The world pays tribute to mothers everywhere today, it being Mother’s Day which is celebrated in honor of the woman who gave birth to her children and raised them. Mother- a very influential person in everyone’s life and this is aptly crystallized in “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world”. It can also be perceived in “Behind every great man (stands ?) a woman”…… I’m not sure if I’m quoting correctly… the memory cells are diminishing with age….
Mother’s Day is celebrated with gusto as can be seen in the media, from print to telecasts.
The newspapers have pages dedicated to mothers and children, whatever their ages, have their special messages for their mums.
It is the same on the T.V. where folks are interviewed and they are full of appreciation for their mothers who have brought them up to be what and where they are today.
Mother’s Day is also very commercialized with businesses promoting gifts and services for mothers. Restaurants are fully booked for Mother’s Day with special menus.
However, in our church, the pastor reminded us of the first commandmant, “Honor Thy Father and Mother” and our congregation celebrates Parents’ Day to honor not only mothers but also fathers.
His message was very clear. Honor your parents while they are still alive. If you have any misunderstandings that have soured your relationship with them, it is time to ask for forgiveness even if you think you are in the right. Saying sorry will heal the hurt in yourselves as well as theirs. Your spirit will feel lighter and you will be blessed for taking the first step towards healing the rift that had ripped you apart. Do it now so that you will not regret later, when they have passed on.
The young children sang songs and danced while the older ones thanked their parents on this day.
Self-made Mother’s Day cards were proudly handed to mothers and the elderly in the church were given gifts of love in a large goody bag. The mothers put up a dance for the occasion too.
The pastor also reminded young parents to teach their children to love, appreciate and respect their parents and grandparents. The best way of teaching is to show by example as children emulate what they see. Honoring parents is not confined to one day in a year but it should be on a daily basis and as a way of life. When your parents are not living with you, there is always the telephone so call them, speak to them and let them know that they’re loved and not forgotten. Old folks get very lonely and miss their children more than they will let on.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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