* Mother’s Day Love Should Be Given Everyday! *

Greetings and blessings! I certainly pray that all, did have a great Mother’s Day! Of course, there were all kinds of understandable mixed emotions. Yes, obviously some hearts filled with happiness and some hearts heavy with sadness. Unfortunately, this is my eleventh Mother’s Day without my mom. Perhaps and surely, there are those who can attest rather agree with me on the sorrow, loneliness and void, it leaves in our hearts. And to those grieving, especially just losing a dear mother, I extend my hearty prayers and sincere condolences. I’m very aware of many in my family and friends who faced this Mother’s Day in grief and sorrow. But be assured, “God has kept me, He has held me and He didn’t let me go.” He will hold you too, if only you ask and trust Him to do so. His grace is sufficient! Personally, I find sustainable comfort and peace in the memories of my lovely mom as I reflect and reminisce of days gone by. Howbeit, I know I had a good, real mother who unconditionally loved her children (me). She indeed cared and most importantly, she prayed with and for us. Yes, that godly love she provided made a significant difference in my growing up.
Perhaps and hopefully this twofold story will encourage those of you with living mothers to consider yourself overly blessed and do be grateful. It’s essential that you genuinely love, honor, cherish, respect and thank God, not just on Mother’s Day but every day for your mother. Don’t take your mother for granted, you will only have one. Furthermore, and changing course; a little boy heard his mama say that it seemed she was losing her mind. The little boy said to his mom, “You might lose your mind mama, but please don’t lose your heart, because I’m in there.” Also, there was a young mother who was burned unrecognizably and the dad brought their little girl to the hospital to see her. So then, the little girl got to the door, looked in with fear and turned away to run. It was obviously a sad moment for the distraught (heartbroken) mom and dad as well. So, the attending nurse talked to the little girl, telling her that her mom’s hugs and especially her heart were still the same. So, the little girl made another attempt and eventually hugged her mom and wouldn’t let go. In essence and the lesson is that whatever condition your mother is in, physically or mentally, the heart (love) doesn’t change. We too, must like God, “…Look not at the outward appearance but look at the heart,” (1 Samuels 16:7b). Remember always, Mother is always there, as close as our hearts are to us. Meanwhile, I fervently pray for all experiencing the first Mother’s Day without their mom. And for those celebrating mothers; praise God! Happy Belated Mother’s Day!