Read excerpt from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom
Sunday, May 9th is Mother’s Day.
We all have a mother, whether you consider her the best mother in the world (although I personally, think my mother has already won that award) or whether your mom was hardly there for you throughout your life. But, no matter what, you wouldn’t be here without your mom. And I say, thank God you’re here. I would like to thank my Mom for giving me the best gift anyone can ever receive. Life.
I don’t want to rub salt in the wounds of anyone who may have had a less than ideal childhood or someone who may have lost a mother. But mother’s day is a day to celebrate mothers, although I think mothers should be celebrated everyday and not just once a year. To every mother I know, they say it’s the most difficult job in the world…but hands down, the most rewarding one. So, say Happy Mother’s Day to a woman in the grocery store holding a chubby hand in her own. I can tell you right now that she gave up so much for the child whose hand she is holding, and she deserves recognition, even if it comes from a stranger. Say Happy Mother’s Day to the women in your life, biological or not, who have made you the person you are today.
I am lucky enough to have a mother who makes me feel like a blessing everyday. It’s core to our nature to feel wanted, and my mom always made me feel important. But I know women who weren’t as lucky, amazing women whose mothers didn’t make them feel wanted. And I encourage everyone, both men and women, to be “surrogate mothers” to those who may feel unwanted. Mother’s Day isn’t just about celebrating mothers, but about being a mother to those motherless.
So, happy mother’s day to moms, adoptive moms, foster moms, and step-moms. Happy Mother’s Day also to single dads who have to be both the father and mother of their children.
To all the amazing mothers out there, I would like to end with this story as thanks to you all for all that you do for your children, for all that you give up and for all the you do without nearly as much appreciation as you deserve.
Original Source: Spirituallyfit.com
By the time the Lord made woman, he was into his sixth day of working overtime. An angel appeared and said, "Why are you spending so much time on this one?"
And the Lord answered, "Have you seen my spec sheet on her? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic, have over 200 movable parts, all replaceable and able to run on diet coke and leftovers, have a lap that can hold four children at one time, have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart -and she will do everything with only two hands."
The angel was astounded at the requirements. "Only two hands!? No way! And that's just on the standard model? That 's too much work for one day. Wait until tomorrow to finish.
"But I won't," the Lord protested. "I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart. She already heals herself when she is sick AND can work 18 hour days."
The angel moved closer and touched the woman. "But you have made her so soft, Lord."
"She is soft," the Lord agreed, "but I have also made her tough. You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish."
"Will she be able to think?", asked the angel.
The Lord replied, "Not only will she be able to think, she will be able to reason and negotiate."
The angel then noticed something, and reaching out, touched the woman's cheek. "Oops, it looks like you have a leak in this model. I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one."
"That's not a leak," the Lord corrected, " that's a tear!"
"What's the tear for?" the angel asked.
The Lord said, "The tear is her way of expressing her joy, her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, her love, her loneliness, her grief, and her pride."
The angel was impressed. "You are a genius, Lord. You thought of everything! Woman is truly amazing."
And she is!
Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning. They bring joy, hope and love. They have compassion and ideals. They give moral support to their family and friends.Women have vital things to say and everything to give.
HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.
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