Mother!

Today is the day we honor all those under appreciated souls who experienced childbirth. Who would volunteer for such a job? Your christened with vomit, have to clean soiled diapers, and get up in the middle of the night to console the sick, whether your ill or not. The pay sucks and the hours are worse. You bust your butt all day to hear; What's for dinner? The rewards are questionable.... What Mother hasn't been told; "I hate you," and smiled with the satisfaction of knowing she's doing a good job of raising her child? Mom takes it on the chin, but she does it out of love. The best way to describe a Mom's duties is unappreciated and overworked, but today is the day we correct that, and honor their commitment, and unconditional love..

We are told in the Bible that the Father is the head of the family, if that's true, Mom is the neck that turns the head in the direction it needs to go. Mom is the link that keeps the head attached to the family, without Mom, the head would be floating off in space, with no family to lead. Mom is the adhesive that bonds it all together, but Mom knows this, apparent in the knowing twinkle in her eye when she has to course correct.

It's a thankless job, one they freely accept, and we could never express our gratitude enough. Yet Mom's find the accolades they need in simple rewards. Their baby's first step, the first word, the card you made for her with crayons, scissors, glue, and glitter. Your first ball game, your first fish, the note of praise from your teacher, your kindergarten graduation, the day you finish elementary school, high school and college graduation, and the simple hug around her neck, followed by a heartfelt, "I love you." The day you get married, and finally the day you make her a Grandma, so she can start the process all over again, but with a slightly different role,(spoiler). Her most gratifying award is the day after you have her grandchildren, when the light bulb goes off, and you finally appreciate everything she did and went through for you.

Her greatest reward lies when you achieve your victory, and realize your dreams. Watch a Mom when her child hits their goal, the beam with pride and glow with satisfaction. We have a duty to achieve our goals, it's our Mom's reward, one that's long overdue. Flowers, candy,and whatever gift you can buy will never replace the satisfaction a Mom will feel knowing she's guided you to success! That my friends is a Mom's trophy!

God Bless!
Capt. Bill