"A woman who has impacted my life so much that i wouldn’t be who i am right now, i wouldn’t have accomplished everything i have if it wasn’t for her. She is so caring and kind to everyone."
"The kind of person to go out of her way to make sure you are okay. That is my grandma....."
"...very precocious young girl who has a zest for learning. She enjoys reading, math, and her bible stories."
An original Haiku titled “Voice of Love, Mom”:
"Your love overwhelms
I miss your love, call your name
You respond with love"
"I felt loved in something as simple as hearing my Mother call my name."
"I nominate my Mom........who beholds incredible God given strength determination, attributes and gifts, with heart, conviction and service to her Heavenly Father. These qualities can be found within her beloved family."
"I may not always understand her, however as long as I’m alive, it is with a humbled heart and great pleasure to honor her..."
"....overcoming many obstacles and against odds..." "....first woman in her family to complete a 4-year college degree and a Master’s degree, and will also be the first woman in her family to earn Doctoral degree."
"....she followed personal passions in dedicating her free time to charitable causes such as providing for children in need in Jamaica, mentoring young women, and volunteering for many efforts."
"Her dedication to providing a safe home for any child in need recently earned her the title of Foster Parent of the Year, not only in Prince George's County, but for the entire state of Maryland in March of 2021."
"I am blessed to call her Grandma. She is always there for everyone."
"these past few years...............is a neighbor of hers and although she is not a child of Grandma, Grandma treats her very much like one."
"I had tears running down my face and she wrapped her arms around me and asked if I would sing with her and we sang come just as you are.............coming just as I am and only now I am realizing who I am is good enough!"
"The confidence she presents herself which encourages me and others to be confident and love who we are. I would not be the person I am today without the tremendous help..."
"...beyond words when it comes to encouragement and I admire her for the bond and relationship she experiences with the lord."
"I will be writing about my mommy.....I chose her because she comforts me and makes me feel happy she always helps me whenever i need help."
"I really love her. She helps me learn piano and she plays barbies with me. She says nice things like i am pretty. Oh yeah, oh yeah!"
"....my beautiful, amazing, smart & Loving Wife.....Rain or shine, feeling down or under the Weather she always manages to gather enough strength & energy to get through each waking day until the very evening. Then again & again day after day, putting others before herself."
"two beautiful daughters.....whom both mirror their Mother on the inside & out.....She's a wonderful strong women physically, mentally & emotionally. I'm so Blessed to be able to share this given time here on Earth with My [wife] & two Daughter's ....... in my Life!!!"
