Hello God. It's me, Mara

You know, Lord, Mothers Day is a salute to our mothers.  In the USA motherhood is celebrated the second Sunday in May.

Our mom told us it began in the USA before 1915. She told how they, as a family, always went to church and that carnations were given to all mothers. Even when we were little kids that tradition held true, and in some churches, even so today. White carnations for the lady whose mom had passed on and if their mom was still living, they received a red carnation.

Mother’s Day is observed the second Sunday in May. It’s a time to honor mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers for their contribution to family and society

Mother’s Day originated from mainly two women, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis. Anna Jarvis organized the first Mother’s Day in Grafton, West Virginia at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church in 1908.

A cousin shared that when her little ones were in elementary school they would make special things for mom. She recently found what “Don” had made when he was about 6 years old. Remember those old glass coasters that sofas legs sat on? The kids in his class got to paste their picture in one; then teacher put a clear sealer over it. Voila — a paper weight!

A friend shared that her two little girls in first and second grade, made a handprint in plaster and another time, a bouquet of tissue paper flowers.  She added that now in her old age she asks for a gift certificate for a pedicure in June.

Mother’s Day may remind us of Proverbs 31:10-31 and the virtuous woman: Verse 28: “Her children arise and called her blessed … .”  Isaiah 66:13 – “As a mother comforts her child so will I comfort you … .”

Thank you, Lord, for our blessed mothers who comfort us.

Love, Mara