Happy Mothers Day of Firsts

It is a special day for Mom's all around the world today as we celebrate Mothers Day. A day in which we get the chance to thank our Mom for all that she is and all that she has done for us.

In my life, it is the first Mother's Day since the passing of my Mom back in October of 2008. It is another of those 'first things' that we go through with the passing of a loved one. The first Christmas, the first birthday, the first of many, many things.

But my brother reminded me of all the joyful firsts we can look back upon with our mother. Each of you have the same 'first' memories of what you mother has done for you as well. She told my brother to, "never be afraid of firsts." The first day of school, your first fight, your first wrestling match, girlfriend, kiss and job.

Never be afraid of the first argument with your Dad, getting married, having children, grand children or even the first loss of a truly close relative such as your mother. There are so many 'first' things in your life to not be afraid of and your mother is telling you not to be afraid.

Even when your mother is not around anymore, her guidance will live on inside of you. Comforting you and guiding you in even more 'firsts' that will occur in your life. Take the time to honor and thank your Mother today. Let this be a 'first' of many ways you will show her the love and wonder that she deserves.

Happy Mother's Day Mom...we miss you but your constant love for all of us lives on inside forever.
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Mothers Day

Elizabeth Nourse, 1860-1938, artist.

“It's a beautiful thought (Mother's Day), but it's somebody with a hurting conscience that thought of the idea.” -Will Rogers

This Sunday is Mother's Day here in the U.S. Other countries celebrate on various days, but for us, it comes this year on May 11th. A chance to celebrate those which raise and nurture us in life.

A mother mends the scraped knee, consoles you after that first heart break and shares with you the history of your life and those before you. Mothers come in all different shapes, sizes and ages. Yet all come with a very big heart for their children.

Take the opportunity this weekend to visit, call or send a nice card to your mother. Take the opportunity to say thank you and "I love you". Then remember how good it felt and say it more often then just one time a year.