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On The Cover: Happy Mother’s Day!BMy Sally Kalosother’s Day became a nationaltake on. It involves sleepless nights and countless investments of time, treasure, and talent into each child’s life. A mother feels every high and low that her child experiences throughout their life journey.This Mother’s Day, it’s important to take a moment to express gratitude and say, “Thank you!” to every selfless woman who dedicates herself to raisinghealthy, contributing members of society. Motherhood is a beautiful and noble career, deserving of honor and appreciation.holiday in the United States inMay of 1908, thanks to Anna Jarvis, who initiated the celebration in memory of her deceased mother and in honor of all the sacrifices women make fortheir children.Motherhood is often considered one ofthe most challenging roles a woman canMy Mom Is The Best MSubmitted By Zoe Bennetty mom is special to me in the way that she always looks out for me in the best ways she can.We may not always get along; however, I know she always wants what’s best for me no matter what happens or what is going on. She always makes sure I have time to hang out with friends or do the things I want to do even if it doesn’t always work for the schedule. My mom and I argue, just as most kids and their parents would, but even after the argument, she always goes out of her way to make sure I’m okay and happy still. She tries her hardest to make the whole family happy even if it’s super stressful to her. I help out a lot, but she always does the most. She is the best and I don’t know where I’d be without her!Why Was My Mother So Special? TSubmitted By Edward QuisenberryMother’s Day SubmissionsMom Has Always Been There For Mey Sherry Dawn Weaver-MoralesBMy Mom, Sherry Ann Weaver, is special to me because she has always been there for mehe reflection of this question inherently gives me the occasion to pause and remember mymother.She is special to me because of thesignificant challenges she faced without complaint or regret. Life isn’t easy and perhaps it isn’t supposed to be. It is the difficult times that hone and shape us, from our attitude, appreciation for life and the good we do have, to the formation of our more significant character traits. Well, life wasn’t easy for my mother. It was extremely difficult parenting teenage children in times when husband and father was away – two tours, thirteen months each, into the jungles of the Vietnam war. No email, no text, no Whatsapp. US mail meant everything. Until that precious envelope arrived, we did notthrough all of the milestones in my life.She has taught me to remain strong as a woman and to reach for the stars in all that I do, as well as to never let anyone get in the wayofmysuccess. Sheisalovingandcaring person who takes the time for the small stuff in life, smells the flowers along the way, and enjoys nature, which has influenced me as a mother to not take for granted that God isapartofmylife. Mymotherisafunand loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great- Grandmother who loves her family very much and has always put her family first! She is the BEST Mom that I could ever have and I know my 5 siblings, 13 Grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild would agree as she istherockinourfamily!!!!! Ifnotforher,noneof us would be the humans we are today!!! I love you Mom!My Mom Is Kind, Smart, Giving MSubmitted By Alaina LeslieI f Mom loves a traditional hearty morning meal, this recipe for “Mixed Berry French Toast” courtesy of Tasteof Home is sure to please. Mixed Berry French Toast Makes 8 servings6 large eggs13⁄4 cups fat-free milk61 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1⁄4 teaspoon salt1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cubed1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened mixed berries2 tablespoons cold butter1⁄3 cup packed brown sugar Confectioners’ sugar and maple syrup(optional)Whisk together the first 6 ingredients.Place bread cubes in a 13 x 9-inch or 3-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour egg mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight.Great Breakfast - continued on page 10 May 2024know if dad was alive or wounded. My mother also worked because it was difficult living on a soldier’s income. But we made it. She was our anchor.Even when she was given the news that her life was soon to end. No complaints. She sighed above my sobbing and said, “Time sure does go by quickly.” Yes, mom was special.y mom is special to me because she teaches me exactly who I strive to be as I continue togrow into women hood. She is kind, smart, giving. The list can go on and on. Since I was a young girl, my mom has always been a woman of wonder. She lights up a room anywhere she goes with her smiles and her laughs. Her knowledge proves how much wisdom is in mind and her heart. Not only did she pass her knowledge to me, but she also prepared me to be a mother. If not for her I would be clueless in this world. I recognize that my mom has always been a hard worker to provide for myself and my other siblings. No matter the season shealways made sure to give first and I wanted to give a big congratulations at what she continues to accomplish every day. Thank you for being my mom.Great Breakfast In Bed Recipe For Mother’s Daywww.heloteshighlights.com