Let Every Day Be Mother's Day
This Sunday is a special day in the United States, a day set aside to honor mothers. It made me first think of my own mom and that she is no longer here for me to celebrate with her — to choose a card or a gift. Then I thought about all of the people in my life who have been mom figures to me. That led me to think about the word "mother."
When I think of the word "mother," I think about a special kind of person, a person who:
• Loves unconditionally
• Feels her life change from the moment that child enters her life
• Plans for the future of her children
• Shares in the joys and in the sorrows of her children
• Enjoys watching her children grow and learn
• Makes special time even when tired, to be with her children
• Gets that special smile on her face when her children enter the room
I also think of the many different kinds of moms in the world — natural birth moms, adoptive moms, foster moms, step-moms, relatives who become mom figures, and friends who are mom mentors, and I also think of teachers — sometimes the sole "mom" figure in the lives of some children.
It is not enough to have just one day to honor moms. It needs to be everyday. Let the love and gratitude you have for all those "moms" in your own life shine! Children will see it and learn, learn, learn to also honor the "moms" in their own lives. Have a wonderful day and a wonderful week-end!
Maryln Appelbaum
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