Happy Mother's Day!
Sunday, May 13, 2001

 As far back in history as the 1600's, there was a day called "Mothering Sunday" when in England, the servants were given a day off to spend with their mothers.  In 1914, which was the year after my own mother was born, President Woodrow Wilson declared the second Sunday in May to be a nationally observed "Mother's Day" holiday in the United States.  The world over, there are many countries that honor mothers on similar days.

Tradition holds that Mother's Day is a day for people to express their appreciation for
the things their mothers have done for them.  Carnations are traditionally given to mothers, for they symbolize sweetness and endurance.
 
 
 

~Motherhood~

A partnership with God is Motherhood.
What strength, what purity, what self-control,
What love, what wisdom should belong to her,
Who helps God fashion an immortal soul.

~author unknown~

The preceding poem is one of my very favorite poems.  My mother gave me a very old book when I was expecting my daughter which was all about baby care.  It told of a thing called a "belly binder" and all sorts of other old-fashioned things we no longer use today to care for our babies.  That poem was in the front of the book, and from the very first time I read it, it had special meaning for me.  It is a gift to be a mother because we are entrusted with caring for
and nurturing special little souls.

Here's a picture of my sweet little daughter,
Jessica, when she was just one month old.


 
 
 
 
 

She's a teenager now, but
she'll always be
my little potato bug. : )

My Little Daughter

My little daughter
All soft and brand new,
Now toddling and tumbling,
 Babbling first words, . . . a few.
Growing so quickly
Just can't believe my eyes.
Each day you give Mommy
A different surprise.
I cherish these days
Of discovery and wonder;
For so many glad reasons
You outdo all others.
My little daughter,
Who'll soon be all grown,
These days of sweet memories
Are the most precious I've known.

By:  Joanne M. Porter
          March 4, 1986
 
 

This picture is of my mom and me.  It was taken on my third birthday.  We lived in Miami, Florida, at the time.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Here are my other babies, of course, all dressed up for Mother's Day.  They've gathered up bunches and bunches of roses to give to all you mothers out there on your special day.