Mother's Day

May 10, 2009 is Mother's Day. The Joy Of Being A Mother. Some times these are few and far between, and sometimes they are every time you turn around. It doesn't really matter whether it is your own biological child, or someone else's child, children hold our hearts. They give our hearts wings to fly. Parenting is a 24/7 job, and it does not come naturally to all people. Parenting is one of the hardest jobs on the planet. Parenting someone else's children is even more of a challenge. Yet thousands of families in this country step up and take on that responsibility willingly, lovingly and with open arms.

What is a mother? She is a cook, a baker, a seamstress, a laundress, a chauffeur, a nurse, a counselor, a coach, a teacher, a mentor, a role model, and most importantly, someone who can give a great hug just when you need it and wipe away your tears. Sometimes moms can be really mean. They always say no when you want the answer to be yes. Then later on, we figure out that the answer really should have been no. Only moms know best!

How many mothers can one person have? As many as it takes. I have many mothers. First is my biological mother. Then there is my mother-in-law. Then there is the mother of my best friend, who is my "second mother". Then I have grandmothers, great-grandmothers, aunts who are like mothers to me, and on and on.

So hats off to all moms. Please remember all of your moms on this Mother's Day, and remember that moms like hugs too.