Sunday, May 12, 2024

Here’s a giant cheer appreciating every mom, whether she’s an original, a step, an adoptee, or an adopted: Happy Mother’s Day! And, a shout-out to the pet moms who wrap their schedules around caring for and protecting their charges. Becoming any kind of mom is taking on a busy role.

Fortunately, today’s weather is beautiful for celebrating moms. I intend to leave my pet mom duties for a few hours and attend a classical music concert. I’ll be among an audience that likely includes lots of moms. It’s a great outing and fun for mom, taking her to lunch and afterward to a concert.

Mother’s Day looks different for everyone. Many see it as a complex, emotional, and mixed-bag-day, forcing a setting aside of family dynamics and having to focus on loving and appreciating. Others see it as an opportunity day that invites expressing warmth, gratitude, and deep appreciation for a mom’s sacrifices and caring.

Maturity can change how people respond to Mother’s Day. The passing of time may lead to developing a more nuanced understanding of our relationship with Mother. We gradually learn it’s possible to acknowledge family imperfections and past conflicts, and still highly value the positive aspects.

Dear Friends: Mother’s Day appreciates a powerful interpersonal relationship. Diana