MOM WOW's Us Everytime!

 

MOM Is WOW Upside Down!

A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. 

 ~  Tenneva Jordan

"Mothers' Day celebrations are deeply rooted in history with strong symbolic and spiritual overtones; societies tended to celebrate Goddesses and symbols rather than actual Mothers. One of the earliest historical records of a society celebrating a Mother deity can be found among the ancient Egyptians, who held an annual festival to honor  the goddess Isis, who was commonly regarded as the Mother of the pharaohs. In 1912 West Virginia became the first state to officially recognize Mother's Day, and in 1914 Woodrow Wilson signed it into national observance, declaring the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. The cost effectiveness of carnations in the early 1900's created the dawn of commercializing this highly regarded holiday." (Mothersdaycentral.com)

If I were asked to name the one quality that sets mothers apart from all other people, it would have to be selflessness. There is a Bible story about two "mothers" both claiming that a baby was their own. The Elder in charge was having difficulty deciding which mother was lying, and which mother was actualy telling the truth, so he came up with a plan. He ordered to have the baby cut in half and each mom would be given a half of the baby. One of the women immediately panicked and begged the Elder to please just let the other woman have the baby. It was immediately apparent to the Elder that the woman willing to give her baby up, rather than have her baby killed, was indeed the real mother. The Elder based his decision on the premise that true mothers always sacrifice their own wants and need for those of their children.

So, it is with this story in mind that I prepare my message to all mothers. The greatest gift you gave your children was to become a mom in the first place. The second greatest gift you can give to your children is to model, for them, how to become a great parent. I know, I know, you are probably thinking, "I thought kids gave moms gifts on mother's day." Yes, that is true, but the reason moms are celebrated in the first place is because of the daily gifts they continually give to their children; gifts of their loving, gentle, compassionate, nurturing, devoted, unselfish, ways. Children learn to parent from their parents, and I can think of no greater gift than the gift of selfless, loving parenting.

Anna Jarvis, the Founder of Mothers Day in US, also known as the Mother of Mothers' Day, worked hard to bestow honor on all mothers. Anna Jarvis got the inspiration of celebrating Mothers' Day from her own mother, Mrs Anna Marie Reeves Jarvis, in her childhood. An activist and social worker, Mrs Jarvis used to express her desire that someday someone must honor all mothers, living and dead, and pay tribute to the contributions made by them. (mothersdaycelebration.com) Mothers Day is definitely a day to honor all of the mothers who make a difference in the lives of their children. While I do believe that we shouldn't only show our appreciation and love to mothers only on Mother's Day, it is a great way to highlight moms for the day, do something extra special for them, and make them feel like a queen for the day!

In our family, we usually celebrate generations of mothers by either by having a special brunch, taking a day trip, or doing a favorite activity together. We all pitch in and make Mothers' Day a true celebration of family as a circle of strength and love.

I urge everyone, if you haven't already done so, caall your mom, and invite her to spend a special day with you and your family. You will create memories that last a life time, and you will indirectly teach your children how to uphold a longstanding, ancient tradition.