Today as I recover from a torn muscle near my rotator cuff,I am left in bed to contemplate the true meaning of motherhood. Yesterday I posted a quote on Fb, "The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” - Rajneesh, this got me to thinking. I think this quote is special and sweet and all things nice and most of us mothers can relate. But what about the mothers who were never asked to be mothers but do it day in and day out gracefully. These are women who have married men with children or women who have stepped in to raise children whose parents no longer can. And they are usually called mom. We don't have special days just for them, but they should be celebrated just the same. My mom is a wonderful step-mother and I a also have one that is wonderful. Step isn't usually a word I use. I have two sets of parents and six brothers and sisters. People look at me like I'm crazy (or my parents are ), I simply say from four parents! To me,it's all Just family! One day, Rhylan will be curious. But, I will be able to explain how people come in our lives for a reason, we may not always get along,but if those people truly love you and have your best interest at heart,you should give them all the love you can! As a mother,I feel like I have an innate sense to love others,give of myself to those in need and to always look out for the best of and in others. I try to teach this to my daughter, so that when she becomes a mother, by whatever circumstances, she will be prepared,as much as one can be! ;-) I also feel like each Mother's day that I can praise my daughter's character, is another year well done. I have a sweet, kind, soft hearted daughter, who acts like she is 13 sometimes, but altogether has a very gentle soul. For that, I am SO proud! I wish all mothers a very Happy Mother's Day! Holli P.S. I know I didn't mention dads in this post,but don't worry, your day is coming soon!
