Memories of momma

We took some time to find a few industry members to share their fondest memories of their mothers. It proved quite challenging for most to state one specific memory, but after a few interviews and a little prodding, they decided to open up about the lady love in their life. Cheers to mothers for the work that they have done and will continue to do.

Tami Chyn

I don't have just one favourite memory of my mom, but I am so lucky to have a mother who is my best friend. There are no secrets between us and even though I am number four of five children, she made us all feel like number one in her life. She has a special way of making anyone in her presence feel loved and important. She is a great woman and I pray to God I am half the mother she is.

Tessanne Chin

One of my favourite memories of my mum is when we would get KFC and drive around looking at big mansions and houses and pick out the ones we liked best and talk about the day I could finally own one. Seems really simple, but she helped teach me how to dream by doing just that one simple thing, and she continues to be a constant supporter and friend. I haven't gotten the house yet, but I am much closer to it.

Brian Lumley

My fondest memories of Ms Lovable are endless, but the one I would share with you is her passion for food and family. When we were kids, no matter how tired she'd be when she got home from work, there was never a frown on her face or a suggestion to order junk food as she cooked us nutritious meals, still completely dressed in her work clothes! I'll never forget that, as I watched her all the time. It inspired me to do what I do today.

Sara Lawrence

Learning motherly skills from her when it came to my child. Our relationship changed once I had Zachary and it was clear the day after I had my son and she just came in and took over and helped me in every way possible. She was just so cool and collected and a great source of knowledge.

Jessica Lawrence

My fondest memory of my mother was my time spent at college when she came to visit me and I was able to introduce her to all my friends. At that point, I felt like a grown-up, because I had her in my own space and I was able to take care of her. She's a caring person naturally, so having her there with me and close to my friends really meant a lot.

Craigy T

First
of all, my mother had me when she was 19. So knowing what I know now
about the world, what she must have gone through mentally, emotionally
and physically for just the pregnancy, makes her the greatest woman in
the world to me. More than just that, she has been my number-one fan,
and friend as well. With my grandmother's help, she played the roles of
both mother and father to me. The same hand that disciplined me would
also comfort me, and, although it was rough for her, she never showed
it. I love her with all my heart. She's the greatest. Happy Mother's
Day, Hya :).

Shaun Birch

Aside from being an amazingly
strong woman, my mom has worked extremely hard to support her family and
loved ones all her life. So to us, she's the epitome of the Jamaican
saying 'likkle but tallawah' (smile). Now that she is retired, I help
her a lot with her home-improvement projects that she so enjoys, which
allows me to spend even more time with her. One of the fondest moments
would be a few years ago at a family reunion where we shared our first
mother-and-son dance, which she couldn't stop talking about while we
were dancing. When I tried to hush her up, she reminded me of a similar
moment she could not forget when I was a toddler on my first day of
preschool/basic school. She said, "I was sitting with you asking you all
these questions about going to school and how you were feeling and all
you were interested in was your finger in your mouth and playing with
your ear ..." Apparently, I turned to her and said, "Stop talking,
Mummy, don't talk", as I placed my hand that was free over her mouth to
hush her up. She laughed hysterically as she relived the moment.