Mothers day is a time to celebrate Moms and all of the love and support they provide for us to nurture us into healthy, mature adults. This is a day to honor our Mothers and show appreciation for the years they spent caring for their children.
I lost my Mother to cancer a few years ago. Although she is not around for me to show my appreciation, I can still reflect on years I had with her. I can still honor her and carry on her legacy by being a good parent and passing down her values.
The irony that I face on a day like Mothers day is that I want to be sad that she is not around. But, if she was still around she would not want me to be sad. In fact, she would be disappointed in me if I was. My Mother always wanted for me to be happy and that’s all I want for my kids as well.
So, the best way that I can see to honor my Mother this Mothers day is to pass on the love and happiness that she wanted her children to have. The torch has been passed. And I’m honored to live my life with the example that she set.
I’m sorry you lost your mother. It seems as if she has passed on a wonderful legacy to you however. Happy belated Mother’s Day.
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