Today brings into the dawn another Mother's Day. Here in our country, we set aside one day a year to honor our mothers. The other 364 days a year I suppose are when moms are doing what they do every day, 24/7... being on mom duty. Just because your children grow up doesn't mean you don't still have those little pangs of constant worry and hope for your child. There's a great commercial running presently for a certain car company. It shows a dad (could just as easily be a mom) outside the car handing the keys inside to the unseen driver. As he holds the keys, he is giving constant advice. Then the scene flashes to the inside of the car, and there's a little girl at the driver's seat. Sure, we all know where this is going, but the first time I saw the commercial I thought "wow, how come nobody has ever done a commercial for ANYTHING like that before." As the dad gives the constant advice, the little girl is listening and agreeing. Flash back to the advising dad... then flash again to the driver who is now a young woman behind the wheel. You get the point, right?
I think that must be how most good parents must feel about their children, forever.
For anyone, anywhere who is observing today as Mother's Day, I wish you a Happy Mother's Day. For those of us who have lost our moms, or for anyone who has lost a child, today can bring an incredible sense of sadness as well. So, for you I wish a day full of peaceful memories.
And, for everyone, everywhere let's all wish our Mother Earth a Happy Mother's Day! Yes, without our glorious and beautiful Mother Earth, none of us would be here, none of anything would be possible. Take a moment today to honor this exceptionally special mom as well. Plant a tree. Clean a park. Visit the ocean. Offer gratitude. Do something, anything, to honor this very special Mother that nurtures and gives more than any mother ever could.
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