American preacher and poet, Edwin Hubbell Chapin once said, “No language can express the power, and beauty, and heroism, and majesty of a mother’s love. It shrinks not where man cowers, and grows stronger where man faints, and over wastes of worldly fortunes sends the radiance of its quenchless fidelity like a star.”

While I did not grow up with my own mother in my life, I always searched and gravitated towards females who mothered me and gave me the love I sought. From these beautiful women, I attribute the parent I am today.

“One of the best lessons I learned from my mother was that sometimes you have to eat ice cream.  Yes, we did sometimes have ice cream for dinner.  But this lesson was not in the literal sense.  When you are stressed and overworked, you have to make time to enjoy the things you love.  And it just so happens that you rarely see people eating ice cream who are sad.” – Audra Gerger, Editor of eMetro Times

“It’s a funny thing about mothers and fathers. Even when their own child is the most disgusting little blister you could ever imagine, they still think that he or she is wonderful.” ~ Roald Dahl
“To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colors of a rainbow.” ~ Maya Angelou

“Respect others and love the Lord.” ~ Alan Sherrill, Conyers Florist

“She taught me what not to do.” ~ Ivy Wroe, Personal Assist with a Twist

“Every morning: Wash your face and hands and brush your teeth. No matter what.” ~ Dotti Bala, Copy Central

“Hug your sister!” ~ Patti M. Bryson, SIFT, Inc.

“Don’t sweat the small things. If it won’t matter tomorrow, next week, or next month, is it really worth all the fuss?” ~ Katie Beam, Wall Street Conyers

“What doesn’t kill, fattens.” ~ Ken Holmes, Selective Solutions

“My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual ,and physical education I received from her.” ~ George Washington

“Learn the basics of sewing.” ~ Leslie Grant, Grant Lawn & Decor

“At a time when one of us did our best and it came up short…she’d tell us when you do your best, that’s as far as you go.” ~ Deon Lucas Cannon

“Life is too short. Put a pretty little smile on, hold your chin up, and keep trucking. I love you to the moon and back.” ~ Tiffany Christopher, Pruitt Health

“Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

“It’s great to maintain the illusion of control, but sometimes, it’s more important to open your sail and let the wind carry you where ever it is that becomes home.” ~ Adam Bewan, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives

“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.” ~ Washington Irving

“My mom always said to ‘be yourself’.” ~ Daisy Latimore, The Chocolate Box

“My mother always told me to help someone now will be rewarding later.” ~ Valerie Maddox, S. Ellis Healthcare

“Mother told me life moves by so fast. Enjoy every day and have fun. Be the best you can be every day and make a difference.” ~ Gail Carrouth, Conyers Animal Hospital

“You can be all you want to be – just dream.” ~ Denise Vojnich, High Priority Plumbing

“Stay away from “easy girls”, they may just want to trap you.” ~ Unknown

“My grandmother told my mother not to spend any time with a man who doesn’t love his mama. He can’t respect a woman.” ~ Christopher Lowery, Simon & Associates

“Pretty is, as pretty does. Never air your dirty laundry.” ~ Nivla Calcinore, Southern Classic Realtors

“Be careful how you treat people. What goes around, comes back around. Treat people the way you want to be treated with kindness.” ~ Ginette Gilbert, DJea Natural Hairspray

“Don’t complain to your friends about your husband. You will forgive and forget, but they won’t.” ~ Lorraine Harrison, About Marketing

“Set goals for yourself, but make them attainable! Don’t ever set yourself up for disappointment.” ~ Brian Howe, Think Tank Coaching

“I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” ~ Abraham Lincoln

“Some mothers are kissing mothers and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same, and most mothers kiss and scold together.” ~ Pearl S. Buck

“When I was younger, I felt that my mother abandoned me. When I became a mom, I realized that she was just leaving me to people who could do a better job.” ~ Allie Young, Alcovy Media

“A little girl, asked where her home was, replied, “where mother is.” ~ Keith L. Brooks