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She taught you to stand on your own, nursed heartbreaks, taught you the meaning of gratitude, told you to respect your elders, and most especially, respect yourselves.

Over 100 people from the Yahoo! Philippines Answers community wrote in and shared their most memorable piece of advice their mothers ever gave them, in remembrance of Mother’s Day.

Many of them spoke of their moms’ selfless love, and how she demonstrated love for their dads.

Janice says, “She made me learn from her weaknesses and strengths in her relationship with my papa.  Thank you so much mama!”

She also gave wise words about choosing a life partner.

Mrs. Durleva writes, “Find a man who loves you more coz if you do, he’ll never make you cry,” and disclosed that she’s followed her mom’s good advice and is with that type of man now.

Others had more practical day-to-day tips.

“My mom taught us a lot of things from getting home before it gets dark, tell somebody where you go, respect privacy and a lot more…  to pay all debts no matter what it takes,” Leonora C. shares.

Ami remembers her mom’s tip, “Always take care of yourself and your health.”

Others remembered their moms’ words of wisdom regarding the importance of education.

McMaru2003’s mom would say, “Education is the best inheritance we will give you because nobody can steal this from you.”

“Study hard, try your very best and pray to God to finish your studies for you to be able to fulfill your dreams,” Jonah shares.

Mothers had a hand in shaping peoples’ faith in God, religion, and spirituality.

Charito shares, “My nanay taught me to pray and always believe that there is no impossible with God.”

Jing remembers a special biblical verse from his mom, 1Thessalonians 5:16-18. “Be joyful always, pray at all times, be thankful in all circumstances. This is what God wants from you in your life in union with Christ.”

Some shared fond memories of their mothers before she passed away.

Black K wrote, “She told me (when she was still alive) that I will work abroad and that I will be able to help my family then. Four years after her death, it came true. She is not here anymore to savor the earthly rewards way back then but I always pray that she is in the eternal comforts in heaven. Mama, you know how we love you. Till we meet again.”

Menchi H. shared, “life is a cycle whatever you planted you will reap..so let’s spread love, love, love and love.  I know you’re now happy and at peace with The Almighty.. you’re now our angel up there.. we miss you so much..”

Whether near or far, in life or in death, a mother always remains a mother.  Make today special for you and her by thanking her for helping you become the person you are today.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there!

This is a guest post by Charley Braga, Yahoo! Philippines Front Page Producer.  If you wish to answer the question from where this post was based on (“What’s the most unforgettable piece of advice that your mother gave you? What made it stick to your mind?”), just click the link and share the best advice your moms gave you.

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