In honor of Mother’s Day, Asked on the Line went in search of how mainliners feel about mom. Men were asked what they liked most about their mothers or to express what their mothers mean to them.
Lenny Rideout: The one thing I like the most about my mom is the way she nourished her kids all by herself, her hustle and bustle to provide for her family without my dad being there.
Eddie Herena: The one thing I love most about my mom is her compassion.
Somdeng Danny Thongsy: The best thing I love about my mom, the only words that can describe her, is unconditional love.
Carlos Flores: The one thing I love most about my mother is her undying devotion to me.
Sam Hearnes: The one thing I love most about my mom is her resilience. I love you forever, mom.
Aaron Taylor: The one thing I like most about my mother would be how the dynamics of our relationship has evolved. She is still teaching me.
Mesro Coles-El: I love my mother’s wisdom. Her wisdom has guided me through so much. If I would have listened to her, I wouldn’t be here.
Raymond Bodine: She was able to reconcile people in a social setting better than anybody I know. Mom, pray for the church in the 21st century, which suffers from such disunity.
Quinton Walker: She is a people person; in other words, she loves people. Mom, I hope to see you soon. You’re my favorite girl.
John Wang: My parents have sacrificed so much for me. Their persevering spirit still drives me today.
Chris Marshall Sr.: Adjua, I love you so much mom, it’s not even funny. You bring joy to me, even in here. I love you, baby.
Alexei Ruiz: My mother is my drive, my motivation, my energy source. My mother exemplifies the best compassion and loving kindness. Above all, my mother is an angel.
Syyen Hong: Mom, I will always be thankful for everything that you did. I thank God you are my mom.
Kim “Al-Amin” McAdoo: My mother is the lifeline of my existence. She is truly the epitome of what a woman represents: compassion, love and mercy. Her essence is irreplaceable.
Pedro Espinal: Madre significa la dadora de vida que Dios otorgo el don para reproducer. Mi madre significa que ella tiene la habilidad de amar incondicionalmente.
Juan Arballo: My mother is the foundation of my values. She modeled for me strength, integrity, resilience, truth and sacrifice, all enveloped in her never-ending unconditional love.
Orlando Harris: She is my strength. She is my heart. Her love is unconditional and never failing. She’s beautiful. She’s a queen. She’s my mom.
Daniel Garcia: Mom, the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart.
Nghiep Ke Lam: My mom is my teacher of empathy, compassion, patience and perseverance. I love her in all her imperfection because I see so much of myself.
Chris Scull: My mom used to walk me to school, made sure I had enough to eat, and called me home when the streetlights came on. Mom always knew what was best for me.
Tommy Winfrey: The word mom conjures up the thought of love for me. Mom is the force that gives me life and hope. Without Mom, I would be nowhere.
Antoine Brown: This is the woman that gave me life: kind, caring, loving and unique, strong, mindful, beautiful with a presence that displays peace, my first teacher and mentor. You have guided me towards humility and gratefulness and you will always be my Black queen.
Miguel Quezada: Feliz Dia de Las Madres a mi querida madre, Lucilla, y a mis hermanas Lucy y Maria. De parte de su hijo y hermano.
Mark A. Barger: My mom’s name is Barbara. What I love most about her is her compassion for others. I am deeply honored to be her son.
Luis Figueras: What I love the most about my mom is that she is a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. No matter what, I know that she is with me through thick and thin.
Mr. Nica: With lots of love, I remember my mother’s greatest quality: She always had great love and respect for Jehovah God and she imbedded the same quality in her children.
Mr. Lyn: Mom, I love you more than life. You are in my heart forever. Thank you for always being there. I love you, heart and soul.
Angelo Falcone: No, no hay que llorar, porque la vida es un carnival…Kimbara-kimbara kimakim bam-ba, Kimbara-kimbara kimakim bam-ba. ¡Azucar!
Phoeun You: Mom, I brought you a lifetime of heartaches. To show you how sorry I am, I’m dedicating my life to let you know that you are appreciated and valued. Raynna, my sister, although you are no longer here with us. I promise to live a fulfilling life in your honor.
