Mothers Day

I wrote this on Mothers Day 2014....

So today is Mothers Day. A day when we traditionally thank our Mothers for their sacrifice, toil, and undying love. I tend to see more, though.

Today is a day for ALL Mothers.
Some have given up their children for medical or personal reasons.
Some have had their children taken away, and some have lost their children through family turmoil.
Yet they are still Mothers.

I was lucky, I had a loving Mother, her Mother loved me too, and my Fathers mother loved me also.
My wife is a loving Mother to our children, and a loving Grandmother to Hunter.
My wife's Mother was a most wonderful Mother who welcomed me, and who I miss to this day.
Yes, I have been fortunate.

But I still think of all the Mothers who have been before and those less fortunate than so many of us.
So, if you are lucky enough to still have your Mother, tell her you love her.
If you are one of those whose Mother has gone, whether long ago, or recently, then wish upon a star and say "Thank-you".
Because good or bad, rich or poor, not one of us would be here without a Mother to give birth to us.

Somewhere, a Mother will thank-you, even if you can't hear it.

Happy Mothers Day, Mum.... I love you.