This episode of “The Newman Bond” podcast celebrates Mother’s Day with heartfelt messages from Newman University students.
From sharing anecdotes of love and support to favorite meals and life lessons, this tribute honors the incredible bond between mothers and their children.
Overview of conversation topics
Read on to skim or find timestamps of specific students featured and memorable moments in this episode.
How has your mother impacted who you are today? (0:19-3:42)
- Students share thoughtful responses like:
- “My mom has always been one of my biggest supporters … she’s just always been a rock and a great influence for our family.”
- “She’s a single mom … she has come to the United States, leaving everything behind … just for us to have a better life. She has really sacrificed pretty much everything for me.”
- “My mom is definitely one of the most empathetic people I know … she really gave me that skill.”
- “She has a lot of grit and strength, and that really has gone on to me … I know I can do things by myself.”
- “She’s always looking out for others … she is a pediatric physical therapist … and has made me want to do the same thing.”
- “She shared with me the value of hard work and trusting God in everything I do.”
What is something your mom is known for saying often? (3:43-5:44)
- Students recall memorable mom quotes like:
- “Emily, cover your eyes!”
- “She tells me I’m ‘so pretty’ — but she doesn’t mean it as a compliment. It’s usually when I’m doing something stupid.”
- “‘Every storm runs out of rain. Every bad situation has a good side at some point.”
- “‘When in doubt, buck it up.’”
- “‘I love you to the moon and back.’”
- “‘Nunca te dudes por cualquier razón’ — ‘Never doubt yourself for any reason.’”
- “‘You’re going to be as successful as the people you hang out with.’”
- “‘Shake and bake!’ inspired by the movie ‘Talladega Nights.’ We always say it before every game or event.”
Do you have a favorite food your mom makes? (5:45-6:38)
- Students answered:
- “Definitely her chicken enchiladas … I don’t know what she puts in them, but they’re just amazing.”
- “There were many days in my college career when I was upset or stressed and she would make my favorite dish — pozole — and it would always make me feel better.”
- “Green enchiladas — made with love.”
If your mom was here right now, what would you say to her? (6:39-8:07)
- Students shared:
- “I would just want to thank her for always being there for me and supporting our family through everything.”
- “Thank you so much. You’re the best friend ever. You go, queen.”
- “Thank you for pushing me to be the best I can and to always strive for something better.”
- “I love you and thank you for always supporting me.”
- “I tell her, ‘Thank you for everything you’ve given to me. You’ve given me all the tools I need to be successful.’”
- “Thank you for everything you do. I’m working really hard to make you proud … I hope someday I can.”
- “I love you and thank you for everything you’ve done for us.”
- “I love you and you’re a hero.”
- “I love her so much. She’s my favorite person.”
Would you call her now and tell her what you just said? (8:08-9:36)
- Students call their moms, who can be heard on speaker phone and respond with candid — and at times comical — reactions.
We wish all moms within the Newman community a very happy Mother’s Day!
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