Mother's Day

Mother's Day! What is Mother's Day? It is a day set aside nationally to honor the greatest woman in our life.... our mothers!!!!!

Do you know when it started? Where and when??? I do not really care!!! Some people might say that it is a concoction of businesses to get more business in the form of candies, jewelries, flowers and dinners in restaurants! That is right! These businesses are very busy on this day! Can you blame the children for wanting to lavish their mothers with gifts, even just for one day in a given year? Of course not!!! Mothers deserve every bit of it and more! Mothers are doctors, nurses, head chef, mediator, accountant and other things combined into one! Mothers do their best on what God has given to them! Do you agree?

Mother's Day was not a concoction of businesses! It was started by Anna Marie Jarvis following the death of her mother, Ann Jarvis on May 9,1905, but the first official celebration was not until May 10, 1908. On May 8, 1914, the US Congress passed a law designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. The proclamation was issued on May 9,1914 by President Woodrow Wilson, declaring the first national Mother's Day as a day for American citizens to honor the mothers whose sons died in the war. Why are you telling me the history of Mother's Day? Who cares??? We just want to celebrate it!!! Does everyone agree with me, or you guys want to know everything there is to know about Mother's Day??? Nope! Leave it at that. Okay, I guess there is no history buffs here. Are you sure you do not want to know where the International Mother's Day Shrine is? I will tell you anyway. Oh, no! This is crazy. Oh, well. Where is it? It is in Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia where the first Mother's Day celebration was held! It is now a National Historic Landmark!!! See, now you know. Next time you visit West Virginia, do not forget to go and see the landmark! We learn something new everyday, is it not??? Life is always about learning something everyday!!!!

Did you know the flowers that represent Mother's Day? Roses? Lilies? No! Carnations. Since it is the favorite flower of her mother, Anne Jarvis delivered 500 carnations on the first celebration of Mother's Day in 1908. Since then, red carnations are designated for living mothers, and white, for deceased mothers. Did you know that??? No, I thought a carnation is a carnation! How about the other colors? I do not know and I do not care. They are very pretty and I will take or buy any colors I liked!!! Wow!!! That is quite an attitude you have there, missy! Why??? It is because you are shoving to us the past history! Who cares to hear about all of this??? Everybody agrees or what? I just thought it might be interesting to know a little background of Mother's Day! Okay, now we know! Yippeee!!!! Thank you very much for enlightening us!

Is Mother's Day celebrated in other parts of the world? Yes, they do but not in the same way we do! Also, the dates are different from ours! Do you think our Mother's Day celebration is more commercialized? Perhaps. We, as a society,were brought up to the material aspect, so we show our appreciation to our mothers with lavish gifts! How about now, with economy down, do children still spend a lot for their mothers? That is a good question! I am assuming that the business is probably down quite a bit. Anyone care to answer that? How do we celebrate Mother's Day in our family? Some take their mom to a delicious dinner, and others give their moms, a card, or a present. What would mothers like to receive on their special day? Probably just a hug and knowing that you are loved by your children!!! You are full of, you know what! You are sooo sentimental! Boo Hoo!!! You are going to make me cry!!! Don't you want a massage, a trip, or jewelry?? Not really.... It is the thought that counts! Phoey! That is such nonsense. Admit it, you want to receive some worldy riches also!!! Maybe, but like I said, there are some moms that will agree with me. Be simple! Just a kiss, a hug and a good deed for that day will be all that some mothers want!!! No expensive gifts! Just what is in your heart... that will last day after day after day!

Children, make sure you tell your moms how you love and appreciate her for everything she has done for you! Do not wait until it is too late!! The time is now!!! Seize the day and enjoy each other!

May God bless all mothers and a Happy Mother's Day to all!!!

Posted by vs at 5/8/2010 8:31 AM Add Comment