May is celebrated in Jamaica as Child’s month and the second Sunday is celebrated as Mother’s Day and as my church calls it, Mothering Sunday. It is a time when mothers are celebrated and given gifts or taken to dinner for those who can afford to or dinner is made for them. It is a time when young children make breakfast for mom, egg shells and all but it is received in love. I remember that was the first meal my son made me. I think he was about eight years old.
Nowadays, churches have brunch for mothers who attend church on that day, some give gifts depending on their budget. I have noticed that on this day, more mothers turn up for church as they want to partake in whatever freeness they can receive until the next year. On a more serious note, what does this mean to you? Do you think it is overrated? Some may think as with other holidays it’s a money making thing. I think mothers should always be celebrated and honoured by their children and not just one particular day. There are some who unfortunately have bad memories of their childhood or have so many scars carrying that still hurt even in adulthood.
I say, be thankful for life and the opportunity to do something for yourself. I have heard stories from persons about their younger days but remember however bad you thought it was, your mother may have been doing what she thought was best regardless of the outcome. Also, once you have become an adult, your life is now your responsibility. There is still time to improve on the circumstances of the past. Also, you now get a chance to be the mother you would have wanted for yourself to your own children. Unfortunately, there are some who continue in that path instead of breaking the cycle.I believe as a parent we should empower our children and help them as much as possible to make a better life for themself than we had.
Another issue of mine is when some speak of their mother as mother and father for them. Whereas I do understand where they are coming from, the truth of the matter is that they just grew up with their mother. Try as you might, yes you go to the football matches, you teach your son to fly a kite or any other gender based activity, a mother cannot replace a father. There are some skill set that are predominantly male that a mother with the best of intentions cannot provide whether for your son or your daughter.
I salute mothers who single handedly raise their children but you cannot be father and mother to them. I know what I’m talking about as I myself am a single parent. I say kudos to the mothers who did their best in moulding their children in becoming good and productive citizens. I will not forget also those who might not have been a biological parent but nonetheless have fostered and mothered many. They have nurtured and mentored other children whether in the capacity of a neighbour, school teacher, sunday school teacher or any other capacity, however you wear the hat, I say, Happy Mother’s Day!!
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