Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all those mothers out there!  Time for us all to stop the busy rush of our lives for a moment, and reflect upon the sacrifices our mothers made for us.  The very fact that you are here upon the earth means that she gave birth to you, which was a sacrifice in and of itself.  Each of us entered mortality through a veil of blood and pain, suffered by our dear mothers.

My mother gave birth to me way back in 1973.  I was her second child, and she had five more after me.  How she took care of us all and stayed sane, I don't know.  I didn't really appreciate all the hardships mom suffered for us until I had kids of my own.  Cooking, cleaning, helping us with homework, remembering everyone's birthdays and holidays, taking extra jobs outside the home when money was tight to provide for us...when I think back, I see her as a tower of strength; a colossus striding the earth with endless energy. I thank the Lord I was blessed with such a wonderful mother.

I hope all of you take the time to think similar thoughts of your own mothers.  Even if you neglected to send a card or a present, at least give her a call (provided she is still around).  If she has past on, then spend some time in quiet reflection, and perhaps say a little prayer, thanking the Lord for her.

Have a wonderful day!