NPR received nearly 500 submissions from around the country and beyond from people who shared favorite memories of their mothers — whether she’s still present for them to hug or lives on in their hearts.
Mother’s Day
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Mother’s Day flowers don’t last, but these bouquet sketches live on
The late artist Ruth Asawa regularly drew the bouquets people gave her. Years later, some of the sketches made it back to those who gave flowers.
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Discovering a mom we never knew, in letters she saved from WWII soldiers
My sister and I recently unearthed a forgotten box of correspondence our mom received from servicemen she’d met at Red Cross dances in Rome near the end of the war. She would have been 100 this year.
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What are your most memorable moments with your mom? NPR wants to hear
Whether your mother is still here for you to hug or you are holding on to cherished memories, NPR wants to hear about the moments that bring you the most joy when you think of her.
