Growing up I really didn't understand the Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, and it seems like there are so many more now. I always thought why have one day, we should show how we feel everyday, and not run to the convenience store for some chocolate and flowers last minute.
Now as my kids go to school, there are more days, Teacher Appreciation Week, there is even Doula Week! I like how these days make people take a moment in their busy lives to be present and express themselves, unfortunately it is rare, but at least during these days everyone tries to be genuine and see the positive.
I am grateful that this is my state of being on a daily basis with my children, husband, parents, brother, extended family and friends. I am also sensitive to people that are sad today, people that have lost their mother's or mother's that are trying to conceive. I wanted to share this amazing post by a son who suddenly lost his mother last year.
Today is Mother’s Day and many people are probably wondering how this feels for me and my family so let me share some thoughts.
The last few days leading up to this day were a little hard for me, but thank G-d I managed.
The beginning of the week started off difficult because whenever I would go somewhere and see sales, posters or cards saying “Happy Mother’s Day” I would feel sad that my mother was no longer with me and I couldn’t just go buy a present and give it to her and say “Happy Mother’s Day”
One day this week I was walking with my friend and he got a call from his mother. When his phone rang and he took it out of his pocket I saw on the screen that it sad ‘mom. I suddenly remembered the time that I walked into my house after getting home from school and I ran over to my mother and gave her a heart shaped card that I had made in school for Mother’s Day. I remember her giving me a huge hug and then a delicious supper which she had made that day (really all my mother’s food was delicious).
So it started off being a tough week but as I said, I managed. The reason I was able to get through it was because I know the real meaning of Mother’s Day. It’s not about going out and buying presents, that is only how you express what you feel inside. It is about honoring your mother and living the way she wants you to.
So I am writing today to tell all of you that I am having a good Mother’s Day because she is being honored. Not just by me and my family abut also by the entire world through the Torah & Tea classes, Rashi’s Campus and much more.
Cherish the special people in your life,
Enjoy them, tell them how wonderful they are,
Every morning when my children wake up, I have hug time and I tell them how special they are and how much I love them, that is all we do, just lay around and love.
Coach Yulia
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