Your stories about mothers and motherhood

Oct 28th, 2011 12:00 PM UTC
By Malaka Gharib

Last week, we asked you to share a story about your mothers and motherhood for ABC’s Million Moms Challenge. They’re collecting stories about mothers for their campaign for maternal and child health.

ONE Mom Lindsay Maines

More than 75 of you submitted heartfelt anecdotes, and we’re excited to post some of them with you here. If you don’t see your story here, don’t worry — we’ll be sending all of them to the Million Moms Challenge to read!

“I am an aupair from Germany, so i have to take care of kids and live with the family. Here I want to tell you about my hostmom. She inspires me so much, that I decided to stay longer then the year I signed up for. She founded a part online school, which helps kids who drop out of regular schools because family issues. But even after a hard day at work she comes home with a smile and has enough energy to talk to all of us, about how our day was, how her day was, the plans for the next days… I would simply say she is one of the most amazing persons I have ever met and I just enjoy being around her!” -Mara Artz

“My mother is part of me and my inspiration. She has taught me a lot about herself and of me. She has lived with HIV for 15 yrs and she is strong and beautiful. Because of her, I am the first to graduate HS and college.” -Maria Palacio

“I spent a week in Kenya and a week in Uganda in 2006, visiting some children’s charities. A life changing experience! A year later my life changed again when I became a mother for the first time. My son Noah was 4 this week and I also now have a 1 year old, Asher. Motherhood is so rewarding, challenging, delightful but also such a responsibility. I am determined that my boys will visit Africa soon and grow up appreciating how blessed they are and wanting to make a difference in the lives of others.” -Jo Lewis

Lastly, one of you will be winning our ONE prize pack, so keep an eye for an email from me in your inbox today.

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