A mother’s love has a language all its own, as the poets and greeting card manufacturers like to say. In honor of Mother’s Day around the world, here’s how to say “mother” no matter where you happen to be:
• Albania: Mëmë, nënë
• Belarus: Matka
• Czech Republic: Abatyse
• Estonia: Ema
• France: Mère, maman
• Greece: Màna
• Indonesia: Induk, ibu, biang, nyokap
• Netherlands: Moeder, moer
• Portugal: Mãe
• Samoa: Tina
• Sweden: Mamma, mor, morsa
About JeffJones
Jeff & L’Anna Jones opened Jones & Associates in 1987. Their goal was to build a home improvement company that stressed quality and integrity. That plan has been blessed. Since 2007, Jones & Associates has regularly been named as one of “Qualified Remodelers” Top 500 Contractors in the United States. They have had the privilege of working on over 9,000 South Plains Homes.
Jeff and L’Anna have three children: Austin, his wife, Kim and his daughter, Ainsley, Linley and Nick. They are extremely proud of their children and the outstanding adults they have become.
Jeff’s interests include racquetball, volleyball, water skiing, hunting and reading. He has played an active role in church and serves on several community boards.
