Honoring Mothers.

Some friends call it a "Hallmark Holiday." (You know who you are)!

So, what is Mother's Day really about? Is it a manufactured day to make up for all the other days we take Mothers for granted? I agree with the argument that we should honor our Mothers every day of the year, not just on a day designated by the calendar--that would be ideal----but we don't always do that. Life happens and the days slip away. I think a day set aside to embrace our Mothers is wonderful.

I'd also like to include the role of Mother, as well. Mother's Day also makes me think about all the Mothers that have been in my life that might not have been Mothers in the true sense of the word. My Great Aunt comes to mind---a woman who never had children of her own but raised oh so many nieces and nephews.

I think of my own wonderful Mom and all the people she has Mothered through the years besides my brother and I, including my "adopted" brother and even my husband. My Step-Mother plays a role of Mother for me. I also think about my neighbor who passed away last fall and how she used to fulfill the role of Mother/Grandmother in my life.

Moms are universal. They cross boundaries of blood kin and legal adoption. They hide out in the roles of Grandmother and our friends' Moms---even wives. They might be your special Auntie or older cousin. Mothers can be anyone and I think that's what Mother's Day is about----honoring the role of Mother, nurturing the nurturer, because they don't always ask for it. This weekend I'll be honoring all the Moms in my life...Happy Mother's Day!

Comments

[tiennie]

I hope you had a wonderful mother's day (manufactured or not!)

[Dana]

I, personally, take this day not as a day to be honored, but to embrace in being a mother. To tell my children I am blessed to be their mother. I asked for nothing but to be together, to have a good time, with my mother and my children, no gifts, nothing special, other than the love we have for one another. Sappy, I know, but it truly has made it a holiday without pressure for me and my children.

[ellen kelley]

This is a lovely post. I hope that your day is filled with joy and contentment.

[Yarrow]

Happy Mother's Day, Amber. Blessings all around!

[erin]

Happy Mother's Day to you, Amber!

[Theresa]

Happy Mom's Day Amber...

[leslie]

you couldn't have said it any better amber!
mothers come in many different roles.
happy mothers day to you!

[Jeanne]

I always like to remember that mother's day originated in the U.S. as a call to unite women against war.

[Diane Schuller]

Bless your heart for honoring mothers as they should be and not with a card and only on the one day. My dear mother died a year ago and I miss her so intensely. when you wrote, "honoring the role of Mother, nurturing the nurturer, because they don't always ask for it." ... I was nodding my head in agreement with you. Yes, I hope everyone who reads this and others too will do this for all the mothers in their life.

Diane

[AJ]

When I was 15 years old I lived across the street, (literally), from the local public library. One of the librarians was quite friendly and over the course of the past 12 years she's become like a second mother to me. So I understand how feel. There are many others way to be a mother than biologically. I like having a day too. It's a nice tribute! Happy Mothers Day to you!

[Mandi]

Happy Mother's day to you also! I hope it is peaceful and joyful.