Children are the anchors of a mother’s life.

Life began with waking up and loving my mother’s face.

Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love.

When my mother had to get dinner for 8 she’d just make enough for 16 and only serve half.

I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.