The Best Advice Your Mom Gave You

Moms Always Know Everything! We’re not sure how, but we all know this from experience. Many life lessons mothers teach us have been passed down from generation to generation and remain with us forever.

In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked our residents, family members and staff to share the best advice they’ve received from their mothers over the years.

Here’s what they had to say…

Patti C.

My mother grew up during the Depression and has learned how to make “something out of nothing.” She taught me that I can do the same. I became creative using simple things around the house. I learned not to be afraid of power tools! She allowed me to express myself without fear of being judged or ridiculed. Mom taught me respect for all people no matter what color, race or creed. I learned to be open-minded and fair, to be understanding and kind to all life. She directed by demonstrating how she “would talk to a tree if it would talk back.” Mom knew no strangers. She often assisted people she didn’t know, who needed an extra hand. People often felt comfortable confiding in her, knowing their conversations were confidential.

A great piece of advice she instilled in me was to be find and friendly to anyone you meet, even if it’s only for a moment, like at the check-out line, gas station, even walking down the street. She continues with the fact that you never know how you have affected that person’s life with just a smile or helping hand. I experienced that first hand one day when I was sad and a stranger in line near me told me to “have a nice day.” My whole attitude changed after that simple comment.

All these traits I learned to incorporate into my life as well. I hope I can be half as good of a person as my mother is.

Photo caption: Patti with her mom, June Pulawski and Paco.

Donna P.

My mother has taught me many things, but the best was to believe, trust and walk daily with our Lord Jesus. And even though I stumble and fall he is always with me – just as my mother has always been. I will respect, love and cherish my mother forever. I LOVE YOU MOM.

Photo caption: Donna with her mom.

Jan K.

“Something good will come of this.” Jan notes, sometimes it was something serendipitous and sometimes it was a lesson.

Pictured here is Jan’s mom (Helen) at the age of 23 and a waitress at Cheshire Inn. The kitchen staff went on strike for better wages. Helen’s the leader with the umbrella.

Fred P.

Be talked about, but don’t be guilty of.

Cathy C.

It doesn’t matter what others think about you, it’s what you think about others. When you treat others with kindness and respect you feel good about yourself and respect from others will always come to you.

Pam D.

There’s nothing better to bring a crowd together than a good meal. Food is the way to everyone’s heart!

Darlene T.

I’m the best friend you will ever have.

Ginny T.

The scout motto “Be Prepared”.

Julie D.

Whenever someone gives you a gift, don’t ever respond with “You shouldn’t have.” This just takes away his or her joy of giving. Instead, always accept the gift graciously!