A message for mom

“I would like to thank her for having me. If it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t be here. If it wasn’t for her inspirations and her model, I wouldn’t be who I am today. Thank you for all of your sacrifices for me, my siblings and, of course, for the grandchildren and the great-grandchildren.”
—First lady Diann Torres

“Mothers are very important figures in our community. I often say that they can take everyone’s place but nobody can take her place. For everyone who are celebrating this day with their mothers, I wish them a blessed and a beautiful day. I also would like to honor the mother of my children, my wife for everything that she does for our family. In a very special way, we should also pay tribute to our mothers who have gone before us, like mine who is no longer here, but we still remember everything they’ve done for us and our families to bring us to where we are at today.”
—Rep. Angel Demapan

“I would not be here without you. Everything that you have ever given me is a blessing. I am eternally grateful and I love my mom so much. Mothers are the greatest people—they do everything for us, they make sacrifices and they give us their unconditional love. My wish for all the mothers out there is I hope they are treated special every single day because, truly, everyday should be Mother’s Day.”
—Rep. Ed Prospt

“Thank you, Nanay (mother), for loving me unconditionally, for your patience, understanding. Even though you are far away, you still continue to support us, not only your children but also your grandchildren, both in the States and in the Philippines. So, Nanay Noram, I wish you good health, happiness and I hope to see you soon!”-
—Shiela B. Figueroa
OB/NSN unit manager, CHCC

“I love you so much mommy and I want to hug you.”
—Kali Berkland
Capital Hill

“Happy Mother’s Day to my mom, Laxmi Shresta! Namaste! I love you so much and thank you for support. You’re the best mom in the whole world.”
—Elina
As Matuis

“To my mom and Ava’s grandmother, Monika, happy Mother’s Day and thank you for your unconditional love and support.”
—Sandy Weaver with daugher Ava
Lau Lau

“Happy Mother’s Day, Grandma Shorty, who is in Oklahoma! We love her so much as she has accepted everything from us. She has always been supportive of us and we wish we could spend more time with her.”
—Joey and Rhea McDoulett
Chinatown

“My mother’s name is Malaya Magno and I just want to say thank you for everything that you have given me, even if I am naughty at times. You always give your best to fulfill our needs and I love you so much and enjoy Mother’s Day because we will take you on a date.”
—Joshua Magno
Capital Hill

To Charlene Castro Buenaventura, have a very happy Mother’s Day. I appreciate your support, love, and care all these years. I am happy that you give me your time and effort to make sure I grow up the right way. I love you so much!”
—Ray Castro-Buenaventura
Chalan Kanoa

I love you Mom and appreciate you always. I know I can be stubborn but I still love you and thank you much for always being there.”
—Carla Ballesteros
Gualo Rai