On Motherhood
A Shout-out to Mothers
It’s Mother’s Day, so here’s a shout-out to all mothers who’ve made enormous sacrifices for their families.
Keep up the excellent work. I’m so proud of you.
As much as you continue to go at it as a mother, this Mother’s Day, sit back, relax, and let your family take care of you. As my mother used to say in later years, “I’ve done everything; now it’s your turn.”
On Motherhood
Motherhood is a position of much stature.
Mothers are doctors, nurses, teachers, preachers, psychologists, and more. Mothers work tirelessly to nurture and support their young ones. Whether staying at home or working outside, mothers make a huge difference in the lives of children.
A mother’s love, care, and attention are necessary even while a child is grown. Like teachers, a mother gets to shape a child’s future.
Mothers stress and fuss over their babies. But on the other hand, some mothers had no support and managed to raise their children and keep their families going. Single mothers, in particular, have raised some very successful children: chief doctors, attorneys, business people, and more.
Mothers, by nature, are nurturers, but that doesn’t mean they don’t get tired or overwhelmed. A stay-at-home mother works nonstop. As a former military wife, life as a mother was not easy.
Mothers Need Support
Mothers of all kinds (working and not, single and married, military, those who miscarried, etc.) need all the support they can get.
“It takes all of us - every day of the year- to support mothers, and ensure our world’s future- our children- can achieve their highest potential.” (www.globalvolunteers.org)
Without mothers, our world will suffer. Therefore, a mother’s love and compassion is essential.
I’ve compiled a list of resources for mothers. Here are a few.
Resources:
1. Nurse-Family Partnership- An abundance of information for first-time parents (www.nursefamilypartnership.org)
2. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline- 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746) A good source for managing feelings
3. www.parents.com- Offers virtual resources
4. Healthy Moms. Strong Babies. An educational and supportive resource for families caring for a newborn and women getting ready for childbirth. (www.marchofdimes.org)
Adjectives that Describe a Mother
Remember when your child came home from school with a gift describing you as a mother? I still have a neat picture frame and other gifts from my children. These are treasured items.
Here’s my description of a mother.
Extraordinary
Wonderful
Kind
Giving
Amazing
Loving
Compassionate
Sacrificial
Marvelous
Patient
Courageous
Fantastic
Nurturing
Stupendous
Remarkable
Strong
Unique
Tough
Inspiring
Sweet
Caring
Spectacular
Astounding
And More. Okay. Honestly, I’ve run out of adjectives.
Motherhood Quotes
“I am sure that if the mothers of various nations could meet, there would be no more wars.” E.M. Forster
“The truth is that no matter how old we are, as long as our mothers are alive, we want our mother.” Goldie Hawn
“Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love, and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is the sweetest flower of love.” Steve Wonder
“The days are long, but the years are short.” Gretchen Rubin
“Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.” Marion C. Garretty
“The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children.” Jessica Lange
“There is no influence so powerful as that of the mother.” Sara Josepha Hale
“My mother is my root, my foundation. She planted the seed that I base my life on, and that is the belief that the ability to achieve starts in your mind.” Michael Jordan
“The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” Theodore Hesburgh
“All I am I owe to my mother.” George Washington
“You sacrificed for us. You’re the real MVP.” Kevin Durant
“When you look into your mother’s eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth.” Mitch Albom
“A child’s first teacher is its mother.” Peng Liyuan
In Honor of my Mother
My mother was a strong, vigorous woman.
While a taskmaster, she offered blessings, much advice, guidance, affection, and love.
Whenever I came home to visit, she was happy to see me and cooked all kinds of food.
My mother and I talked, laughed, listened to music, and enjoyed each other in her last days.
I couldn’t have asked for a better mother (I have a smile on my face sharing this with you).
Here’s one last thing,
As difficult as it may be at times, motherhood is rewarding. Remember to surround yourself with loving, compassionate, and positive people.
To all you mothers out there,
Happy Mother’s Day!
Thanks for reading.
Elvira