By Staci Swinton Brooks

The month of May is a time to honor not only our own mothers, but all righteous women of God. He loves and honors women. They need to know they are special and loved; and they need to be encouraged to become all that they are destined to be.

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This issue of Desert Saints Magazine focuses on Mothers. Mother’s Day is a perfect time to tell your mom, or any other mom you know, just how much you love them. We both have been blessed by great moms.
My mom raised all seven of her children in the gospel, and has set an example of service for us over
her lifetime. Scott’s mom is one of the best grandmas in the world. For the 20 years I have been in her family, she has always loved me like one of her own daughters. I have learned so much from both of these valiant women. Their quiet strength in good times and in bad have shaped my testimony.

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By Ken Craig

I was 17 years old when I realized my mom was not somebody to trifle with. Previously, I had seen her as a pretty reserved soul; but when she willingly participated in something that terrified me, I realized I was in awe of her.

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By April Perry

There’s this crazy phenomenon going on right now. Good, devoted mothers get on Pinterest . . . and blogs . . . and Facebook . . . and Twitter . . . and then they flip through parenting magazines and TV channels. . . and they’re convinced they’re not doing enough.

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By Brailey Ellis

I was curious to hear what children and teenagers honestly love about their moms, so I interviewed some and asked them, “Why do you love your mom?” Here are their priceless responses:

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