Mother's Day is upon us, and as we celebrate and revel in our
appreciation for our mothers, it is a wonderful time to look back fondly
along memory lane on some of the many things our mothers gave us in our
youth. For most, a person's mother is likely one of the most
influential people in their lives, as our mother is often first teacher
and advocate. Truly, a mother's love can make all the difference in the
world in a person's life. And truth be known, there are as many ways to
mother as women to do the job!
Our Mom was a self-taught linguist who would often use phrases to subtly drive home an important and timely point. And there was a certain knowing we all had as to exactly what she meant when she shared these poignant glimpses of wisdom in any given circumstance.
A mother's wisdom is a precious treasure that stays with us throughout our life. Through 'Mom-isms, 'born in simplicity and time tested again and again, a mother's wisdom resonates and infuses truth throughout the generations. Our mother, Virginia, would often speak her truths just at the right time. "A drop of honey is worth more than a cup of vinegar." That is, it is important to be nice to others even and especially in times of difficulty or challenge. "The hurrier I go, the behinder I get" was used to discourage us from putting ourselves, or her, in the position to have to hurry for anything, and "Speed without accuracy is [worth] nothing," was used by Mom to help us slow down and pay attention to details to improve our accuracy. My personal favorite is when mom would say "Birds of a feather flock together" when she had concerns about our chosen peer group. Hard to admit, she was right more often than not with such admonitions.
Mother's Day is, indeed, a wonderful time to reminisce, share and enjoy memories of our mothers. It is a great time to gather family members together for a brunch, lunch, or dinner to create new traditions and memories with Mom. Mother's Day festivities such as taking her on a day trip to a beautiful topiary garden, an art museum, or a weekend getaway to the beach, or other favorite place are other ways to celebrate mom. For the athletic, taking mom for a walk on a fresh spring day, canoeing, kayaking, bicycle riding, bowling, or even bird watching, depending on her interests. For the artistic, creative Mother's Day activities may include taking an art class in pottery or painting, or even giving mom a series of interesting art classes as a special gift.
Most of all, Mother's Day is a time to spend time with Mom, and let her know how special and appreciated she really is. Whether your mom is young, middle aged or in her later years, she is sure to enjoy the gift of time as the best gift of all.
Our Mom was a self-taught linguist who would often use phrases to subtly drive home an important and timely point. And there was a certain knowing we all had as to exactly what she meant when she shared these poignant glimpses of wisdom in any given circumstance.
A mother's wisdom is a precious treasure that stays with us throughout our life. Through 'Mom-isms, 'born in simplicity and time tested again and again, a mother's wisdom resonates and infuses truth throughout the generations. Our mother, Virginia, would often speak her truths just at the right time. "A drop of honey is worth more than a cup of vinegar." That is, it is important to be nice to others even and especially in times of difficulty or challenge. "The hurrier I go, the behinder I get" was used to discourage us from putting ourselves, or her, in the position to have to hurry for anything, and "Speed without accuracy is [worth] nothing," was used by Mom to help us slow down and pay attention to details to improve our accuracy. My personal favorite is when mom would say "Birds of a feather flock together" when she had concerns about our chosen peer group. Hard to admit, she was right more often than not with such admonitions.
Mother's Day is, indeed, a wonderful time to reminisce, share and enjoy memories of our mothers. It is a great time to gather family members together for a brunch, lunch, or dinner to create new traditions and memories with Mom. Mother's Day festivities such as taking her on a day trip to a beautiful topiary garden, an art museum, or a weekend getaway to the beach, or other favorite place are other ways to celebrate mom. For the athletic, taking mom for a walk on a fresh spring day, canoeing, kayaking, bicycle riding, bowling, or even bird watching, depending on her interests. For the artistic, creative Mother's Day activities may include taking an art class in pottery or painting, or even giving mom a series of interesting art classes as a special gift.
Most of all, Mother's Day is a time to spend time with Mom, and let her know how special and appreciated she really is. Whether your mom is young, middle aged or in her later years, she is sure to enjoy the gift of time as the best gift of all.
Beth A. Hopkins is a senior advocate, and President and CEO of Life Solutions LLC, home of http://www.bestdealdiapers.com. She may be reached at media@bestdealdiapers.com
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