Our community is full of amazing moms! Let's be honest, moms are articulate schedule jugglers, the fixer of all chaos, a continual giver, and of course, the grand master of wisdom and love. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, take a moment to thank all the mom figures in your life - whether that is your wife, girlfriend, sister, daughter, friend, colleague, neighbor, or your own mom; they all truly are our everything!
For me, being a mom has meant so many things; but most of all, it has meant that I am fortunate that I get to shape my two amazing little beings and prepare them for the big world ahead of them. From their first steps to seeing every accomplishment unfold; every day is an adventure! Watching my daughter, Katelyn, and son, Lucas, grow makes me exceptionally thankful for my own mom, too. I am so grateful my children will get to soak up every ounce of her humor and wit and between us both, know daily just how much they are loved.
Wishing every mother out there, in every capacity, a very Happy Mother’s Day!
Community Mom Spotlight: For Moms and From Moms
“Being a mom means living at the heart of a whirlwind—Zahra’s baby giggles, Sven’s boundless curiosity, and Zetta’s wit and imagination fill our days with energy and wonder. Motherhood stretches me in every direction, but it also grounds me in what matters most: love, presence, and the little everyday moments that build a childhood. My three kids teach me more than I ever imagined—about resilience, joy, and how to keep showing up. We carry my own mom with us in spirit; though she’s no longer here, her memory inspires the kind of mother I strive to be.”
- Sarah Bergwin, NEW Radio staff
“What does being a mom mean? It means you’re always in mom mode! You never stop being a mom no matter how old your kids are or where they live. There are always times that you wish you could be with them but you can’t be and as a mom that breaks your heart, but you’re still with them in spirit.”
- Shelly Lau, NEW Radio staff
“Motherhood is truly a remarkable gift and a privilege that I hold very close to my heart. It means nurturing, guiding, instilling values and loving with unwavering support, while also learning and growing alongside my girls. It's a journey of endless learning, communication, compassion, and sacrifice, where every moment, big and small, holds profound meaning and importance throughout our journey. As a mom it’s my responsibility to empower my girls with self confidence and to teach them the tools and skill sets necessary to be independent women who will live happy, successful and meaningful lives.”
- Alycia Schultz, Sturgeon Bay
“Being a mom makes me think of my own mother—how selfless and caring she always was. I find myself repeating the same little acts of love she did for me and my sister, now doing them for my own kids. Motherhood is by far the hardest, yet most rewarding job I’ve ever had. It’s not just a part of my life—it is my whole life. Some days, I just wish I could slow time down and hold on to every moment a little longer.”
- Stormy Gale, Egg Harbor
“Being a mom means knowing that my boys will always come home. That they’ll say ‘I love you’ every time they leave. That they’ll always remember my birthday—not because they have to, but because they want to.”
- Amanda Capps, Sturgeon Bay
“Being a mom means I was fortunate enough to create another life… and with that seeing what spectacular things this person will do and become.”
- Ashley Duva, Sturgeon Bay
“When my daughter was born, I immediately understood that my heart now beats outside my body. Love, as I had never known before, overflowed inside me, and vulnerability came along for the ride. And with vulnerability, fear. Motherhood is a constant work of balance. When you become a Mother, you give birth to your heart. Your heart, so beautiful and vulnerable, is now out of your control. Your heart, so full of love and potential. Your heart, so brave and scared, all at the same time. And you have to let it. It takes courage. It takes strength. It takes a Mother. Happy Mother's Day to all of us, brave, allowing women!”
- Maria Jacobs, Fish Creek
“My mom does everything she can to support me, uplift me and encourage me to always follow my dreams.”
- Christiana Trapani, Carlsville
“My mom is an amazing woman; she's taught me so many things and has shaped me into the woman I am today. She has sacrificed many opportunities so that she could be with us. I am forever grateful for all that she does and will continue to do. She puts everyone above herself and never complains, she has made all of my dreams come true over the years even when they might be impossible. You are my hero and my biggest role model, I love you to the moon and back, mom!”
- Molly Jefferson, Sturgeon Bay
