A lesson taught by my mother:
Problem: Selfishness
Solution: Be in Service
Yesterday was Mother's Day. I've not always been thankful for Mother's Day.
[insert picture of my mother once retrieved by my sister]
Right after my mom died, I resisted the thought of a day to celebrate her leaving me. I was sad going to church and listening to the children sing to their mothers. I don't remember, but I probably healed when my daughter was born and all of a sudden Mother's Day became all about me and no longer about my mom.
Now, Mother's Day is about my mom again or at least about the absence of her. I figure if I can't celebrate with my own mother, I ought to honor all the moms in my life who deserve recognition for being examples of courage and faithfulness and compassion and beauty.
And service.
