Mother's Day

Just some thoughts on the title

Lately, I have found myself spending a lot of time writing. I have a goal of someday becoming published, and I don't expect that I will meet that goal without lots of practice. For the few of you that have followed my recent work, you know that I write a variety of material, but have been mainly concentrating on developing a rather dark character, "Micah". If all goes well, I hope to work his story line into a novel. We'll see.

But sometimes you need a break from always writing about twisted and demented plots. At least I do. So, occasionally I enjoy writing journal/opinion entries, such as this piece. It's sort of my way of just talking to the readers.....sort of person to person if you will. It's another side of me that I can express through writing, that is not always dark. Because in reality I'm not a dark person.

Anyway, I have been thinking today about the meaning of Mother's Day. It's just around the corner, and this year it has more significance to me, than some of the past years. Don't misunderstand me. I have always had a place in my heart for Mother's Day. But this year that place is a little bigger....that feeling a little stronger.

This past year has been a year of challenges, both personal and professionally for me. I have had some tough decisions to make, and some of the decisions were quite frightening. Through it all, my mom has been there for me....to listen.....to act as a sounding board.....to give her thoughts if needed. It has been my mother, my wife, and God that has carried me through this past year. Without their love, I can only speculate how tough things could have gotten.

And so, with Mother's Day approaching I can't help but feel more grateful this year for what my mom has done for me. I feel very fortunate because I have a good mother. And I feel fortunate because I know well that there are many people whose mothers have since passed, and this Sunday will be more a day of longing for them, than a day of rejoice. My heart goes out to those people. It truly does.

But for those of us lucky enough to have mothers with whom we have a close relationship, we should count our blessings. Because a mother's love...like the love of a good wife....is something that will endure through the ages.

So, Happy Mother's Day to my mom, and to the many, many unselfish mothers in this world.

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

Speaking as someone who has lost both parents, it doesn't much matter the ocassion of the day, it's the revelation that they are no longer a part of my life. My heart breaks every year this time, for I remember the bouquets of flowers I would always give her...just to see her smile!

You're fortunate to share such a close bond with your mom! Have a wonderful day, and thank you for thinking of those, like me, without a mom!

My best,
Kelly