FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 10, 2026: 

Honoring the Strength and Grace of Alabama Mothers

By: Nicole Jones Wadsworth, PhD, MBA, MS; Candidate for Lt. Governor of Alabama

Sunday is Mother’s Day, a time to honor the women whose love, sacrifice, and guidance shape our families as well as the future of our communities and our state. Across Alabama, mothers serve as the foundation of the home. Moms raise children, balance careers, care for loved ones, and instill the values that strengthen the next generation.

As a mother, I understand the profound responsibility and privilege that comes with raising children. Motherhood teaches patience, resilience, compassion, and unconditional love. It is often the mothers behind the scenes who quietly carry the burdens, celebrate the victories, and provide the encouragement that keeps families moving forward through both good times and difficult seasons.

The mothers of Alabama embody strength, faith, and perseverance. They are teachers, mentors, caregivers, business owners, volunteers, and leaders in their communities. Their influence reaches far beyond their own homes and helps shape the character and future of our state every single day.

On Mother’s Day, we remember and honor the mothers who sacrifice so much for their families, who often place the needs of others ahead of their own. Their dedication does not go unnoticed. The values they pass down through hard work, kindness, endurance, and faith are essential to building stronger communities and a better Alabama for generations to come.

We also lovingly remember the mothers who have gone on to be with the Lord, whose wisdom and love continue to live on in the hearts and lives of those they have touched.

Today, I simply want to say thank you to the mothers across our state. Thank you for your sacrifices, your strength, your prayers, and your unwavering love. May you feel appreciated and celebrated not only on Mother’s Day, but throughout the entire year.

Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible mothers. Together, we can Build a Better Alabama.