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18 May 2021 FAMILY MATTERS The best thing BY CL AIRE MULLEN I n honor of Mother's Day, I took to social media to pose one question to anyone who wanted to answer. I received an overwhelming number of responses from folks of all ages. Some from multiple generations of the same family. Some from sneaky dads and grandparents who interviewed their little ones. Some from people I know, and some from strangers. Some of the answers were silly. All of them were heartwarming and filled with the one–of–a– kind love that we have for our mamas. Here are the answers to "e best thing about my mom is…" at she'll still scratch my back if I ask her to. –Brandi Raikes Paris, age 38, daughter of Kelly Raikes Alguina & Vernetta Purcell That she can never tell a funny story without bursting into laughter midway through. –Vernetta Purcell, 36, daughter of Alguina Purcell at we can get into laughing fits at the most inappropriate times, yet we can never remember what started it. –Keri Hall Efird, 37, daughter of Gretta Hall at she lets me dress up like the bad Sandy from my favorite movie "Grease." I really don't care for the good Pink Lady one. –Sally Alderman, 5, daughter of Molly Alderman Rosemar y & Annabelle McLean That she will always love me no matter what. –Annabelle McLean, 6, daughter of Rosemary McLean Her spirit of adventure. From the mountains to the beach, snow or sunshine, you'll find her enjoying the great outdoors. –Kerry Wheeler, 33, daughter of Kathy Miller at she is Elsa from Frozen and that she is my favorite friend. –Lilly Grace Craven, 3, daughter of Heather Craven at she is always joyfully willing to lend a helping hand, puts her family first and loves unconditionally to the core. –Matthew Runkle, 37, son of Marie Runkle Sherr y Petty & Maggie Carson How she always thinks of new adventures for her grandchildren to experience. –Maggie Carson, 48, daughter of Sherry Petty at she is strong, loving, and hardworking, and she shows me every day who I want to be when I grow up: Her! –Kathryn Morketter Parlett, 30, daughter of Frances Morketter at she still answers the phone every single time I call. –Lindsay Williford Hall, 41, daughter of Wanda Williford Her ocean–deep kindness and sincerity. She is a true friend to everyone who knows her. – David Courie, 50, son of Ann Courie at she's funny and nice. –Paisley Riddle, 7, daughter of Amie Riddle Shannon Morehead & Kay Stephens That she has always been my No. 1 cheerleader! –Shannon Stephens Morehead, 36, daughter of Kay Stephens at she is the epitome of an Army spouse and parent, while still striving to make Fayetteville a vibrant community. –Dan K. McNeill, Jr., 39, son of Maureen McNeill Her constant care and love for those around her. –Julian Barbaro, 20, son of Heather Barbaro at she is truly devoted to our family! She gives her all in everything she does for us from her beautiful and delicious holiday meals to her continuous prayers for her children and grandchildren. –Mandy Barnes, 46, daughter of Janet Cameron at she lets us pick out our books at bedtime. –Mary Prescott Kells, 7, daughter of Lacy Kells at she is always there for me, no matter what. –Sandra Strickland, 55, daughter of Joe Ann O'Briant How she shows up daily to support everyone in our family! –Anna Haley, 40, daughter of Martha Goetz

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