Happy Mothers Day To All Types of Moms: A Special Shoutout to All Moms Everywhere!

by Joyce Mackintosh

Today is Mother’s Day. I woke up this morning thinking about how to celebrate this special day for my mom and all kinds of moms around me. I didn’t want to just casually say “Happy Mother’s Day” to every woman I met. It felt a bit shallow.

Happy Mothers Day To All Types of Moms: A Special Shoutout to All Moms Everywhere!

First, I grabbed my phone and started to look up some history of Mother’s Day. It turns out the modern one was started in the US back in 1908 by a lady named Ann Reeves Jarvis. Pretty cool, right? But there were also a bunch of older traditions about honoring mothers. That got me thinking about how to make it more personal.

I decided to make a list of all the “moms” in my life. Not just my own mom, but also my grandma, aunts, friends who are mothers, and even my neighbor who’s like a second mom to me. Then, I started thinking about what makes each of them special.

For my own mom, I thought about all the sacrifices she’s made for me, her constant care, and her unwavering support. I remembered all those times she stayed up late helping me with homework or just listening to me rant about my day. So, I decided to write her a heartfelt card.

  • Wrote down some of my favorite memories with her.
  • Thanked her for specific things she’s done.
  • Told her how much I appreciate her love and support.

I also picked up some flowers on my way home from work. Nothing fancy, just her favorite ones. When I gave them to her, along with the card, she got all teary-eyed. It was a really sweet moment.

For my friends who are moms, I sent them personalized text messages. I tried to be funny and relatable, acknowledging the craziness of motherhood. “You’re doing an amazing job wrangling those little humans! Happy Mother’s Day!” kind of thing.

Happy Mothers Day To All Types of Moms: A Special Shoutout to All Moms Everywhere!

Celebrate All Types of Moms

With my grandma, I spent some time looking through old photos and reminisced about old times. It was nice to hear her stories and see her face light up.

Then there are those women who aren’t biological moms but have played a motherly role in my life. I have a neighbor who’s always been there for me, offering advice and support. I baked her some cookies and wrote a simple note saying how much I appreciate her presence in my life.

It was a day full of love and appreciation. It wasn’t about grand gestures or expensive gifts. It was about taking the time to acknowledge and celebrate the amazing women in my life who have nurtured and supported me in different ways. We laughed, we cried, we reminisced, and most importantly, we connected. And that’s what Mother’s Day should really be about, right?

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