Do You Have to Wait Til Mother's Day
to Show Your Love?
by Marsha Maung
Sigh…time REALLY flies and it’s time to appreciate the job that I do again this year. Oh, it’s really quite sad, don’t you think? I commit myself to my family 365 days a year, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week and all I get is 1 day in return…for others to show me that they appreciate what I do for them.
Yeah, I know…who said life is fair, right? Motherhood is reduced to nothing but one commercialized day to celebrate it.
So, here’s what I suggest we do…Mother’s Day should be EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE YEAR. Do I hear hoots of happiness from mothers reading this article? Yeah!!
Saying “I love you”
It’s hard for us to tell our parents that we love them….so, it should be of no surprise at all to discover that…hey, it’s tough for our kids or spouses to tell us that they love us too, huh? But make it a point to start telling our mothers or the people who have contributed significantly to your life that you love them.
it’s important although they are merely three relatively insignificant words strung together. Why wait for mother’s day to say it? Say it everyday….say it on your way out to work, school or other activities. Surprise your mother or spouse with these words when they’re least expecting it!...more...
Origin of Mother's Day
by Katrina Freedman
"A Mother's love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible".
Marion C. Garretty
Mother's Day is the time of year when children across the globe demonstrate appreciation by offering special gifts and caring gestures to the women whom they call "Mom".
What many don't realize is that there is more to Mother's Day than just flowers, cards, and breakfast in bed.
In fact, the history behind Mother's Day is quite interesting.
The holiday that celebrates Mothers first began in 18th century England, when many people worked as servants.
Sundays were designated as "Mothering Sundays" and gave servants a chance to go home to their moms to eat, relax, and receive some much needed TLC.
The concept of Mother's Day was first introduced in the United States in 1872 by feminist activist Julia Ward Howe, who is also famous for the well known Civil War Song, "Battle Hymn of the Republic"....more...
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