To mothers, it's your day

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Editorial

Mothers.

Who are they? What are they? Why honor them with a special day?

First, they brought each and every one of us into this world. They nurture us as young babes, give us food, love mental and spiritual strength.

Our mothers comfort us when needed, talk to us and counsel us so we can learn and share their wisdom, care for us when we are hurting.

Their sensitivity is irreplaceable. They hurt when we hurt, worry when we worry, laugh when we laugh, and cry when we cry.

Mothers really are a godsend! What would we have ever done without them? Who would have tied our shoelaces, washed our clothes, wiped our noses and mended our broken hearts when we suffered the inevitable emotional wounds of our teen years.

Some of us have one mother, some have more than one. AT different time, or even tat the same time, there are those who are blessed with more more one mother.

She may be a natural mother, a foster mother, really close aunt, grandmother or, yes, a mother-in-law. A mother might also be a dear friend we adopted or vice versa.

Whoever our mothers may be, no matter what we may do as we travel the difficult paths in our life, they seem to always be there at our side, when we need them most.

What can we give in return? Certainly our respect and admiration, as well as our love. Especially our love.

What is one day of each year in our lives? We owe at least that and much , much more. Perhaps we should celebrate Mother's Day more often.

They cherish us, their children. The very least we could do is return what they have given. They are special individuals who have given of themselves.

Thank you mothers, for everything.