Remembering Mothers

It is a couple of days before Mother's Day. I suppose it is normal to think of your mother and all mothers at this time. Mothers are a special gift. At conception, the bond with your mother begins. They share their body with you for nine months. At that time you were provided with all your needs through your mother. As you grew you became uncomfortable and awkward. It becomes time for you to leave that warm safe environment of your mother. Your mother goes through the pain of childbirth. After childbirth they have very little time before they start to care for their new offspring. Food is provided by many mother's breasts or she holds you during feeding. Your mother keeps you clean by changing many of your stinky wet diapers. She protects you, she keeps you warm, and she provides that special love that you receive from your mother.

I have seen the motherly love my two sons experienced when their mother provided them with motherly love and patience. My wife shares with me her motherly love she has for her four children in spite of the pain and hurt that usually comes with parenthood. I see the motherly love my stepdaughters have provided to their children and now I am seeing that motherly love our granddaughters are providing to our great grandchildren. The love from a mother is a special gift and if you experience it you are very fortunate to enjoy this comfort and joy of life. This love is special!

I was fortunate to receive this special love from my mother. I remember her patience with me. Why she never gave up on me is beyond my comprehension. The teenage years were difficult times for me. I was confused and angry at something. She never gave up. Her love was strong and lasting while I was selfish and angry. Now I believe that this motherly love helped me through those difficult times. If I did not have that love where would I be today? Only one can speculate. I do believe that motherly love that I took for granted at the time helped me through those trying times. My mother helped me survive when I was experiencing a divorce. At that time my self esteem was pretty low. Again, she was there and helped me through those difficult times. In June, 1982 my mother passed on. She gave me forty years of motherly love before she passed. I continue to have the memories and the teachings of that special love only a mother has to give.

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers.