Thanks, Hallmark!
Mother's Day....now there's nothing like a greeting card company to capitalize on it. The modern holiday was first celebrated in the U.S. in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother. She then began a campaign to make "Mother's Day" a recognized holiday in the US. Although she was successful in 1914, she was already disappointed with its commercialization by the 1920s. Jarvis' holiday was adopted by other countries and it's now celebrated all over the world.
Have to get mom something....wait! What's with "have to?" Mom gave birth to you! Imagine pushing a watermelon through a hole the size of a straw and you'll know what birth felt like. Then there was potty training, school days, sports, Scouts, band practice and on it went until...driver's ed! Then Prom, wedding...and is she still there with you?
I know of a few people for whom mom has been a saint to them. I also know, sadly, of those for whom mom literally abandoned them to grow up and figure out life on their own. Some did well, others turned to a bad life to make up for what they lacked- namely maternal supervision.
I read a commentary once. It said,"when we watch sports on TV, what do the players do? They wave at the camera and say, 'hi, mom!" When someone has been in an accident and is in pain, who do they call for? Mom. Mothers are undeniably THE person we look to for comfort, for love. Moms are a part of our lives no matter what." NO MATTER WHAT! That bond is there, even when one has suffered abuse at the hands of their mom, when there has been neglect, from birth till death. The Blessed Virgin stood by Jesus' side until He died on the cross. A mom can do no less.
Call your mom today.....don't wait for that holiday to get a cheesy card...write her a letter and tell her how you feel. Include a memory that you and she know. Give her a hug. That will beat a card with a heart on it any day!
Happy Mother's Day to one and all.....
thanks Rev for this beautiful reminder. May you have a peace filled day too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Reverend, and it was so nice bumping into you the other day! Your blogs sure make my day, I read them all, then I have to go back later to catch up on the comments. You have regulars on here that really make sense. Keep it up, all of you! Especially that rob guy--what a trip he is!!!
ReplyDeletechildbirth...anyone remember that episode of Murphy Brown when she gave birth? God, they should show that in the birthing rooms DURING labor! The kid will pop right out from mom laughing so hard!!! Thanks, Rev for the memories!
ReplyDeletemay you have a happy Mother's Day, Rev Baum...I hope all is well with your kids and that they respect the fact that if not for YOU, they would not be anything, nor a memory! My best to rob also!
ReplyDeletemy best to you, Ms Reverend Baum. I wish that my wife could still be here and to have the pleasure of meeting with you here....I am sure she would have taken something from you and things here would have been so different. But we live and learn. Enjoy your special day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mom's day Rev.
ReplyDeleteIsn't she Beautiful? Thanks for everyting.