The True Believer

New Yorker's Join with Celebrities and N. Y. C. Rescue

"To bring mother's day Joy to homeless mothers".

The NYCRM's 3rd Annual Mother's Day
was truly one of blessings for everyone involved.
Absolutely everyone from the staff who planned the event with meticulous precision, to the volunteers who gave of their hearts and time and the stalwart residents who labored tirelessly, everyone was rewarded with thanks and smiles after serving a scrumptious meal to our honored guests the forgotten mothers of New York City.

As they feasted on prime rib, twice baked potatoes and green beans almandine,
the children were treated to chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese. Our special guests were alternately entertained by the Community Christian Singers and the musical offerings of Joe Solerno and were inspired by personal testimonies. Finally, each meal was topped off by that old American standard - apple pie and ice cream!

Here are a few remarks from the residents who toiled long and hard to help bring this day to fruition. Clinton B. exclaimed: "It was fun and emotional for me. That is something I love to do - make people happy!" While Nehemiah S. stated: "I proudly served up portions of love with the prime rib and apple pie!" Lastly, Momoe T. waxed: "…I had a beautiful and lovely day. I saw my life change around. I felt love all over my life. I felt my health and spirit lift up when I helped all the ladies and their kids out of the bus or van."

The words "Mother's Day" has, for each of us, a very personal meaning.
Here's a tribute by Gerald Cook to that special person everywhere.

"This holiday has a special place in my heart; it's a time to pay homage
to the person, who brought us into the world. Like that old Jewish saying -'God
couldn't be everywhere, so he created mothers'- To me it says even God needed
help with us. Even though my mother is no longer with me, I'll always know what
is meant by a "mothers love "because no one else can love or comfort you, teach and
understand you like your mother can. I guess it's due to that special bond that develops between a mother and child during and after birth. It's amazing how she holds you in her arms, and reassures you that everything will be alright. You have no choice but to believe her, after all that's your mother talking. And I believe she would never lie to her child. Because a mother has an unconditional love for her child, no matter if the child might have birth defects or not. A person should never take advantage of their mother because you only get one. And there will be no other! And as we celebrate this day, we should take the time to thank God for this wonderful person he put on earth, to guide on this journey that
is called life."

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