“The ability to love her children unconditionally in a way that they can understand.”

— Julie Wyma, opera singer, Kansas City, Mo.

“To be able to forgive her children for anything and love them no matter what they do.”

— Greg Walburn, salesman, Lawrence

“To be family oriented. To take care of her family first and provide for her children's future.”

— Shauntel Dukes, customer service representative, Lawrence

“Probably being a caregiver. To take care of her kids when they're sick or need help.”

— Luke Johnson, unemployed, Lawrence