you?
A: My mother taught me to give with my heart.
Vanessa Jean-Pierre, School Teacher
Q: What does it mean to be a mom?
A: Being a mom means to be selfless, sacrificing, loving, committed, loyal, and hardworking.
Q: What would you like to say today, if you could, to the mother who helped bring you to life?
A: Thank you for everything. Thank you for giving me tough love when I needed it. Thank you for being a parent when I needed it and a friend when I needed it. I love you.
Q: In one word describe your mother?
A: love.
Q: Are there any misconceptions about mothering that you want cleared up?
A: It’s not one of the easiest jobs like some people say. It’s a wow job that some, like stay at home moms, are not given enough credit for. As a teacher and a coach I spend 17 hours at times with my students and they are in some ways like my children. It takes great patience, understanding, and methods of coping when the mood swings come to do what I do and I’m not even a parent yet.
Q: What big lesson about life and its many wonders has your mother taught you?
A: Anything in life you want, you can have, you just have to work hard for it.
Abu Anthony, Professional Photographer/Entrepreneur
Q: What does it mean to be a mom?
A: Being a mom sets you apart from any other woman…your responsibility level increases and there is more to gain from life. Mothers take this opportunity to be more responsible.
Q: What would you like to say today, if you could, to the mother who helped bring you to life?
A: I would say thank you first. Thank you for being there and for providing for me and my siblings. Thank you for clothing me and thank you for just being a mom.
Q: In one word describe your mother?
A: Easy-going.
Q: Are there any misconceptions about mothering that you want cleared up?
A: Not that I know of.
Q: What big lesson about life and its many wonders has your mother taught you?
A: I was taught not to get in trouble with the law.
Stacie Bel, Radio Personality/Host
Q: What does it mean to be a mom?
A: Being a mom means having unconditional love for her children no matter what. She is a nurturer and does the best to her ability to build a bond with them.
Q: What would you like to say today, if you could, to the mother who helped bring you to life?
A: I love you very much and I hope to become half the woman that you are – a God fearing woman.
Q: In one word describe your mother?
A: Phenomenal.
Q: Are there any misconceptions about mothering that you want cleared up?
A: People judge young moms especially if they choose to go out as if they can’t do that. But I think you have to love yourself before you love someone else. It’s okay to have space from your child to do the things that you love. If you don’t love yourself you can’t be there to love somebody else.
Q: What big lesson about life and its many wonders has your mother taught you?
A: You can’t care what other people think about you.
Chris Chapman, Administrative Assistant III
Q: What does it mean to be a mom?
A: Being a mom to me means being loving and nurturing. It is a mother’s duty to create a womb outside of the womb and what I mean by that is it’s the mother’s duty to create a space where their child can grow in a nurturing environment.
Q: What would you like to say today, if you could, to the mother who helped bring you to life?
A: I would tell her that although we may speak different love languages there is no one that loves me more than her. I thank her and I love her. She means the world to me. She has touched my life every step of the way.
Q: In one word describe your mother?
A: Irreplaceable.
Q: Are there any misconceptions about mothering that you want cleared up?
A: I feel like the misconception is that there gentle and not as strong. There actually the cornerstone of most families if not all. They are the rock that keeps it together.
Q: What big lesson about life and its many wonders has your mother taught you?
A: Everyone has a story/perspective…you have to get to know them and find the good in everyone and every situation.
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