My name is Lupita, and this is my warrior mother, Raquel. I was separated from her for the first 15 years of my life. I began living with her as a teen, which had been difficult for each of us, especially not having a relationship with God. At 18, I began what would be a long 6 years without speaking to her. But God, on August 15, 2021, snatched my soul at church and told me to get right with others to be reconciled with Him. In response to this divine call, my mom was the first person I invited to my baptism on my birthday. Sunday, December 12, 2021, I surrendered my life to Christ in front of all my family at NBCC. On May 28, 2023, my mom gave her life to the only Redeemer, Jesus Christ. All glory belongs to the only Savior for humanity. Jesus for my family!

My name is Dylan, and my mother Stephanie is the most beautiful, inspiring, and strongest woman I know. All my life, she has taught me the importance of God’s grace and how through faith he shall guide me through all my troubles. She has inspired me to work hard and be grateful every single day, and I know that she will always be there to support me, and I thank God to have a mother as wonderful as her. Even as our family grieves the loss of our loved ones over the years, I am so proud of her strength through adversity as she motivates me every day to keep my head up and thank God for every blessing he’s bestowed upon us. I have so much love and admiration for my mother, and I’m so grateful to be able to call her mine.

My name is Sharon and our mother Veronica Mukui is one of the strongest women, who is raising two of the happiest people, my brother and me. She was strong for me while I was in a coma and showed up for weeks until I finally moved a finger. Through all of this, she was able to bring my baby brother and best friend into this world. We are both very blessed to have a role model and best friend as great as our mama. I have love and respect all of the mothers of this world for raising us children.

We are Avery and Jordan Wooten, and our mom, Celeste Adams, is the embodiment of humility, selflessness, unwavering determination, and a deep devotion to Christ. Through her words and actions, she has taught us that no challenge is insurmountable when met with prayer and perseverance. She leads with kindness in every interaction and gives generously from both her heart and mind. While working full time and raising two children, she still found time to pour into others offering wisdom, empathy, and support to family, friends, and even strangers who sought her counsel. Her love is unconditional. Celeste Adams is more than a mother, she is our rock, our superhero, and a true woman of God.

My name is Tilden, and my mother Florence represents for me the Hebrew word, chesed. Chesed means the faithful, loving-kindness of God, and my mom has been that for me and our whole family day in and day out, and year in and year out, no matter what else was going on in life. The greatest honor of my life was serving my mom by baptizing her, since she has served and loved our family with such faithfulness and tenacity. I love you, Mom!

My name is Trinece, and my mom, Pally, is truly one of God’s greatest gifts in my life. The way she loves is incredible; full of grace, strength, and care. She’s beautiful inside and out, and her love for God and people inspires me everyday. What I admire most is her strength. She’s walked through hard seasons with so much faith and courage, and it’s that strength that’s held me up time and time again. She’s taught me to put God first, to be strong and independent, and to love deeply. And now, the older I get, the more I hear her words in my heart and the more I realize how much she’s shaped the woman I’ve become. When I was sick last year, she never left my side. She prayed for me, made me smile, and reminded me that everything was going to be alright. I’m thankful for every laugh on the phone, every concert, every family dinner, and even those moments when she’s excited to show me a new outfit! She cheers for me in every season and loves me through it all. Momma, thank you for your love, your strength, and your faith. I love you with all my heart.