Mother's Day

A mother is very important in every child’s life. Nobody can be more nurturing and patient as she can. Her selflessness is truly impressive. I have friends who told me that when they became mothers, their priorities totally shifted into satisfying the needs of their children. This is the reason why most women change a lot physically when they’re already mothers. Aside from the fact that the body changes after giving birth, women also go through many difficulties and becomes more busy taking care of her child rather than herself. Being a mother is not an easy task, but it’s the most fulfilling. Most mothers have very hard times and yet you’ll never see them giving up. They will still continue with their responsibilities, loving their children unconditionally.

There are a lot of reasons why we should celebrate this special with our moms. Each of us has our own stories to tell how we felt the love and care of our mothers. In my case, my mother’s birthday is May 9, which usually falls on the day that Mother’s Day is celebrated. It’s sad not to be with her on that important day, but knowing how understanding and appreciative she is, just makes me feel better.

“The woman's task is not easy--no task worth doing is easy--but in doing it, and when she has done it, there shall come to her the highest and holiest joy known to mankind; and having done it, she shall have the reward prophesied in Scripture; for her husband and her children, yes, and all people who realize that her work lies at the foundation of all national happiness and greatness, shall rise up and call her blessed.” (Taken from the speech given by President Roosevelt in Washington on March 13, 1905, before the National Congress of Mothers.)