Greeting cards and flower shops paint perfect pictures of Mother’s Day. Hopefully you’ll take time for dear ol’ mom this Sunday and create more good memories. Some of us, of course, will be thinking “If only I still had her today…” or perhaps think on those things you wish you had done or should have differently.
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Real life things aren’t guaranteed to be all about happy.
Sadly, over 200,000 women are in prison or jail in the United States today. Eighty percent of these women have minor children. Mother’s Day is a painful day for these women and their families.
Millions of children live with parents who are addicted to alcohol or drugs or both. These children are raised in sad environments where they have had to emotionally and often even financially help their parents. Often, these daily struggles make it difficult to celebrate the “picture perfect” day. They may go to buy a Mother’s Day card but just cannot find one that really expresses how they feel.
Many children have been raised in painful, abusive environments and Mother’s Day is depressing because they can’t conjure up that many good memories of mom. Many of these children want mom to be well and healthy. They want to know that they are loved by mom.
Unfortunately, there are so many adults who have mothers who could never turn their lives around. They are often exhausted from trying to make “Mom and family” work.
But, even when facing these tough realities, take heart. Mother’s Day is our opportunity to try to do the right things again. Using words like, “I care, love, appreciate, thank you and any that express your heart’s desire to be connected are worthwhile expressions. When you do the best you can do, you can at least look back and know that you tried.
If you’re so blessed that a card, some flowers, or a special dinner celebrating your mom seems just right, then do all you can to make more good memories. When Mom and our loved ones are no longer with us then that’s all we’ll really have — our memories. So today, right now, theres time left to work on your Mother’s Day memories you won’t regret it in the years to come.
A mother’s love is not so complicated, you know. I like this list once penned by Bryan Golden in his book entitled “Dare to Live Without Limits” which a reminder of the person all young mothers should strive to be. Mother’s Day is a great time to review the following advice you got when you were a kid.
You can be whatever you want to be.
You have no limitations. The whole world is open to you. Your future is ahead of you. You can accomplish whatever you set your mind to. It’s ok to dream.
Be nice to your friends and they will be nice to you.
People respond to the way you treat them. If you are mean and selfish, no one will want to play with you. Share your toys and don’t be a bully. Be considerate of the feelings of others.
Do your homework and you will get good grades.
Success takes work. If you don’t put in the effort, you won’t reap the rewards. Those who work hard will succeed.
Clean your room now.
Get things done today and you won’t have to worry about them. If you let things pile up, it will be difficult to catch up.
You can play once your chores are done.
Get your work done before you take a break. Then you can relax and have a good time.
Stay in school.
If you don’t get an education, your opportunities will be limited. Don’t drop out of school. The more you learn, the more you benefit.
Sticks and stones will break your bones but names will never hurt you.
It doesn’t matter what other people say. Don’t allow others to upset you. There will always be mean people. Don’t pay attention to them.
Don’t waste your time.
Time goes by very fast. Don’t wait to pursue your dreams.
Be thankful for what you have.
There are many who are not as fortunate as you. Be grateful for your home and family. It doesn’t matter what someone else has.
Don’t complain.
Whining is annoying. If you have something to say, say it. If you complain all the time, no one will want to listen to you.