“One cannot forget mother and remember God. One cannot remember mother and forget God. WHY? Because these two sacred persons, GOD and MOTHER, partners in creation, love, sacrifice and services are as one.” – Thomas S. Monson
For women, the greatest gift and blessing in life is being a ‘Mother’. It is a great responsibility, a challenge she accepts. Carrying a child in her womb for nine months is a beautiful experience with moments of joy and pain. Only mothers are fortunate enough to cherish these moments. She builds a unique and strong bond with her child, right from the womb. She understands her child by every little gesture, emotion and feelings shown. To bring up her child, she shares in many professions like being a chef, teacher, nurse etc. She is the first friend to her child. A mother is the whole universe for her child; without whose presence their survival becomes a matter of question. She protects her child from the violence of the outside world while giving them a peaceful, safe, and lively environment at home. A mother is a child’s strength and motivator. She is the one who always pushes her child to achieve their dreams. She doesn’t put any pressure but walks along every step side by side, to ensure that her child is in the right path towards achieving the goals. In any circumstances, she will always stand by her child. She works 365 days of the year without any holiday. Even on a vacation she will be the one still working while other family members enjoy themselves. A mother’s love is unlike any other. It is unconditional. Her sacrifices made for her family are just incomparable. She faces all challenges of life with a smile on her face. She will never let anyone know of the pain she bears. We dedicate only one day of the year for our mothers but for us they dedicate 365 days of a year. A journey of motherhood is a beautiful experience with its joys and sorrows.

Respect your mother until your last breath
wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the lovely mothers

Janice Fernandes