“Mothers and their children are in a category all their own. There’s no bond so strong in the entire world. No love is so instantaneous and forgiving.”—Gail Tsukiyama
Mother’s Day is a celebration to honor our mother’s selfless love and the sacrifices they make for their children. On this special day, we celebrate mothers, mother-like figures in our lives and even grandmothers. Our mothers dedicated a larger part of their lives nurturing and making us better humans. We shouldn’t need a special day to honor our mothers. They should be cherished every day of the year. Even when they are no longer living we remember them.
Today we celebrated Mother’s Day at Michelle and Kyle’s home in honor of Michelle, her mother-in-law Kim Chien and of course her beloved mother, and my beloved wife, Cecile. Michelle, you were always a wonderful daughter and you are great mom. And, by the way many thanks to you and Kyle for the grandkids, Lyla and Emmy:-). Their presence makes all that we celebrate year round more richer and more joyous. As a mother, you know the fundamental truth in the words of Victor Hugo who once said, “A mother’s arms are made of tenderness ands children sleep soundly in them.”
Mother’s Day was celebrated as early as the 1900s. In 1908, Anna Jarvis wished to commemorate Mother’s Day as an official recognized holiday to honor her mother, Ann Reese Jarvis, a peace activist who passed away three years prior. In 1914, US President Woodrow Wilson declared it a national holiday.
P.S. A special Mother’s Day shout out to Al’s mom, Dana Chien and Gerry Woodward (aka GG), who is a gracious and loving grandmotherly figure to Lyla and her baby sister Emmy; and my sister Josephine Augustine Mcallister
