As I watch my four-year-old grandson play beneath a cloudless sky with the sun
warming his rosy cheeks, I am reminded of how precious his endless love is and
how it expands my heart each day. Motherhood is a nurturing and challenging title
that is shared by women around the world as they instill in their children the family
traditions of their culture. As a mother myself, I understand the sacrifice, heartache,
and rewards of raising a child. I think of how strong mothers are and how much they
cope with each day, even when pale with exhaustion. I think of the hidden tears, the
ready-made smile, and the lost dreams as they never stop making sure their child
feels safe, protected, and loved. Mothers are admirable and beautiful women - the
teachers of a precious life. I honor the mothers that shaped us into being the
mothers we are today, and I admire the love and passion we give our children, for it
is within that gift that they find their meaning and purpose in life.
