Should I Hate Mother's Day?

Hmm.. Mother's Day is just around the corner. Everywhere you go, you won't miss to see or hear about it. Restaurants and hotels are busy coming out with their best promotions. Flip through newspapers and magazines, there are lot of contests regarding Mother's Day. Even here in AC, you can smell it in the air!

Should I hate Mother's Day? Why should I, you may say, mother is the very special person in everyone's life! I couldn't agree more. Please take a note here; I don't HATE my mother! I love her so dearly. But does it occur to you, with all these excitements going on, what is the feeling of people without mothers, like me? No, no, you don't have to feel sorry. I weep every time Mother's Day comes. I feel envy to people with mothers, busy buying or preparing to celebrate the day. May I join you?

Hey! I guess I may! Even though, my mother is no longer here, in heavens, perhaps, doesn't mean that I must shy away from celebrating it. So, I have listed some of the ideas for Mother's Day...for the motherless, of course.

Visit her resting place
Grave. What a serene place! It is best to start this special day by going to your mother's grave. Bring some flowers; her favourite is best. While you are there, say a prayer or two for her. However, if your mother was cremated or you don't fancy of this grave idea, you may proceed to the next one.

Mother's sister or sisters

Aunties. Remember the times when we were small, those aunties or that particular aunt would love to play with us, carried us around or bought us things. Now, it is the right time to return the favour. Pay her a visit, have a chat and bring her a Mother's Day gift. Alternatively, simply bring her to a clinic. She will thank you for years! I did have a favourite aunt. I had two, in fact. But, they all have joined my mother in heaven. Guess I have to move on to the next idea.

Foster mother

If you don't have one, get one! I don't like the idea of replacing my dear mother with another. No one is like her. Next please!

Are you married?

Mother-in-law. Our husband's mother. Treat her as you would to your own mother. If you have a bad relationship with her, this is the best time to reconcile. Forgive and forget are the most effective approach. My mother-in-law loves me more than she loves her own daughters. It is as if you lose a mother, you get another. But, if your husband is also a motherless, try the last one. Good luck!

Do you have children?

You don't have a mother but you are one yourself. Just enjoy your motherhood. Being a mother, there are good times and bad times. Take this day to "clean up your closet", out with the bads, keep the good ones instead.

None of these ideas suit you? I guess you had better come out with your own. After all, mother or no mother, every body must celebrate this special day because we are not come out of thin air. Should I hate Mother's Day? No.