Sunday is Mother’s Day and our minds will become photo albums filled with precious memories. Some of those memories are in color others are in black and white. A crowded kitchen or dinning room overflowing with children and grandchildren, mom running back and forth refusing to sit down until she is satisfied that everyone has what they need, may need, or could possibly ever want!
There are pictures of a tired, battle-worn mom asleep in the chair in the wee hours of the morning cradling a sick child. There is that picture of mom fighting back the tears because that child, who just yesterday colored the wall with that permanent marker and ate out of the dog’s bowl, is today walking down the aisle to be joined in marriage to another. For others the scene is a family gathered about a graveside, bidding farewell to the one who brought them into the world. Our minds will be filled with memories with stories of tragedy and triumph and our hearts will be full. The common thread running through them all is mom.
While I think it is a bit overstated, I understand the sentiments of the evangelist Billy Sunday. Sunday said, “Give a boy a godly mother and any old stick will due for a dad.” It would be hard to “overestimate” the influence that mothers have had on the history of the world. Don’t forget to take time to tell mom you love her. Gifts are nice. Flowers are appreciated. But let’s face it…you’re what she really wants. A little time, some appreciation, a hug that’s priceless.
I’ll see you Sunday.
Rod