Mother's Day

Today is Mother's Day. There are special celebrations going on all over the place, gifts and cards being given, phone calls being made. I, too, am very thankful for my mother and all that she has done for me. She has been on quite the venture as of late, losing over 50 pounds. I am certainly proud of her.

I am also thankful today for my wife, the mother of my children. I am thankful that God brought her into my life and that we share a family together.

I do want to say two more things about Mother's Day. First of all, we need to acknowledge that there may be persons in our life that, while not giving birth to us, are still mothers in their own right. We are thankful and celebrate them today.

I also know that days like this can be difficult for some folks. For the woman who is unable to have children, Mother's Day is not looked  forward to. Or remember the persons whose mothers were anything but ideal, perhaps ones who were abusive or abandoned altogether. Mother's Day can stir up difficult memories and pain. I can't erase all that has transpired, but I offer this: be the kind of mother that you may not have had. Care for and love those dear to you.

God's blessings...

Chris