Remember Mother’s Day

In many countries around the world Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Other countries celebrate on the last Sunday in March or the first Sunday in May. Whatever day you celebrate, it is a special day for families to show their appreciation for their mothers. The day has evolved into an occasion for kids to honor and give presents to their hardworking mums. The day has no religious connotation, but it is a good occasion to do what the fifth commandment says: “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you” (Exodus 20:12).
Thus Seventh-Day-Adventist Women’s Ministries would like to honor all the women who are taking care of their families and all women who show love to those in their vicinity, even if they have never given birth to a child. Women can be “Mothers in Israel” to all those who need love. By being a mentor to a younger person you are doing just that. Thank you for being a role model and supporter.
In my family we used to bring Mum breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day. We would pick flowers in the fields and put them on a tray with burned toast and a glass of milk. Whatever traditions you have in your family, I hope Mother’s Day will be a happy day for you and all women.