When I was in Russia, I was surprised to learn that there is a holiday in March called International Women's Day. I wondered why America doesn't celebrate it if it's "international". Well, anyway, I thought it was such a cool holiday. Basically it honors all females, old and young. People give the women in their lives gifts, flowers and cards. It was a fun surprise being celebrated even though I wasn't married or a mother.I have always wondered why we have Mother's Day and felt that it left out people who aren't mothers. Don't get me wrong, mothers should be honored, but shouldn't all women be honored even if they are not technically mothers? I think so. And that is why I am wishing all of the women in my life a Happy "Mother's" Day this year.
Every woman or girl I know has maternal instincts given to her from God, even if she doesn't have children. One of the most nurturing, motherly people I know is my 13-year-old sister! So Happy Mother's Day to all of you women who are too young to have children or are still children yourselves. Happy Mother's Day to those of you who haven't had children yet, who are struggling to have children, those of you who are frightened to, and those of you who have more or less children than you planned. Happy Mother's Day to those of you who have it all together and those of you who cry at least once a day. Happy Mother's Day to the ladies who are expecting, who are trying to conceive, or who are trying to not conceive (again!). Happy Mother's Day to the big sisters who are such good examples to their younger sisters, and to the younger sisters who help out with their nieces and nephews and try to support their big sisters. Happy Mother's Day to the women who spend their days working, fulfilling callings, cleaning up messes, or driving kids places. Happy Mother's Day to the grandmothers who play with their grandkids and can't wait till they come back. Happy Mother's Day to the mothers who don't have any kids left at home, who have one on a mission, or who are dreading their youngest entering high school. Happy Mother's Day to the mothers who have found their babies through adoption, or who have given their babies to a loving family.
Happy Mother's Day to all of you women out there- grandmas, moms and daughters. You all deserve to be honored and celebrated!
13 comments:
What a beautiful tribute. Every woman is a mother. Also, your family is precious. Blessings!Have a wonderful day.
AMEN sister! Happy Mothers Day to you too!
That was awesome. Happy Mother's day!
True head! I've been feeling that way for a long time as well. I always thought about the women in my life who weren't mothers. We all need to be recognized for the beauty of motherhood we all have inside us.
Connie - You put into words exactly how I feel in my heart - I know so many women who hate Mother's Day because they feel like they can never "measure up" to the "perfect mother" that we pay tribute to each year! Thanks for sharing that... it made me cry! :)
Connie, I've wondered myself why we don't celebrate Women's Day. Thank you for the great post. Hope you had a great day!
THANKS ALOT!! I bawled through the whole thing. And I just kept getting worse and worse! Seriously, I think that that was one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. Connie, you would be a great writer, even if for just a column for a newspaper. Thank you for the tribute, I want to forward it to every women I know deserves it. I love you. You are a great mother (and I'm not just saying that because I am your mother.)
Your the greatest!
Dad
Connie, one of the best Mother's Day that I had was before I was a mother and I went to a school function with my niece for a Mother's Day Tea Party. It was special, and Iwas honored even though I was a "mother." Maybe we'll catch up one day in the ol' USA.
Happy Mother's Day to you!
I feel the same way. Thank you for expressing that in such a sweet way.
I loved reading this post. Your Mom is right, you should be a writer. I am sure there is a newspaper or magazine out there that would love to have you write for them! Any way, this post is so true. I always felt bad for those women who aren't "mother's"- who don't have their own kids. I always felt like they should be included on such a special day. They deserve it too! Thanks for posting this. I think you should submit this post to a woman's magazine.
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