MOMS: Favorite Life Lessons

What is a life lesson that your mother taught you?

Bobby's mother, Evelyn

"My mom always asks if there is anything she can do to help. She has taught me to have a constant willingness to put others before myself and to offer help to others regardless of the situation. This lesson has had a big influence on me." -Bobby Moore

"One thing my mom taught me is how to be a mother. She showed me unconditional love and sacrificed so much to be the best mom to myself and my sister. I hope that I am half of the mother to my children, Mills (4) and Merritt (9 months), that she has been and continues to be for me." -Miranda Peavy "Growing up, my mom's well-known piece of advice was to 'only be nice.' She has reminded me of this while growing up and well into adulthood, helping me to navigate life with grace. I'm so thankful for her and often imagine how much sweeter the world would be if more people moved with this mantra!" -Stephanie Gamoneda

38 VIPMagSC.com May 2022 "My mom taught me to be positive and to try to bring joy to others. No matter what my mom does, she brings this positive energy and enthusiasm that is contagious. I try my hardest to emulate that everyday." -John Sweeney "What has stuck with me that my mom always said is to try to listen and understand other people’s points of view before jumping in with my own conclusion." -Shane Gebhards "My mom raised me to be independent, to think for myself and to work hard. No matter how busy my mom was, she always made time for me…Our mother/ daughter time consist of picnics on Saturdays at Timrod Park, endless dancing to music in the living room, and watching countless episodes of ‘I love Lucy.' I will always cherish these memories." -Shereca Anderson