Friday, May 12, 2023

I'll Never Tire of Mother's Day

Some people have a love-hate relationship with Mother's Day. I'm not one of those people; I absolutely love the day.

Motherhood is no easy task, and anything we do to celebrate mothers is worthwhile. Now I'm not saying go out and spend money you don't have, but if a day forces you to acknowledge what you can be doing often, then it's worthwhile.

And I know some don't have the best relationship with their mothers; I know all mothers aren't saints or well-meaning. I know motherhood might have been a surprise for some, and they didn't handle it well. I know some mothers never treated their offspring kindly. This is the complexity of human nature that we all wrestle with.



I had no aspirations of being a mother, yet I became one four times over. For me, motherhood forced me to grow; to view life differently through the lens of a child at various stages. Motherhood empowered me; it made me realize that I could do things differently, especially if I didn't like the way things were done to me and how they made me feel. Motherhood made me smarter; I learned to listen to my children recognizing there is lots of wisdom in the mouth of babes. Motherhood gave me discernment forcing me to do what's best for me and mine. Motherhood humbled me; I know nothing, yet these little ones are looking at me like I must know everything. And though I never planned on it, motherhood taught me sacrifice. I've sacrificed goals and possessions in the name of putting others needs before mine. I didn't even know I could do this, but I did it over and over again. One last thing - motherhood made me realize I'm multifaceted. I can do many things, including being a mom. Motherhood is not the be all and end-all that we sometimes make it out to be.

I think humans are wired for acknowledgement and affirmation. This day was initially created to honor the sacrifices mothers make for their children. When we honor another person, we are showing that their efforts are not in vain and they are not taken for granted. It's very easy to take people for granted, even if you never intended to. Everyone needs a pat on the back, if only for a day.

I hope you'll make the best of the day regardless of your situation. Enjoy the day and the weekend.

--Nylse

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11 comments:

  1. Beautifully said. 🥰

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  2. Being a mother has been the hardest thing I've done and also the most rewarding.

    Rena
    www.finewhateverblog.com

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  3. Being a mom to five sons taught me how to love unconditionally, to not give up - how to live the hard stuff with God - and it has brought me the most joy, the most laughs. In a man-centric home, Mother's Day hasn't been really a thing - until this year, these new daughter-in-laws - oh, my! Planned a day for me! It has wowed my heart! Happy Mother's Day, Nylse!

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    1. That sounds special and deserving. Motherhood is worth it!

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  4. Nylse, this is a beautiful post. As a mom of two adopted sons, I have grown and changed much in the raising of them. They have stretched me, challenged me, and shown me how to choose love, even when it's hard. It's probably the most humbling "job" I've ever had, and I wouldn't trade even a day of it.

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  5. Nylse, I loved this post. A belated Happy Mother's Day to you! It took me longer than many to become a mom, but I have enjoyed almost every phase. My daughters are very different from each other, and they have both have gifts and strengths that I don't have. I've learned so much from both of them. My younger girl is graduating from high school on Saturday, so this has definitely been a season of reflection and gratitude. I can't wait to see what the future holds for both my girls, and also for me during this next season of motherhood.

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  6. Loved reading this. I am not a mother but still have my own mother, although she's nearly 91 so inevitably our time is running out. Mother's Day in the UK is in March but we've always made it a big thing, and I go to stay with her and take her out. I get sad when I hear of family feuds or spats between Mother's and daughters because life is short. The relationship is not always easy but I know that no-one will ever love me as much as my mother does.

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  7. Beautiful post. I wanted to be a mother, but unfortunate circumstances made it so I wasn't. We always celebrate Mother's Day with my mother and grandmother who is now 100.

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    1. Somehow this comment touch me as it showed the irony of not being one while still celebrating what you have. What a blessing to have a grandmother who is 100; I never knew either of my grandmothers.

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  8. Nylse, I love this message. Thank you for sharing your heart with Sweet Tea & Friends May link up my friend.

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