A Late Mother’s Day Tribute

Yesterday was Mother’s Day, and it was the second year without my mom, and the third I spent as a single mother.  It was a day I think that I always took for granted before my life turned upside down because now I see this day in a completely different light.  There was no mother’s day brunch for me, no breakfast in bed, or fancy dinner, but there was laundry, cat litter, and a multitude of left overs to choose from.  I am not too proud to say that I did have myself a pity party as I saw the social media posts of people spending time with their mother and then home to the loving arms of their husband and children that spoiled these deserving mothers with gratitude and appreciation.  However, today I can say that I know I was not the only one to have these feelings yesterday and they are not wrong or right, but simply what is…..  Being a mother is one of the best jobs ever, but also one of the most thankless and that is okay, because one day my little boys will be grown men and will remember the sacrifices that I made.  I hope that the time, energy, love, and support I provide them with, strengthen their characters into men that know the meaning of self sacrifice and commitment.  Mother’s Day was about all who are emotionally invested in another human being, nurturing them on this miraculous journey we call life.  Single Fathers, Single Mothers, Birth Parents, Adoptive Parents, Teachers, Friends, Relatives, all can take on the mothering role that some may not have experienced until they were adults.  Life is not fair, and as I missed my mother because her presence is no longer on earth, others missed a mother that they may never have known.  It is a celebration of dedication and commitment to the well being of another person.  Happy Mother’s Day to one and all!