Where would we be without our Mothers’ advice? Often, we rely on Mom’s wise counsel to guide us through those scary and sometimes uncomfortable life situations. Without it, we’d be lost, socially inept, and probably say things we’d end up regretting.
While some advice is standard issue (Wear clean underwear!) many of life’s important lessons come from our Moms. We asked State College residents to share their MMM’s — Memorable Mom Moments.
A frequent piece of motherly advice concerns when to speak up, and more importantly, when to keep quiet.
“My mom always said, ‘If you don’t have anything nice to say someone, don’t say anything at all. Just smile,’” said Shelia Mabrey.
Other mothers offer more protective advice, ensuring the safety of their children as they grow up and move out into a home of their own.
“My mom always told me to be aware of your surroundings at all times,” said “Minny” who didn’t want her last name used. “I always tell that to my son and daughter wherever they go.”
Meanwhile, Jenny Gierhart recently thought of her mother when she heard a radio host ask, “At what age do you become your mother — meaning when do you begin to think like her?”
“I laughed because the first caller responded with eight,” Gierhart said with a chuckle. “I guess that’s the age we all start to worry.”
But her mother warned that time would fly by and encouraged Gierhart to always take time to pause and enjoy life, rather than get caught up in life’s daily anxieties.
“The best advice my mother ever gave me was to simply relax and enjoy my husband, my kids, and my family,” she said.
Penn State student Katelyn Mullen believes the most important advice she’s received from her mother requires living in the present rather than yesterday.
“My mother always assures me that ‘everything passes with time.’” Mullen said. “Often times, we place a lot of effort and energy on things that took place in the past. Each day gets easier if we focus on what we can control and realize that tomorrow is a new day.”
Words to live by. Mom’s don’t always know whether their kids are listening, but don’t be fooled. Mom, we hear you!
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